Electronics makers project 5–20% price increases in 2026 as AI infrastructure soaks up memory chips

Global electronics manufacturers are signaling that device prices could climb 5% to 20% in 2026 as AI data centers consume an increasing share of memory chip supply. Companies such as Dell, Lenovo, Xiaomi, and Raspberry Pi are already raising prices or stockpiling components, while Samsung and SK Hynix report that 2026 chip orders have surpassed their current production capacity. Analysts expect consumers to bear most of the cost as AI-related infrastructure spending continues to surge and memory markets stay tight at least through 2027.