Apple has reportedly agreed to Samsung's higher prices for memory components going into next year, according to GSMArena.com. The outlet reports that the company accepted the increased rates for RAM and storage rather than pushing back on them.
The decision has prompted speculation that iPhone prices could rise again in 2027. GSMArena.com notes that the higher component costs may be passed on to buyers, and several outlets — including The News International, Mashable and MacRumors — have picked up the same thread, reporting that memory pricing points to more expensive iPhones in 2027.
Separately, GSMArena.com reports that Samsung plans to raise DRAM and NAND prices for smartphone makers generally. That suggests the pressure is not limited to Apple, though the reported agreement between the two companies is the clearest sign yet of how those increases are landing.
Apple has not confirmed any pricing changes, and the reports are based on supply chain information rather than an official announcement. No figures for the size of the increase, or the resulting effect on retail prices, have been disclosed in the material available.
The context here is straightforward: memory is a core input for every iPhone, and when its cost goes up, either margins absorb the hit or customers pay more. Apple has raised prices before, and observers are now watching whether 2027 becomes another such year.
What to watch next: whether Samsung's broader price increases reach other phone makers, and whether Apple signals any change to iPhone pricing when it next updates its lineup.