According to the latest smartphone shipment forecast (with breakdowns by price segment) from Counterpoint Research, it is anticipated that the global shipment volume of smartphones priced below $200 will witness a decline of more than 230 million units from 2025 to 2030. While the overall market shipments are projected to bounce back to the levels seen in 2025 by the end of 2030, shipments within this particular price bracket are expected to experience a reduction of roughly 40%.
