RAM Crunch Could Price Apple’s iPhone Higher Than Ever
Surging RAM costs and a global memory shortage—driven by AI demand and dominated by a few memory makers—are lifting prices across devices, with Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro expected to cost more (potentially around $1,299); memory firms are expanding capacity, but new fabs will take years, so relief isn’t likely until 2027–2028, pushing manufacturers toward pricier models and higher margins.
