Due to the lack of an essential component… an expected jump in smartphone prices in 2026
Company said "Counterpoint Research" Market Research said on Tuesday that the shortage of memory chips resulting from the expansion of the field of artificial intelligence is likely to cause the prices of smartphones to rise in 2026." target="_blank"Electronic chips and bottlenecks in the semiconductor supply chain, leading to higher component prices.
The continued expansion of data centers globally has led to increased demand for systems developed by "NVIDIA" Which in turn uses components designed by my company "SK Hynix" and"Samsung"the largest suppliers of memory chips.
Dynamic random access memory (DRAM), which is used in artificial intelligence data centers, is critical for smartphones. Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) prices have risen significantly this year as a result of demand exceeding supply.
It was reported "Counterpoint" The cost of materials needed to manufacture economical smartphones whose price is less than $200 has increased by between 20% and 30% since the beginning of the year.
She indicated that some companies may reduce the quality of some components, such as cameras, screens, and even audio systems, in addition to reusing old components.
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