iPhone, Galaxy and Pixel Prices Rise as Memory Chip Shortage Bites
内存涨价波及手机市场，iPhone、Galaxy、Pixel集体上调售价
Smartphone prices are climbing across the industry as a memory chip shortage pushes up component costs. Samsung raised prices on its Galaxy S26 series by 100 dollars on October 1, lifting the base model to 999 dollars, about 25 percent above the price of its predecessor a year ago. Google followed on October 3, increasing the Pixel 10a by 100 dollars to 599 dollars, while Apple quietly raised the price of the iPhone 17 by a similar amount in September. Samsung has also increased prices on several mid-range Galaxy models in the United States. Industry analysts say the increases stem from surging prices of RAM and NAND flash memory, driven by strong demand from AI data centers. With memory costs expected to stay high, more price increases could be on the way, adding to the cost of everyday devices for consumers around the world.
内存芯片短缺推高零部件成本，智能手机行业正迎来一波集体涨价。三星于10月1日将Galaxy S26系列售价上调100美元，基础款价格升至999美元，较一年前上一代机型高出约25%。谷歌于10月3日跟进，将Pixel 10a上调100美元至599美元；苹果则在9月将iPhone 17的价格悄然上调了类似幅度。三星还上调了美国市场多款中端Galaxy机型的价格。行业分析师表示，这轮涨价源于AI数据中心的强劲需求推高了RAM和NAND闪存芯片的价格。由于内存成本预计将维持高位，更多涨价可能还在路上，这将增加全球消费者购买日常电子设备的开支。
