April 3, 2026via Reuters Technology

Xiaomi reveals how much smartphone costs have actually risen due to the DRAM crisis - Notebookcheck

Why it matters

AI's memory demands are creating hardware supply chain pressures that will directly impact consumer device pricing, signaling broader cost implications for AI-driven products across the market.

Key signals

  • DRAM crisis driving smartphone cost increases
  • Xiaomi reveals specific cost impact on Redmi smartphones
  • Price increases affecting Redmi 15C 5G, Redmi 15 5G and Redmi Note 15 5G in India
  • Memory shortage directly attributed to AI demand

The hook

RAMageddon. That's what Xiaomi is calling the DRAM crisis driving up smartphone costs because of AI.

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