Samsung is about to make everyone’s phones more expensive

Samsung is negotiating to raise mobile DRAM and NAND chip prices by another 7–10% on top of already record levels. This will affect Apple, other smartphone makers, and Samsung's own mobile division, meaning phone, tablet, and watch prices will continue to rise.

• Samsung wants to raise mobile DRAM and NAND prices by 7–10%
• Current memory prices are already at record levels
• Price hike will affect Apple and other smartphone makers
• Samsung mobile division gets no discounts from semiconductor unit