DRAM and NAND Costs Exceed Premium Chipsets in Non-Flagship Phones
Wccftech reports rising DRAM and NAND prices for non-flagship smartphones.
Wccftech states that DRAM and NAND flash memory costs for non-flagship smartphones have risen sharply. Their analysis claims these components now cost more than premium chipsets in the bill of materials. The report attributes the change to a 340 percent year-over-year price increase. This estimate comes from their review of hardware pricing trends. The post links to an article detailing how memory expenses have overtaken chipset costs in these devices. Visible in the conversation around the tweet, the claim focuses on recent shifts in component pricing for mid-range models.
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DRAM and NAND Costs Exceed Premium Chipsets in Non-Flagship Phones
Wccftech reports rising DRAM and NAND prices for non-flagship smartphones.
Wccftech states that DRAM and NAND flash memory costs for non-flagship smartphones have risen sharply. Their analysis claims these components now cost more than premium chipsets in the bill of materials. The report attributes the change to a 340 percent year-over-year price increase. This estimate comes from their review of hardware pricing trends. The post links to an article detailing how memory expenses have overtaken chipset costs in these devices. Visible in the conversation around the tweet, the claim focuses on recent shifts in component pricing for mid-range models.