smartphone costs are expected to climb due to the supply constraints induced by the increasing demand for more AI.
TrendForce indicates that the current rise in memory costs is likely to persist at least until the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the elevated prices witnessed for several other technical components during the chip shortage that ensued after 2020. Projections suggest that these costs will escalate dramatically in 2026, making it potentially more difficult to locate a decent mid-range laptop with sufficient memory for your everyday tasks.
