Budget Phones Reintroduce Older Hardware To Cut Costs

In 2026 manufacturers are reportedly reverting mid-range phone components to save costs, according to Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station and Android Authority. Devices in the $400–$450 bracket may return to 8GB RAM with 512GB storage, plastic frames, hybrid SIM slots, and 90Hz waterdrop-notch displays, reflecting a global memory-price surge driven by AI firms buying server RAM.
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