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Jul 28, 2026 · Industry Insights

Chinese Phone Makers Unite to Reject Sky‑High Storage Chip Prices

Facing steep storage‑chip price hikes, leading Chinese smartphone brands such as OPPO and vivo have collectively refused Samsung's 2026 Q3 quote, adjusted production plans, and leaned on emerging domestic suppliers, while global smartphone shipments slump and storage costs dominate device bills of materials.