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Sub-$100 smartphones becoming a rarity as AI memory prices soar

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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The days of the sub-$100 smartphone may be numbered, including in China.

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  • The days of the sub-$100 smartphone may be numbered, including in China.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:59:39 UTC.

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