Nothing CEO Carl Pei warns that smartphone prices will continue rising due to increasing RAM costs, which have doubled twice since the development of their Phone 4A. The memory shortage has made RAM account for over 50% of new phone costs, forcing manufacturers to raise prices. This trend is expected to continue into next year, affecting the entire smartphone market.
Background
The global semiconductor shortage has been affecting various tech industries since 2020, with memory components like RAM being particularly impacted. Smartphone manufacturers are facing increasing production costs as a result.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Jun 13, 2026 at 04:02 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10