From 12GB Back to 6GB: Soaring Memory Costs Force Smartphone Entry-Level Configurations to Regress
Rising costs for DRAM and NAND flash memory are forcing Chinese smartphone makers to reduce RAM in entry-level devices from 12GB back to 6GB. This move signifies a step backward in hardware specifications for budget smartphones due to the increased expense of memory components. AI
IMPACT Reduced RAM in entry-level smartphones may slightly impact the performance of on-device AI features, potentially limiting their complexity or speed.