• TechTarget analysis citing Omdia showed Southeast Asia smartphone shipments fell 23% YoY in 2Q26 to 19 million, lowest since 2014.
• Market value held up at $6.6 billion as average selling prices rose 31% YoY to $342, signaling a sharp mix shift upmarket.
• Entry-level contraction drove the drop; shipments above $100 still fell 2%, indicating demand destruction rather than full trade-up.
• Samsung lifted share in the $200-299 band to 32% from 18% despite price increases; Xiaomi raised ASP 43.5% as shipments fell 21%.
• Omdia forecast 2026 regional shipments down 25% YoY to 75 million units, with higher device prices weighing on volumes.

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