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Xiaomi and OPPO reduce production forecasts by over 20 percent
Friday, January 16, 2026 at 09:21 AM
Major smartphone manufacturers including Xiaomi, OPPO, and vivo have reportedly lowered their production forecasts by 15% to over 20%, while Transsion has reduced its target to below 70 million units. These cuts primarily affect mid-to-low-end models and international markets, indicating a significant reduction in component demand for the mobile supply chain.
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Major smartphone manufacturers including Xiaomi, OPPO, and vivo are slashing 2026 shipment forecasts by 15% to 20% as surging memory costs squeeze margins. This supply shortage is fueled by explosive demand for AI servers, prompting suppliers like Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix to divert production capacity. Consequently, server DRAM prices are projected to rise 60% to 70% in Q1 2026 alone, forcing mobile brands to either absorb massive costs or consolidate operations, as seen with OPPO reintegrating its realme sub-brand to manage upstream pressure.
The impact varies by scale; while Apple and Samsung remain largely insulated by their supply chain dominance, mid-to-low-end segments are facing severe price hikes. Lenovo is bucking the trend by raising targets to capture market gaps, but the broader industry is entering a "super bull market" for storage where prices are expected to jump 40% to 50% quarterly through early 2026. These headwinds have shifted the total 2026 smartphone outlook from growth to an estimated 1% decline, signaling a transition toward value restructuring over raw shipment volume.
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