{"id":2219,"date":"2026-04-15T03:28:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T02:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamingtodaynews.site\/index.php\/2026\/04\/15\/the-ram-crisis-strikes-again-samsung-galaxy-phones-and-microsoft-surface-laptops\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T03:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T02:28:10","slug":"the-ram-crisis-strikes-again-samsung-galaxy-phones-and-microsoft-surface-laptops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamingtodaynews.site\/index.php\/2026\/04\/15\/the-ram-crisis-strikes-again-samsung-galaxy-phones-and-microsoft-surface-laptops\/","title":{"rendered":"The RAM crisis strikes again \u2014 Samsung Galaxy phones and Microsoft Surface laptops\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The RAM crisis strikes again \u2014 Samsung Galaxy phones and Microsoft Surface laptops\u2026 is attracting attention across the tech world. Analysts, enthusiasts, and industry observers are watching closely to see how this story develops.<\/p>\n

This update adds another signal to a fast-moving sector where product decisions, platform changes, and competition can quickly shape the market.<\/p>\n

Price hikes for Samsung phones, bigger jumps for Galaxy tablets, and eye-watering increases from Microsoft<\/p>\n

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A fresh round of price hikes on hardware, namely Microsoft’s Surface devices alongside Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones and tablets, is the latest blow dealt to consumers by the RAM crisis.<\/p>\n

Windows Central noticed that prices for Surface laptops have been hiked across the board at the Microsoft Store. Some of the worst price jumps here mean that baseline devices have been increased by an eye-watering $500 in the US.<\/p>\n

for instance, the Surface Laptop 13.8-inch started at $999 when the device first emerged in 2024, but it’s now $1,499 (with 16GB of RAM \u2014 the same configuration as all these entry-level models).<\/p>\n

If you want the 15-inch model of this notebook, you’ll pay $300 more than at launch, with an outlay of $1,599 (which isn’t as much of a leap, but still a nasty increase).<\/p>\n

Turning to the Surface Pro 13-inch, that’s been hiked by $500. The Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch haven’t been hit quite as hard, but are still $250 and $300 more expensive, respectively, for the entry-level configuration.<\/p>\n

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A top spec Surface Pro 13-inch with 64GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD will lighten your wallet to the tune of $3,649.<\/p>\n

Expect equivalent hikes in other regions, no doubt, and these new prices will be coming to other retailers selling Surface products, as you might expect.<\/p>\n

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Microsoft told Windows Central: “Due to recent increases in memory and component costs, Surface is updating pricing on Microsoft.com for its current\u2011generation hardware portfolio. We remain committed to delivering value to customers and partners while upholding our standards for quality and innovation.”<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Phone Arena reports some price hikes on certain models of Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones and tablets, which have just quietly come into play in the US.<\/p>\n

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 variant with 512GB of storage has been upped in price from $1,219.99 to $1,299.99, with the Galaxy S25 Edge (512GB) also getting bumped from $1,219.99 to $1,299.99. Furthermore, the Galaxy S25 FE has had a price hike from $709.99 to $749.9 (in this case for the 256GB model).<\/p>\n

As for Samsung’s tablets, price increases have been actioned for Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S10, and Tab A11 models in the US. That includes hikes of $100 to $200, or even close to $300 in some cases (the Tab S11 Ultra with 1TB is up from $1,619.99 to $1,899.99).<\/p>\n

At least the price rises are relatively slight with the Samsung phones, although $80 is still a bit of a sting (the S25 FE at $40 is much more palatable). Compared to what’s happened with Samsung’s tablets, though, and the Surface range in particular, that’s relatively insignificant. Also, Microsoft’s increases are across the board, whereas Samsung has only hiked a few phones here (and not the entry-level products, either, crucially).<\/p>\n

Still, this does come off the back of other Samsung phones and tablets getting pricier earlier this month (including the Galaxy Z Fold 7). Unfortunately, all of this points to further possible price increases from Samsung down the line.<\/p>\n

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As for Microsoft, the current-gen Surface line-up is great in many ways \u2014 the Surface Laptop 13-inch is still rated as the top Windows 11 device in our best laptop roundup \u2014 but these new prices really put a dent in the appeal of the range. Microsoft’s devices are now a lot more expensive overall, and they hardly majored in affordability before, either (particularly not with beefier RAM and SSD configurations).<\/p>\n

This is particularly bad news for Microsoft right now, because it makes Apple’s MacBooks look a lot more tempting in terms of the value proposition versus a Surface purchase. Apple seems to be weathering this PC component storm in a more graceful fashion so far, and with the affordable MacBook Neo already threatening the dominance of Windows laptops, it could be a dangerous time for Satya Nadella’s company, both on the hardware and software fronts.<\/p>\n

As a Redditor observed in a thread where multiple people are mulling, or have already made, a macOS defection: “Perfect timing for Microslop, a month after Apple announced the Neo. What could they have been thinking? Apple is now the value brand, lol…”<\/p>\n

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Why This Matters<\/h2>\n

This development may influence user expectations, future product strategy, and the competitive balance inside the broader technology industry.<\/p>\n

Companies in adjacent segments often react quickly to similar moves, which is why stories like this tend to matter beyond a single announcement.<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n

The full impact will become clearer over time, but the story already highlights how quickly the modern tech landscape can evolve.<\/p>\n

Observers will continue tracking the next steps and how they affect products, users, and the wider market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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