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Memory Price Surge Forces Smartphone RAM Back to 6GB

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.

RANK_REASON This is a product-related development concerning hardware configurations in smartphones, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Memory Price Surge Forces Smartphone RAM Back to 6GB

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  1. Pandaily TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Pandaily) ·

    From 12GB Back to 6GB: Soaring Memory Costs Force Smartphone Entry-Level Configurations to Regress

    Soaring DRAM and NAND flash prices are pushing Chinese smartphone manufacturers to revert entry-level configurations from 12GB to 6GB RAM, marking a significant regression in the budget phone segment.