A growing share of DRAM is going to AI servers, which reduces supply for smartphone makers. DRAM is a type of memory chip used in many devices. Because of this shift, makers of smartphones are facing pressure. Analysts say rising memory costs could make entry-level phones harder to sell. If that happens, low-cost phones may disappear from the market by 2027. These phones are usually the cheapest models and are aimed at people who want basic features at a lower price.
businessIntermediate1 min read7/6/2026
Low-cost phones could vanish by 2027
Demand for memory chips is moving towards AI servers. As a result, smartphone makers are under pressure, and analysts say entry-level phones may disappear.
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