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SA bucks Africa’s smartphone market downturn

South Africa’s smartphone market grew 17% in Q2, defying a wider African downturn as rising device prices put pressure on consumers.

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SA bucks Africa’s smartphone market downturn

South Africa’s smartphone market grew 17% in Q2, defying a wider African downturn as rising device prices put pressure on consumers.

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Why AI could make your next smartphone more expensive

Chip supply diverted to AI infrastructure is squeezing smartphones: Omdia forecasts 26% African shipment decline in 2026, with sub-$100 units down 34% YoY. Memory scarcity signals AI capex reshaping consumer device margins and forcing vendors towards premium positioning.

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giovedì 20 agosto 2026·itweb.co.za
SA bucks Africa’s smartphone market downturn
South Africa’s smartphone market grew 17% in Q2, defying a wider African downturn as rising device prices put pressure on consumers.
giovedì 20 agosto 2026·techcabal.com
Why AI could make your next smartphone more expensive
Africa’s smartphone market could shrink 26% in 2026 as shipments of phones under $100 fall 34%, pushing up prices for consumers.