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Sub-$100 smartphones becoming a rarity as AI memory prices soar

Friday, September 11, 2026


Smartphone manufacturers have reduced production of models priced below $100 as memory component costs have increased. The shift affects major markets including China, where budget phones previously dominated sales. Industry analysts attributed the change to rising prices for memory chips used in smartphones.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/11/cheap-china-smartphones-rare-memory-ai-costs.html

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