MEA Q1 smartphone shipments slump 7% on memory prices, conflicts
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) mobile shipments declined by seven per cent year on year (YoY) in the first quarter (Q1) 2026, marking the region’s first quarter of decline after a strong 2025, according to Counterpoint’s latest Market Monitor. The decline was due to increaasing prices stemming from the memory crisis, as well as…