MobileTechRadarabout 1 hour ago
AI Chip Shortage Boosts Used Phone Values
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A global shortage of memory chips driven by AI demand is increasing the resale value of old smartphones, even broken ones. B-Stock marketplace data shows prices for Apple and Samsung devices rose in Q2 2026. Grade D handsets, once considered scrap, are now sought after for parts like displays and cameras. The trend is driven by component scarcity, not environmental recycling.
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