How Samsung's latest RAM decision will hurt budget Android phones
… A major supplier taking last orders will only tighten supply further and push costs even higher. …
… A major supplier taking last orders will only tighten supply further and push costs even higher. …
… These skyrocketing costs are associated with the AI/RAM crisis . The company claimed that storage costs were very high when it first unveiled the Next 2, adding that it was therefore already under “significant cost pressure.” However, it chose to open pre-orders and release it as planned. …
… The broader tech industry has been dealing with rising manufacturing costs, supply chain instability, and increased competition for components such as RAM and storage. The ongoing AI boom has only intensified that pressure. …
… Mobile The Galaxy Z Fold 8 may miss out on S26 Ultra’s best features Rising supply chain costs may be forcing Samsung to gut the Galaxy Z Fold 8. …
… Spec stagnation could be the price to pay to keep costs in check. …
… By • April 17, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google AYN TL;DR AYN will ship forthcoming Odin 3 and Thor batches with slower UFS 3.1 storage instead of UFS 4.0 due to supply shortages and higher costs. …
… By the time Apple enters the fray in late 2026, the supply chain for foldable glass and titanium hinges will be mature and cost-effective. …