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Samsung exec confirms you can blame RAM — and other materials — for the Galaxy S26’s higher pricetag

Feb 26, 2026·Economy

While Samsung blames a memory shortage, this isn't a simple supply-chain issue. The AI industry's voracious demand for high-performance chips is now in direct competition with consumer electronics for finite fabrication capacity. This price hike is an early tremor from a larger market collision, signaling a structural repricing of all high-end devices. The real question is how this forces a realignment of the entire smartphone market.

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