💻 Technology 3d ago · Hillary Keverenge

Flagship phones are a better deal than mid-rangers in 2026, and here’s the proof

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Flagship phones are a better deal than mid-rangers in 2026, and here’s the proof
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Soaring memory and RAM prices are pushing mid-range phone prices upward, narrowing the price gap with flagship devices.
Counterpoint Research reports that premium smartphones ($600+ wholesale) grabbed a record 29% of global sales in H1 2026.
OEMs are aggressively offering trade-in deals, financing, and buybacks to help buyers jump to top-tier phones.


The best Android phones keep creeping up in price, but this pricing squeeze is creating an unexpected silver lining for consumers: flagsh

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