I’m saving hundreds on new phones while everyone else panics about the RAM crisis

Since the RAM crisis kicked off at the start of 2026, we’ve been anxiously watching phone prices.

Price increases are nothing new when it comes to the yearly cycle of Android phones, but there was a chance things could get much worse.

We’ve yet to see the full impact of skyrocketing hardware prices, but early signs aren’t looking good.

But I’m not worried because, in an era of rising phone prices, I’m still saving money.

Android upgrades are becoming a bad deal

All the evidence points to unprecedented price increases

In June, a report surfaced that revealed that Samsung had failed to secure cheaper OLED panels for its Samsung Galaxy S27 phones.

While Galaxy users were worried about the compromises inherent in cheaper components, others saw it as a way to balance costs.

The new panels were…