Overview
Global smartphone SoC shipments are expected to decline by double digits YoY in 2026, primarily driven by rising memory costs and cautious inventory management by smartphone OEMs. MediaTek, Qualcomm and UNISOC are expected to see shipment declines, while Apple, Samsung and Huawei are likely to maintain growth. 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.
What the Full Report Will Cover
The Global Smartphone SoC shipment forecast by vendors provides a detailed forecast of smartphone SoC shipments for full-year 2026, segmented by leading chipset vendors including Qualcomm, MediaTek, Apple, UNISOC, Google, Samsung, HiSilicon, and Xiaomi, with a quarterly breakdown. This report includes two years of quarterly-level historical data from Q1 2024. It offers insights into key market trends, competitive dynamics, and vendor positioning to help understand the evolution of the smartphone chipset market in 2026.
