Goldman Sachs cut its global smartphone shipment forecast to 1.1 bln units in 2026 and 1.2 bln in both 2027 and 2028. Despite weaker volumes, higher selling prices and a shift to premium models should lift market value to $624 bln in 2026 and $674 bln in 2028. Goldman remains positive on foldable phones, forecasting about 77 mln units by 2028.

2026-09-23

Goldman Sachs cut its global smartphone shipment forecast to 1.1 bln units in 2026 and 1.2 bln in both 2027 and 2028. Despite weaker volumes, higher selling prices and a shift to premium models should lift market value to $624 bln in 2026 and $674 bln in 2028. Goldman remains positive on foldable phones, forecasting about 77 mln units by 2028.