# Here's proof that high component costs are killing cheap phones

> Here's proof that high component costs are killing cheap phones Aug 13, 2026 — 11:28 AM ET - Counterpoint’s Q2 2026 US smartphone sales figures reveal a 5% year-over-year decline, largely driven by rising component…

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/sub-100-android-smartphone-us-sales-3698258/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7e0997ef4cce27cbc345f2)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #samsung #pixel #google #motorola
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