{"id":267155,"date":"2026-01-27T21:33:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T21:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/267155\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T21:33:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T21:33:10","slug":"ram-shortage-is-already-raising-prices-on-samsungs-cheapest-phones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/267155\/","title":{"rendered":"RAM shortage is already raising prices on Samsung’s cheapest phones"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We\u2019ve been hearing warnings for months about incoming price hikes for practically every consumer electronic on the market due, in large part, to an ongoing RAM shortage. Today, we\u2019re getting our first hints on what\u2019s to come from Samsung throughout 2026.<\/p>\n

As spotted by SammyGuru<\/a>, the Galaxy A07 5G is heading to India after a recent launch in Thailand, and retailer leaks point to a pretty massive generational shift on pricing. Samsung apparently plans to charge customers in India \u20b915,999 (~$175) for the base 4GB model, while the upgraded 6GB variant of the A07 5G will run for \u20b917,999 (~$200). Both models, regardless of their RAM allotment, include 128GB of storage. Those prices might look fairly standard for Samsung\u2019s low-end Galaxy A-series, but compared to the A07 5G\u2019s direct predecessor, it\u2019s actually a surprisingly large price hike \u2014 and without much to show for it.<\/p>\n

Exclusive \u2728 Samsung Galaxy A07 5G Indian Pricing \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3
\ud83d\udcb0 4GB + 128GB \u2013 \u20b915,999
\ud83d\udcb0 6GB + 128GB \u2013 \u20b917,999<\/p>\n

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\u26a1 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
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\ud83d\udcf8 50MP rear | 8MP front pic.twitter.com\/k5yFOcOSyK<\/a><\/p>\n

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In comparison, last year\u2019s Galaxy A06 5G sold in similar configurations (one with 4GB of memory, one with 6GB, both with 128GB of storage) while priced significantly cheaper: \u20b911,499 and \u20b912,999, respectively, or about $125 and $140. That\u2019s a significant price increase for a pair of devices that, as is Samsung\u2019s MO, are practically interchangeable.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s not always possible to notice big changes in a specs sheet, I\u2019m certainly struggling to see where else the price hike could\u2019ve originated from outside of our current RAM shortage. The Galaxy A06 5G and A07 5G have identical chipsets, camera specs, IP ratings, and more. Outside of a swap to a 120Hz 720p panel (improved from 90Hz on last year\u2019s model) and a larger 6,000mAh battery that accounts for the thicker, heavier chassis, these two devices appear effectively unchanged.<\/p>\n

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The Galaxy A07 5G won\u2019t find its way stateside, so it\u2019s a little difficult to read exactly what this could mean for both this year\u2019s more premium A-series entries and, of course, the upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup. Analysts had predicted that low-end devices would be hit the most by rising memory costs \u2014 there\u2019s just less headroom to find ways to adjust pricing. Either way, this is your first sign that upgrading to a new phone in 2026 won\u2019t be as easy<\/a> as it\u2019s been in previous years, so you might want to start making plans before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n

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