ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The problem of RAM shortage around the world is now affecting smartphones after computers, according to a report by the technology analyst company IDC.
The global smartphone market share is likely to decline by 12.9% during 2026. According to the report, in fact, the smartphone industry is going to face a crisis like never before.
The report said that crises like the US President’s tariffs and the coronavirus pandemic look ridiculous in front of the RAM shortage.
The report further said that in the current situation, smartphone companies are likely to completely stop manufacturing cheap smartphones and force consumers to buy expensive phones.
According to IDC, this is not a temporary change, but the smartphone market will face significant changes over time due to this crisis.
The report said that the current situation is unlikely to improve by 2027, and even if the RAM supply improves at that time, it will be difficult for phones to return to their old prices.
According to the report, the demand for advanced memory chips for artificial intelligence will not be able to meet the demand for RAM next year, and many smartphone companies will face difficulties.
IDC said that this situation will prove to be more devastating for Android phones as the Smartphone prices are set to rise sharply.
