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Android Phones Skyrocket: RAM Crisis Hits Samsung, Google
3 Oct
Summary
- Samsung increased prices across its entire Galaxy A series in the US.
- Google's Pixel 10a also saw significant price hikes recently.
- The global RAM crisis is projected to persist, with some experts predicting it will last until 2030.
The expense of owning an Android device has risen sharply due to an ongoing RAM crisis, driving up hardware costs across the industry. Samsung recently implemented price increases for its entire mid-range Galaxy A series in the United States. The Galaxy A57 5G now costs $599.99, a $50 increase, while the A37 5G, A27 5G, and A17 5G also saw their prices elevated.
This trend extends to other manufacturers, with Google also increasing the price of its highly-rated Pixel 10a. The device, initially lauded as a top option in its price range, now carries a higher price tag for both storage variants. These widespread price adjustments mean consumers looking for mid-range Android alternatives face more expensive options.
The root cause, a global shortage of RAM, shows little sign of immediate resolution. Some industry leaders believe the memory shortage could extend as far as 2030. However, there is a dissenting prediction that prices might begin to stabilize and decrease from mid-2027.
