Technology & Hacking · VIDEO
Samsung abandons RAM LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X: impact on budget smartphones
Samsung is stopping the production of LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X RAM, chips that are fundamental for budget smartphones. The decision, already in progress, risks inc...
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Samsung refuses new orders for LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X, focusing on more advanced memories
- Availability drops and prices rise for entry-level mobile memory chips
- Manufacturers of budget smartphones forced to opt for more expensive solutions or to mount LPDDR5
- Higher margins and stable revenue stream for Samsung with premium memories destined for AI
- Less convenient future for buyers of smartphones under 200 euros
