From Mashable · Alex Perry · · 50s
Apple iPhone prices could jump in 2027
Apple's memory costs may force iPhone prices up to $2,000 by 2027
In brief
Apple's memory costs may force iPhone prices up to $2,000 by 2027 iPhone Duo could cost more than $2,000 in 2027 due to rising DRAM prices Originally reported by Mashable.
Quick answers
- Apple absorbs costs?
- Apple might find creative ways to absorb higher DRAM costs instead of raising iPhone prices immediately.
- What is the key takeaway from Apple iPhone prices could jump in 2027?
- iPhone Duo could cost more than $2,000 in 2027 due to rising DRAM prices
Apple raises memory costs
Apple may pay $2 per gigabyte of DRAM starting in 2027 after previously paying $1.50 per gigabyte.
“Apple may have agreed to a deal to pay two dollars per gigabyte of dynamic random access memory”
DRAM prices surge
AI data centers are driving up demand for DRAM, causing the 'RAMageddon' price hikes seen in 2023.
“demand for it from AI data centers is one of the main drivers of the RAMageddon price hikes”
iPhone Duo price risk
The iPhone Duo, launching at $1,999 this year, could cost over $2,000 by 2027 due to DRAM costs.
“The iPhone Duo, which launches at $1,999 later this year, could conceivably cost even more by this time next year”
Apple absorbs costs?
Apple might find creative ways to absorb higher DRAM costs instead of raising iPhone prices immediately.
“Apple might find creative ways to absorb the higher costs”
Consumer pressure
Consumers may rush to buy iPhones now before prices rise further in 2027.
“the possibility could put pressure on consumers to buy now, before already-expensive devices get even pricier”
Here's the gist
iPhone Duo could cost more than $2,000 in 2027 due to rising DRAM prices
