IndiaMajor smartphone brands in India, including Samsung, Xiaomi, Poco, Nothing, Vivo, and Oppo, have announced price increases due to ongoing shortages of DRAM and flash storage chipsets. Samsung raised prices for several models, including the Galaxy A37 and A57, by up to Rs 14,500. Xiaomi and Poco also adjusted prices for their devices, while Nothing Inc increased prices for its Phone 4a, 4a Pro, and 4b series. The market impact of these shortages includes a projected 16.5% decline in smartphone shipments by 2026, with component prices having risen over 300% since mid-2025. The shortages are expected to persist beyond 2026 into the second half of 2027.
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