
While rising NAND Flash prices and tighter supply were expected to drag down smartphone specs in 2026, a new report says AI demand will actually push average storage capacity higher. Here are the details.
In a , TrendForce says average smartphone storage is projected to grow slightly in 2026, despite rising NAND prices and tighter supply.
That runs counter to earlier expectations that smartphone brands would scale back specs “to protect margins amid rising NAND Flash prices, potentially leading to a decline in average storage capacity in








