Apple Clings To Samsung as RAM Prices Soar

Apple increases Samsung reliance for iPhone RAM as LPDDR prices surge in 2025 supply crunch.
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Apple Clings To Samsung as RAM Prices Soar
Apple Turns to Samsung Amid Soaring RAM Prices As memory prices skyrocket in late 2025, Apple is dramatically shifting its iPhone supply strategy—leaning heavily on Samsung for low-power DRAM amid a global shortage. With LPDDR5X module costs more than doubling this year, Apple’s move ensures stable component flow for the iPhone 17 lineup, even as rivals like SK Hynix pivot to AI-focused chips. For consumers wondering why their next iPhone might cost more—or why Apple’s supplier strategy is changing—this shift explains a lot. Credit : Google iPhone RAM Crisis Forces Apple’s Hand Apple’s latest iPhones, including the anticipated iPhone 17 and iPhone Air, rely on LPDDR5X memory to balance speed, power efficiency, and thermal performance. But a perfect storm of rising demand and constrained supply has sent prices for these chips from $30 to $70 per 12GB module since January 2025. This surge isn’t just a blip—it’s reshaping Apple’s entire memory sourcing playbook. Historically, Apple split ord…