The ongoing shortage of RAM and storage has led to significant price increases, with a stark 26% rise in DRAM costs recorded between March and April 2026. This surge is attributed to heightened demand driven by AI technologies that require vast amounts of memory.
Samsung's recent earnings call indicated that the situation could worsen by 2027, as supply constraints persist. A chart shared by analyst @jukan05 on social media highlights the alarming trend, illustrating the steep trajectory of prices for both RAM and SSD storage.
Despite a slight decrease in NAND storage prices, the overall impact on the market has been severe, resulting in numerous price hikes for Android devices. Consumers should prepare for continued volatility in the memory market, as experts warn that these challenges are far from over.