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Report: Apple gains ground in China as smartphone shipments hit 14-year low in Q3

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Briefings

Apple's smartphone shipments in China dropped 10% year over year in Q3 2026 due to rising memory prices. This represents a significant decline from the previous year, marking a 14-year low for the region. The report indicates that memory supply constraints are the primary driver of this downturn, affecting global smartphone production.

Key points

• China's smartphone shipments fell 10% year over year in Q3 2026, reaching a 14-year low.
• Rising memory prices are the primary factor driving the decline in smartphone shipments.

Context

This finding highlights a critical shift in the global smartphone market where supply constraints are directly impacting major tech companies like Apple in key markets.

Limitations

Data covers only Q3 2026; specific regional breakdowns are not detailed. No additional background context or causal analysis is provided beyond the reported shipment figures.

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