Xiaomi battles 80–90% memory chip price surge in 2026, threatening margins on mid-range phones. EV business growth offers partial offset to smartphone decline.

A global shortage in memory chips sparked by artificial intelligence has dealt a “tsunami-like shock” to the smartphone industry, pushing prices to all-time highs, according to a new report.

AI demand for memory chips is pushing up prices and stretching lead times on the ADAS modules and sensors collision shops replace most.

Qualcomm forecasts Q2 revenue, profit below LSEG estimates Shares fall 9% in extended trading Company says rising memory prices due to supply crunch hampering smartphone chip sales Memory shortages ...

Rising global memory chip prices are worsening Nigeria's semiconductor shortage, risking smartphone price hikes and potential market shifts in specifications.

Memory chip shortages will pressure smartphone supply this year. Qualcomm is already seeing some OEMs pull back on orders. The good news is that the premium portion of the market could be more ...