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Samsung Weighs Price Hikes for Galaxy Phones as DRAM Costs Soar

AI server demand for high‑bandwidth memory is diverting production from mobile DRAM, creating shortages expected to persist.

Overview

  • Samsung is considering raising prices on many Galaxy models, with reports pointing to the A and M series as the most likely to be affected.
  • Flagship Galaxy S devices may avoid immediate increases, though evolving AI hardware costs could still influence future pricing.
  • Industry coverage reports sharp memory price gains this year, with some estimates reaching roughly 50%.
  • Samsung plans to expand advanced DRAM production to ease constraints, but additional capacity is at least a year away.
  • Other manufacturers are already moving up price tags, with Xiaomi’s Redmi K90 launching about 7.5% higher than its predecessor.