[Institution: Global Sub-$200 Smartphone Shipments Expected to Decrease by 230 Million Units by 2030 Compared to 2025] According to Counterpoint Research's latest smartphone shipment forecast by price segment, global shipments of smartphones priced under $200 are projected to decrease by more than 230 million units between 2025 and 2030. While overall smartphone market shipments are expected to recover to 2025 levels by the end of 2030, shipments in this price segment are projected to be approximately 40% lower than in 2025. Entry-level smartphones are expected to face even more significant contraction. With rising component costs and stricter minimum configuration requirements, the market space for low-priced devices will be further squeezed.