Samsung may make millions fewer cheap Galaxies.
By Gene B. Geraissati, Founder & Tech Curator | OTN 60 video
What happened
Korean outlet ETNews reports that Samsung is cutting Galaxy A production by about 20 percent. That’s roughly 10 million phones a year, and the cuts could continue into 2027. The Galaxy A line is Samsung’s budget and mid-range family, usually its best sellers.
Why it matters
The reason is RAMageddon: memory prices keep climbing, and memory plus chips now make up about half the cost of a mid-range phone. So Samsung is shifting to its pricier flagships, which still make money. For you, that could mean fewer cheap models and higher prices.
OTN take
Our take: this is a report, not a Samsung announcement. But the memory crunch is real, and other brands are raising prices too. If you need an affordable phone soon, don’t wait too long.
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Sources
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