Apple has reportedly agreed to Samsung's higher prices for memory components going into next year, according to GSMArena.com. The outlet reports that the company accepted the increased rates for RAM and storage rather than pushing back on them.
The decision has prompted speculation that iPhone prices could rise again in 2027. GSMArena.com notes that the higher component costs may be passed on to buyers, and several outlets — including The News International, Mashable and MacRumors — have picked up the same thread, reporting that memory pricing points to more expensive iPhones in 2027.
Separately, GSMArena.com reports that Samsung plans to raise DRAM and NAND prices for smartphone makers generally. That suggests the pressure is not limited to Apple, though the reported agreement between the two companies is the clearest sign yet of how those increases are landing.
