- Global smartphone processor shipments fell 21% YoY in Q3 2026
- MediaTek share fell from 34% to 28%
Rising memory costs pushed manufacturers to cut cheaper models. MediaTek and Qualcomm lost share; Apple gained. Counterpoint expects 20% decline in 2026 and further drop in 2027.
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