Apple Agrees to Pay Higher Prices for RAM and Storage in 2027
· Business · MacRumors, Gadgets360
Apple has reportedly agreed to pay Samsung nearly $2 per gigabyte for DRAM and $0.33 per gigabyte for NAND storage starting in the first quarter of 2027, marking a 30% to 40% increase from current prices. The surge in prices is attributed to a global memory chip shortage driven by AI data center demand. Apple has already raised prices on iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other products since June, citing the shortage as unavoidable. The company has not confirmed whether these higher component costs will lead to further price hikes on its devices, though analysts suggest it may have already factored them into 2026 pricing.
Why it matters
The increased costs for Apple will likely translate to higher prices for consumers, affecting the affordability of its flagship devices. Tech manufacturers and consumers globally may face similar challenges as AI-driven demand continues to strain semiconductor supply chains. Investors will watch closely to see if Apple’s revenue growth can offset these rising costs.
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