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2 weeks agoBudget smartphones will be hit hardest as memory prices rise
Memory shortages will raise smartphone prices in 2026, causing market decline and forcing budget phone makers to merge or exit.
Customers could end up paying higher prices for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series. According to a report, the flagship phones will cost more as component prices are rising. The report states that pricing for crucial smartphone components such as the SoC and RAM is seeing a hike due to increased demand. However, the price hike isn't limited to Samsung. Other smartphone makers, including Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo, and vivo, have also raised the pricing of their flagship models.