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RAM Shortage Sparks Samsung Price Hikes
27 May
Summary
- Samsung flags price increases for flagship phones in Greece.
- Global memory shortage impacts tech companies like Samsung.
- Price hikes expected to continue through 2027.
Samsung is implementing price increases for its flagship smartphone lines in Greece, effective June. The affected devices include the Galaxy S series, Z Flip, Z Fold, and FE models. These adjustments are attributed to the persistent global shortage of memory components, widely linked to the escalating demand from AI data centers.
The price hikes, initially equivalent to $116 USD in Greece, may see further escalation for higher storage variants. While currently confined to the Greek market, this trend could expand to other European countries and potentially the United States. This follows earlier price adjustments for the Galaxy S26 lineup in the U.S. and significant increases by Motorola.
This memory crunch has compelled numerous major technology firms, including Lenovo, Nintendo, and Dell, to raise their product prices throughout this year. Industry analysts anticipate this pricing pressure to persist well into 2027, continuing the impact of high RAM demand.
