Apple set to pay more for Samsung memory chips in 2027
Apple has reportedly agreed to pay Samsung up to $2 per gigabyte for RAM and $0.33 per gigabyte for storage starting early 2027—a 30% to 40% price jump from current rates, per DigiTimes via Chinese sources. Supplies are tight as big tech companies stockpile memory chips for AI data centers. It's not yet clear if this deal means you'll pay more for future Apple products, but Apple has already raised prices on most devices since June.
- Apple struck new chip deal with Samsung for 2027
- RAM increases to nearly $2 per GB, storage to $0.33
- Prices up 30-40% from Q3 2026, DigiTimes reports
- Cause: memory chip shortages from AI data center demand
- Unclear if you'll see another round of Apple price hikes
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