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Weak yen and industry shifts drive greater demand for used smartphone handsets

The Japan Times · Published 2h ago
Weak yen and industry shifts drive greater demand for used smartphone handsets

Japan's secondhand smartphone market has expanded for seven consecutive years, hitting record highs of 3.6 million units and a 10% market share in fiscal 2025.

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