Thanks AI! Smartphone Prices Could Rise by up to 8% Due to AI Chip Demand, Says Analyst
- Posted on December 27, 2025
- By PC Mag
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Thanks AI! Smartphone Prices Could Rise by up to 8% Due to AI Chip Demand, Says Analyst

Analyst house IDC predicts that immense pressure on the chip supply from the AI industry could cause smartphone and PC prices to rise by up to 8% in its worst-case scenario, with budget manufacturers like Xiaomi or Oppo being worst hit.