The prices of new smartphones sometimes reach 2,000 euros, while certain models see their prices increase compared to their initial release, like the iPhone 16 sold for 969 euros at its launch and displayed at 1,019 euros today.
These small black squares, essential for the storage and operation of phones, are in very high demand from data centers and the artificial intelligence sector.
For some professionals, the cost has evolved so much that it becomes impossible to recondition the device in a viable manner.
This situation complicates the repair of devices. Repairing or changing electronic components is no longer always profitable, the price of the spare part can vary by 30 to 40% on the market and fluctuate within a week without problem.
This price surge is mainly explained by the shortage and record increase in electronic components. The cost of certain memory chips has increased by 350% this year, making their acquisition comparable to the price of rent according to customers.
To stabilize the price of smartphones in the face of this tension, future less efficient models could well see the light of day. According to industry professionals, prices are only expected to slow down when the artificial intelligence market itself slows down.
And it's true that for some, the cost has evolved so much that we won't be able to recondition the device."In total, this year, the price of certain memory chips has increased by 350%.
When the AI market slows down, prices will slow down a little, but by how much, we don't know."According to professionals in the sector, to stabilize the price of smartphones, future less efficient models could well see the light of day.
The prices of new smartphones sometimes reach 2,000 euros.
He says:"The price of the spare part varies depending on the market, it can be 30 to 40%.