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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