# Phone prices are rising and millions of buyers are turning to second hand devices

> Analyst report claims primary smartphone market is expected to decline 14. 8% in 2026Entry level smartphone prices have already risen more than 50% this yearRefurbished smartphone sales grew 4% year-on-year during the…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/blame-ai-used-smartphone-prices-set-to-rise-dramatically-as-new-smartphone-market-expected-to-crash-by-15-in-2026?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a39d20584bc3282fcfa1953)
- **Published:** 2026-06-23
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a39d20584bc3282fcfa1953

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