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Sub-$100 smartphones becoming a rarity as AI memory prices soar
The days of the sub-$100 smartphone may be numbered, including in China.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
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What happened
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Key facts
- Reported by The Verge and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:54:52 UTC.
Why it matters
Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.
What to watch next
- Availability, pricing and rollout regions
- Independent testing or verification of the claims made
- Responses from regulators and competing platforms
Sources
The original report was published by The Verge. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.
Read the full report at The Verge