Although smartphone brands largely ate the cost of this memory shortage in 2025, that’s going to change in 2026. There are already rumors that Xiaomi’s next Android phone will see a 10% price increase ...
LPDDR6 RAM is expected to debut in Android phones in 2026, but reports suggest it may be limited to flagship devices only.
With global RAM pricing spiking due to a surge in AI demand, what does this mean for buying a smartphone in 2026?
The smartphone industry is at a strange crossroads. On one hand, AI is reshaping what phones are capable of, demanding more memory and faster storage. On the other hand, a global RAM crisis is forcing ...
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Android phones face price hikes from chip crunch
Learn why Android phone prices are set to increase. A memory chip crunch, driven by AI data center demand, is forcing manufacturers to pass on higher costs ...
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