Samsung lays out grim pricing prophecy for mobile and PC gear

Samsung says memory-chip shortages are worsening, with demand now exceeding supply and backlogged orders likely to spill into next year.

The company expects the shortage to intensify in 2027 and stay tight through 2028, driven by AI data-center demand and more long-term contracts.

Rising memory costs are already squeezing Samsung’s mobile business, and could push up prices for phones, tablets, laptops and PCs.

Apple has also raised some product prices as component costs climb, underscoring broader pressure across consumer devices.