Nothing CEO Carl Pei warns that memory has become the costliest phone component, accounting for over 50% of bill-of-materials costs in some models. The shortage is expected to keep phone prices elevated through 2027.
RAM and storage memory now dominate smartphone manufacturing costs, replacing processors as the primary expense driver. Pei indicated that rising memory prices will compress margins across the industry and eliminate typical holiday discounts consumers expect this year.
The shift reflects ongoing supply constraints in memory chip production. As AI features and multitasking demands increase, devices require more RAM and storage capacity, further inflating costs.
Manufacturers face a difficult balance: absorb higher component costs or pass expenses to consumers. Pei's projection suggests the industry expects limited relief from memory price pressures over the next two years, signaling sustained price floors for flagship and mid-range devices.
Consumers planning upgrades may face fewer promotional opportunities and higher entry prices across brands. The memory shortage could reshape purchasing patterns and extend device replacement cycles.
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