Smartphone prices are set to rise significantly in 2026 due to the hidden cost of the AI boom. Demand for HBM server memory is causing a severe production shortage of LPDDR5x (smartphone RAM).
The prices of our smartphones have been going up over the years. Remember when the first iPhone was launched at just $499? These days, we’re looking at phones that can reach up to $2,000. If you were ...
A new Counterpoint report warns that memory prices could rise by 50% or more due to shortages and increased demand from AI data centers. This may push smartphone prices even higher, especially for ...
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