A shortage of memory chips fueled by artificial intelligence players is likely to cause a price rise in smartphones in 2026 and a drop in shipments, Counterpoint Research said in a note on Tuesday.

As the generative AI rush gobbles up memory production, phone-makers will likely have to raise prices, reduce RAM specs or both.

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