SMRTR TechApr 27, 2026Ars Technica

Report: Samsung execs worried company could lose money on smartphones for the first time

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Samsung's smartphone division is facing its first-ever potential loss, driven by skyrocketing memory and storage costs tied to AI demand. RAM supply could fall 40% short of demand by 2027, pushing prices higher across the board. Samsung has already raised prices on several devices, including a $50 hike on mid-range Galaxy A phones and $80 more on foldables, with even steeper increases expected ahead.

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