General · 21 August 2026

Samsung forecasts 0.8% growth; rivals face 14.3% decline.

Samsung's strong supply chain is mainly due to its ability to handle higher memory-chip prices better than competitors. Market intelligence firm Counterpoint Research predicts a 14.3% decline in global phone shipments by 2026, hitting Chinese makers hardest. Samsung, however, is forecast for 0.8% growth, just ahead of Apple.

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