Smartphone makers are dealing with higher memory costs. DRAM, which is a type of memory chip, is increasingly being sent to AI servers. As a result, the price of memory is going up. That can make it harder for companies to produce entry-level phones. According to the analysis, these low-cost phones may disappear. The change could happen in 2027.
businessIntermediate1 min read7/6/2026
Low-Cost Smartphones Could Fade Away
Rising memory prices are putting pressure on smartphone makers. More DRAM is being used for AI servers, and that may make entry-level phones harder to produce.
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