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Memory chip shortage drives smartphone costs up sharply

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Which specific smartphone models or brands will be most affected by the price increases.
The exact percentage increase in memory chip prices for consumers in different regions.
How long the current acute shortage phase will last before any relief from new production capacity.
Whether smartphone manufacturers will absorb the increased costs or pass them entirely to consumers.
The impact on other electronics sectors beyond smartphones, such as computers or servers.
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