The global smartphone market has just had its worst second quarter in more than a decade. Shipments fell 11% year on year in Q2 2026 to the lowest Q2 level since 2013, according to preliminary estimates from Counterpoint Research.

The global smartphone market has just had its worst second quarter in more than a decade. Shipments fell 11% year on year in Q2 2026 to the lowest Q2 level since 2013, according to preliminary estimates from Counterpoint Research.