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The AI 360 Pulse - August 2026 Edition provides a concise overview of the most significant developments shaping the global AI industry during the month. It delivers analyst-driven insights across the AI value chain, covering advancements in semiconductors, AI models, agents, sovereign AI, devices, applications, regulation, finance, and physical AI.
The second edition of the World Humanoid Robot Games was held in Beijing from August 22 to 26, 2026. Over the five‑day event, 2,056 humanoid robots participated in 51 events in 1,301 matches. Notable improvements were achieved in terms of event scale, robot completion capability and competition performance.
Global smartphone SoC shipments & Revenue declined by double digit YoY in Q2 2026, primarily due to rising memory costs and cautious inventory management by smartphone OEMs. MediaTek and Qualcomm revenues declined by more than 20% YoY during the quarter. The low and mid-tier segments are expected to be impacted the most, as OEMs are likely to reduce entry-level models and optimize their product portfolios to protect margins.
Counterpoint Research will be participating in Global Fintech Fest 2026, taking place from September 9 to 11, 2026, at Jio World Centre | Trident BKC, Mumbai, India.
Quarterly analysis of leading smartphone OEMs covering revenue, gross profit, competitive positioning, key business drivers and chipset vendor dynamics.
Samsung’s global weekly smartphone sales for 2026 showed a YoY decline for most of the second quarter, but starting with the launch of the Galaxy Z8 series in week 32, sales showed a rapid recovery, pushing 2026 sales above the 2025 baseline.
The Auto 360 Intelligence Tracker provides Counterpoint's perspective on key developments shaping the global automotive industry. Every month, our analysts curate and connect the announcements that matter, from new vehicle launches and semiconductor design wins to software-defined vehicle (SDV) strategies, AI innovations, digital cockpit technologies, autonomous driving developments, connectivity partnerships, and industry events. Every edition is a curated, analyst-written brief.
The global foldable smartphone market had a softer Q2 2026, mainly due to product-cycle timing and weaker clamshell demand. China remained the key market, while book-type foldables continued to gain momentum, led by Huawei’s Pura X Max. The report reviews Q2 performance by region, OEM and form factor, along with recent market developments and the longer-term outlook.
The Global Top 20 Smartphone SoC Model Shipments Tracker provides a detailed view of the shipment performance of the top 20 best-selling smartphone SoC models globally. The tracker covers quarterly shipments from Q1 2019 through Q1 2026, enabling clients to analyze long-term trends in individual SoC models and understand how the competitive landscape is evolving.
Global smartphone SoC sales declined by 11% YoY in Q2 2026, primarily due to rising memory costs and cautious inventory management by smartphone OEMs. Among the major smartphone SoC vendors, MediaTek, Qualcomm, and UNISOC recorded double-digit YoY decline in sales. The low and mid-tier segments is impacted the most, as OEMs are likely to reduce entry-level models and optimize their product portfolios to protect margins.