Refurbished devices go mainstream as component costs push new phone, laptop prices up 30-40%
Rising memory and component costs are steering Indian buyers toward certified refurbished smartphones and laptops, forecast to grow 12% in 2026 even as new smartphone shipments fall 11% and laptops slide 9.8% to 14.3M units. Samsung and other brands are scaling official refurbished programmes as the secondary market matures.
Rising component and memory costs are driving Indian consumers toward certified refurbished smartphones and laptops, expected to outperform new devices in 2026. Brands like Samsung are expanding official refurbished programmes as the secondary market goes mainstream.