Samsung Reportedly Considers Chinese DRAM for Low-End Phones in China

Samsung Electronics' Mobile eXperience division is reportedly considering using Chinese-made DRAM memory for low- and mid-range smartphones sold within China. The move would potentially include popular Galaxy A models, according to a South Korean media report.

This potential shift would allow Samsung to utilize lower-cost Chinese LPDDR5X memory. The company faces pressure on smartphone profit margins due to rising component prices.

The report suggests Samsung is considering this strategy partly to reduce production costs and improve its standing in China, where its smartphone market share has fallen to 0.6%.

Specific Chinese memory suppliers Samsung might partner with, or whether procurement decisions have been finalized, were not detailed in the report.