Narrative: Global Smartphone Revenues, ASPs and Price-Tier Forecasts: 2008 to 2031: April 2026

TechInsights expects smartphone wholesale revenue to rise 2.4% in 2026 as higher ASPs and premium mix offset volume declines.

TechInsights forecasts global smartphone wholesale revenue to increase by 2.4% in 2026. ASP upticks driven by memory price hikes, a greater mix of higher-end models, and the foldable iPhone will offset the volume decline. Since 2027, both sales volume and revenue are expected to keep growing till the end of our forecast window. The premium segment will outpace other bands. The revenue from the tier of US$ 600 and above will account for 64%-67% of the global total.