Smartphone prices have been increasing for some time and now less affordable phones are being launched. The same trend is going to remain next year also and it will become difficult to buy a smartphone. Counter Point Research’s report says that less affordable and mid-range smartphones will be launched in 2026, due to which people will have to pay more to buy new phones. Let us know why companies are stopping launching low cost phones.

Smartphone sales will decline in 2026

Counterpoint has estimated that smartphone sales will decline in 2026 and global shipments may decline by 2.1 percent. The biggest reason behind this is the expensiveness of the components. Due to expensive components, the cost of making smartphones is increasing for companies and this will have a direct impact on the price of the phone, which the customers will have to pay.

Cheap models are most affected

The biggest impact of cost increase will be on models priced below US $ 200 (about Rs 18,000). Counter Point says that the cost of making these phones has increased by 20-30 percent since the beginning of this year. In such a situation, now companies are left with no other option except increasing their prices. If the price is increased, customers from the budget segment will not buy them. Therefore, companies are now holding back from launching cheap models.

Expensive phones also affected

Along with budget, mid-range and premium phones have also been affected by rising costs and now it is becoming 15-20 percent more expensive for companies to make them. The main reason for the increase in cost here is the shortage and skyrocketing prices of memory chips. Due to AI, the production of consumer memory chips has reduced and their prices may increase by 40 percent by the second half of 2026. Due to this, the cost of companies may increase further by 8-15 percent.

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If you are trying to buy smartphones equipped with features like great camera and powerful battery, but there is no need to worry. These days, there are many such options in affordable prices, which are equipped with more than one feature. Today we have brought a list of some such smartphones for you, which are available at less than 10,000. These include smartphones of companies like Vivo, Samsung and Motorola.

Samsung Galaxy F06 5G

This phone has a 6.7 -inch HD+ display. This Domenity is equipped with 6300 processors, which is pair with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM. Its rear has a 50MP + 2MP camera setup. For selfie and video calling, there is an 8MP lens in its front. This phone gets power from a 5000 mAh battery. This phone is available on Flipkart for Rs 9,499.

Vivo T4 Lite 5G

This Vivo’s phone comes with 4 GB RAM and 128GB storage, which can be expanded up to 2TB. It has a 6.74 inch HD+ display. It is available in the rear with a 50MP + 2MP lens and 5MP camera in the front. It also has 6300 5G processor of Domenity. The company has given a powerful battery of 6000 mAh in it. This phone can be purchased from Flipkart for Rs 9,999.

Motorola G35 5G

This phone has a 6.72 -inch full HD+ display. It comes with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, which can be extended up to 1TB. T760 processor is available in it. Talking about the camera, its rear has a 50MP + 8MP setup, which supports 4K video recording. A 16MP lens has been given in its front. This phone comes with a 5000mAh battery. It is currently priced at Rs 9,999 on Flipkart.