Smartphones to Get More RAM by 2026 Amidst Persistent Memory Shortage
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Moneycontrol•29-01-2026, 09:33
Smartphones to Get More RAM by 2026 Amidst Persistent Memory Shortage
- •Smartphones are expected to feature more RAM by 2026, driven by increasing on-device AI demands, despite a global memory shortage.
- •The DRAM shortage is projected to continue until at least 2027 due to a mismatch between production capacity and surging AI-driven demand.
- •AI models are memory-intensive, making RAM a highly contested component and leading to price increases and uneven availability.
- •Memory producers like Samsung are prioritizing High Bandwidth Memory for large-scale AI, limiting relief for mobile DRAM supply.
- •Overall memory demand is estimated to rise by 23% in 2026, with smartphones seeing a 16% increase, pushing configurations towards 16GB for flagships and 6-8GB for budget devices.
Why It Matters: Smartphones will likely have more RAM by 2026 due to AI, but persistent memory shortages may increase device costs.
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