Your next phone could cost even more, and this time it’s not just RAM
According to supply chain sources, Samsung intends to increase the cost of its OLED screens by $10 to $20 starting in 2027 as part of a strategic effort to stabilize what the company sees as chaotic market pricing. This price increase comes amid ongoing RAM shortages driven by AI infrastructure demand, which have already pushed smartphone prices higher and forced manufacturers to make trade-offs. The RAM crisis is expected to continue until 2029 or 2030, compounding cost pressures across the mobile industry.
Key points
- Samsung plans OLED panel cost hike of $10–$20 in 2027
- Motivated by strategy to control OLED pricing
- RAM shortage expected to persist until 2029–2030
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