Benzinga
13 Aug 2026, 09:33 UTC · 1h ago
Apple, Samsung Can Absorb the Smartphone Cost Shock — Smaller Rivals May Not Be so Lucky
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Benzinga
13 Aug 2026, 09:33 UTC · 1h ago
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Rising memory and system-on-chip costs are forcing smartphone manufacturers to increase retail prices amid weakening consumer demand. — Increased input costs combined with price sensitivity create a margin squeeze or volume drop for the entire hardware sector.
-0.60Sales of smartphones priced below $100 plummeted 64% in Q2 due to price hikes and shipping halts. — Indicates severe distress in the low-end market and a high vulnerability for smaller, budget-focused manufacturers.
-0.50Smartphone sales in China fell 8.6% year over year during the first 30 weeks of 2026. — Declining sales in a critical global market signal broader macroeconomic weakness and competitive pressure.
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Apple is expected to increase prices for the iPhone 18 lineup but may benefit from a strong upgrade cycle from iPhone 15 users. — While price hikes are a risk, a strong upgrade cycle suggests resilience in Apple's premium demand.
Investment in agentic AI is transitioning from a competitive differentiator to a mandatory necessity, increasing costs for manufacturers. — Adds a new layer of required R&D spending at a time when hardware margins are already under pressure.
-0.20Which stocks this story touches
Samsung gained market share as smaller competitors pulled back during a period of cost inflation.
Expected to benefit from a strong upgrade cycle despite seasonal weakness in China and planned price increases.
Launching new devices at higher prices amid a climate of weakening smartphone demand and cost pressures.
[mutual] Both companies are major smartphone manufacturers competing for market share amidst rising costs.
[mutual] Apple and Google compete in the smartphone market with the iPhone and Pixel series.
[mutual] Samsung and Google compete for smartphone customers.
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