Apple's first foldable iPhone will debut with 12GB of RAM supplied by Samsung, a shift driven by surging memory costs. The 12GB LPDDR5X module—already used in the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro—has doubled in price from $30 to $70 due to AI server demand tightening global supplies. Samsung secured a larger share of Apple’s memory orders, prioritizing stable deliveries despite rising prices. While SK Hynix and Micron also hold contracts, their shipments will arrive later.

This partnership underscores Apple’s reliance on Samsung for cutting-edge components amid market volatility.