According to a new report from Omdia , global shipments of smartphones priced below $400 are expected to decline by more than 22% in 2026, largely because the cost of DRAM and NAND memory continues to rise . As AI features demand more memory across the industry, manufacturers are finding it increasingly difficult to build capable budget phones without sacrificing their already razor thin margins. Memory has always been one of the highest costs inside a smartphone, but Omdia says it’s...
