Samsung's mobile division posts first-ever loss due to soaring memory prices - Engadget

Samsung reported that its DX division, which includes mobile, posted its first-ever operating loss despite higher smartphone revenue and solid flagship sales. The article attributes the loss mainly to rising memory and component costs linked to AI-driven demand, which particularly pressured lower-margin budget phones. At the same time, Samsung’s chip division delivered record results, helping the company reach all-time highs in consolidated revenue and operating profit.

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