Product Review: Cheaper Phones Will Be Harder to Find This Year and in 2027, Analysts Warn

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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 09 July 2026; Created: 09 July 2026; Last Updated: 09 July 2026

Budget-conscious phone shoppers could be in for a struggle, and they have AI to thank for it. With memory costs continuing to rise, there could be 22% fewer phones under $400 on the market for the rest of this year and into 2027, according to a new report on Tuesday from technology research and advisory group…

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