Smartphone prices rise as Galaxy S27 Ultra, Pixel 12 pressure flagship era

The author argues that rising smartphone prices and hardware component constraints, such as a prolonged memory crunch, are threatening the traditional flagship era and pushing entry-level specs down. With upcoming flagship models expected to reach unprecedented price points, buyers may be forced to hold onto devices longer or settle for severely downgraded midrange hardware. This market shift could ultimately stall software development and resource-heavy features like on-device AI and high-end mobile gaming. Open article →