Archive · 16 Dec 2025

RAM Shortage Threatens 16GB Phones, Forces OEM Choices

RAM Shortage Threatens 16GB Phones, Forces OEM Choices

There's a big problem with making smartphones because there isn't enough RAM, which is a important part that helps phones work fast.

This is happening because big companies like Google and Microsoft are using a lot of RAM to build their AI systems.

Because of this, phone companies might stop making phones with 16GB of RAM and instead make phones with less RAM, like 4GB or 8GB.

This means phones might become more expensive or have less power.

It's like when there's not enough candy in the store, so they stop selling the big bags and only sell small ones, or make the candy more expensive.

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