Report: Samsung is looking to offset rising RAM prices in an unusual way Comments
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potato4k, 03 Apr 2026You wouldn't need to ask that if you know what ODM is.You didn't tell me what you think, that's what I asked you. Do you think Samsung has no involvement and whatever Wingtech offers them, that's what they brand?
Samsung doesn't set any parameters or requirements, they're just branding, right?
Because I use ODM Chinese manufacturers and I tell them what I want them to produce for me and exactly with what parameters and functions. But apparently Samsung doesn't do that. They just print their name... OK then.
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DarlingYext, 02 Apr 2026How about giving up on useless AI features so RAM prices can be normal again? Just a tip.Yeah like we don’t need those AI features, we just need a phone that works properly for every job. Simple, and it can even reduce costs as you said.
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It's just a short term solution, since some in China were stashing RAMs and now they want to sell them fast.
Long term is production capacity whats important, be it ram or hdd, AI is still drolling all over it and its not going to change anytime soon.
- potato4k
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kdss, 03 Apr 2026I know what it means. Do you think Samsung doesn't participate in the development at all,... moreYou wouldn't need to ask that if you know what ODM is.
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voulon42, 03 Apr 2026Because every phone needs 3 cameras according to samsungHow many cameras does the x300 ultra have? 3
Oppo x9 pro? 3
Not all are doing 4 heck even Iphone 17 pro max is 3
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In UK you can buy a s26 ultra 1 TB with a 2 year contract with unlimited data, mins and texts.
Total cost £914, if you calculate in how much a monthly contract is you getting the phone alone for £680-£700.
If you think how much global version of chinese flagships cost £1300 and when you factor in your current contract thats will most likely be £1500-£1600 total cost
Basically saving £500-£600
Heres the deal if anyones interested
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/s26-ultra-1tb-4857858
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Anonymous, 03 Apr 2026Buy a phone and keep it five years. Repeat.Make that 6 for low/mid end and 8 for high end devices.
- voulon42
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potato4k, 03 Apr 2026Well, the component swap didn't prevent a steep in price increase, especially with the A5... moreBecause every phone needs 3 cameras according to samsung
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Rkm, 03 Apr 2026So, you're telling me the A57 price was kept in check?, 😂No price increase compared to A56 right? Just not much improvement over it.
- kdss
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potato4k, 03 Apr 2026Go look what ODM means.I know what it means. Do you think Samsung doesn't participate in the development at all, but simply brands whatever Wingtech offers them?
- potato4k
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kdss, 03 Apr 2026Does Wingtech develop Samsung phones from 0 to finished product instead of Samsung or do they ... moreGo look what ODM means.
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DarlingYext, 02 Apr 2026How about giving up on useless AI features so RAM prices can be normal again? Just a tip.1000% agree
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potato4k, 03 Apr 2026Probably more like Samsung semi and display division prefer selling to higher paying clients l... moreI meant non-Samsung local suppliers. But true enough.
- kdss
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potato4k, 03 Apr 2026Err, this is already an ODM phone. Wingtech is Chinese. You're a few steps behind.Does Wingtech develop Samsung phones from 0 to finished product instead of Samsung or do they just produce the finished product?
- kdss
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alcatraz, 03 Apr 2026You're joking but this is slowly becoming reality.
People think dependence is bad, but... moreNo, I'm not kidding. I wrote it completely seriously.
Samsung has been offering its users almost the same phone for 6 years in a row. Apparently they themselves can't make something that matches the hardware in 2026. So they should pay people who can help them make a product that matches their devices. Or at least lower the prices of their phones so that they match the midrange hardware they have, and not ask me for a top flagship price for 2020 technology.
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Samsung did raise the cost as well you can easily get A07 6/128 for around 125$ in my region but after crisis it is selling for 180$ on samsung's offical site
- potato4k
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jinxthesloth, 02 Apr 2026Samsung is all in on pissing off local suppliers, lol. It's such a delicate balance.Probably more like Samsung semi and display division prefer selling to higher paying clients like AI companies and Apple. They are separate business divisions afterall, so profit is still priority.
- potato4k
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kdss, 02 Apr 2026It would be best for Samsung to ask Chinese manufacturers to make the whole phone for them. Th... moreErr, this is already an ODM phone. Wingtech is Chinese. You're a few steps behind.
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Invetor, 03 Apr 2026Cool, but then what's the point of buying a Samsung if it's made of Chinese stuff? ... moreYour purist mindset will never comprehend the fact that supply chains are scattered worldwide and there's no single country that can stand alone.
