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DIGITIMES AsiaPublished: Jul 21, 2026, 16:02 JST

Smartphone prices to surge in late 2026 as chip costs spike

Smartphone prices to surge in late 2026 as chip costs spike

Global market researchers are forecasting steep price increases for smartphones in the second half of 2026, driven by memory shortages tied to AI demand. The forecasts warn that "chipflation" (rising chip costs) could persist through 2027.

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