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Samsung confirms the date of its next Unpacked in a year full of challenges

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 They are just around the corner. We could intuit that, but now it is official. And Samsung just confirmed the date of your next Galaxy Unpackedan event that will take place at the gates of the Mobile World Congress (although much further away) and in which AI will once again be the main protagonist. when and where. Galaxy Unpacked will take place on February 25 in the city of San Francisco, United States. The conference will be at 7:00 p.m., Spanish peninsular time, and can be followed through the usual channels. Among them, of course, the live one we will do from Xataka. What do we expect? Unless there are surprises, it is most likely that we will know the new Samsung Galaxy S26. If nothing changes, it should be a family of three devices, with the Ultra model being the flagship. Even though AI PCs have not finished taking shapeSamsung has already started talking about “AI Phone” and assures that its new smartphones represent “a new stage in the era of artificial intelligence, where technology becomes truly personal and adaptable.” We’ll see what this means. A year of challenges. Samsung has a tough year ahead. The Galaxy S are no longer the only exponents of the most premium high-end and Chinese firms are pushing hard. There they are OPPO, Xiaomi, Motorola and Honorto give just a few examples. In terms of pure and simple specifications, the entire high-end range plays more or less in the same league, although Samsung starts with a clear advantage: brand positioning and ecosystem. As far as the technical specifications are concerned, last year we missed a more notable leap in photography and battery. Seeing how Chinese brands are spending money on silicon-carbon batteries and the 200 megapixel telephotosthis year these two sections aim to become even more important. Without forgetting the component crisis. Another important aspect that will be interesting to see how Samsung has resolved is that of the components, courtesy of AI. We are immersed in a RAM and storage crisis, to the point that we are seeing mobile phones again with four gigabytes of RAM and not so ambitious configurations. And it is important, because RAM goes far beyond keeping more apps in the background. On the other hand, and everything must be said, there is no evil that does not come with good. Samsung is one of the largest manufacturers of RAM and that branch of the business is scary. The results for the fourth quarter of 2025 speak for themselves: a year-on-year profit increase of 208% and shares completely skyrocketing. Cover image | Xataka In Xataka | With the consumer segment drowning, Samsung is the first to manufacture HBM4 memory. And it will be for NVIDIA, of course

With the consumer segment drowning, Samsung is the first to manufacture HBM4 memory. And it will be for NVIDIA, of course

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Samsung is one of the names of this February. They are expected to present the Galaxy S26but they have something on the table that will be a shock not only to their coffers, but to the engine of the South Korean economy. We refer to high bandwidth memories because, in the midst of the RAM and SSD crisisSamsung is prepared to mass produce the HBM4 memories. And it will be for the AI, How could it not be any other way?. In short. The South Korean company has not confirmed it, but recent reports published by Reuters and local sources such as Korea JoongAng Daily They point out that Samsung will begin mass manufacturing HBM4 memory chips starting next week. It will be the first of the three companies that dominate the production of memory chips (the others are the South Korean SK Hynix and the American Micron, the which is gone from the RAM consumption) in starting to manufacture in large quantities these fundamental memories for the artificial intelligence. HBM4. This type of memory, as its name suggests, has enormous bandwidth. This is crucial for GPU needs and while NVIDIA has remained faithful to GDDR memory for its graphics cardsAMD did flirt with the stacked technology of the HBM chips for their Vega GPUs. However, it is not a technology for consumption, not because its performance is inadequate, but because it is too expensive. Making HBM memory is more expensive than making traditional DRAM chips, but the advantages are there. With HBM4, for example, the density of stacked chips allows Double the bandwidth of the previous generation. This is key to transmitting more data per second, but they also consume up to 40% less energy than HBM3 memories. NVIDIA. The most interested is, as we have said on previous occasionsNVIDIA. And if NVIDIA benefits, practically the entire leading artificial intelligence industry will take advantage of it because its chips are what are currently moving the industry. It is estimated that Samsung memories will go to NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin acceleration systems In fact, it has been reported that Jensen Huang himself has urged to accelerate and increase the production of these chips. Well, Huang has asked the entire semiconductor industry to manufacture components for his cards. let’s get the batteriesit is not something that concerns only Samsung. Spearhead. According to a Korea KoongAng Daily source, “Samsung has the world’s largest production capacity and broadest product line. It has demonstrated a recovery in its technological competitiveness by becoming the first to mass produce the highest-performance HBM4 memory.” Because, in this field, its main competitor, the neighboring SK Hynix, is expected to begin mass manufacturing its response between March or April, enough time ahead for Samsung to begin sending its memory to NVIDIA. And, here, Samsung’s great advantage is that it does not depend on TSMC: it has its own foundry and the HBM4 modules are based on 4 nanometer photolithography. Looking to the future. SK Hynix’s delay is not because they have rested on their laurels: they are the ones who they lead the way in the previous generation thanks to the HBM3E memory, but due to their schedule and they did not need it, they started developing the new generation later than Samsung. But of course, although HBM is the standard in current AI systems, we have already said that they are expensive chips and, in addition, they heat up a lot, requiring dissipation equipment to match. And that’s where companies are combining HBM4 memory production with a new generation of DRAM memory. The idea is to find a way for this memory – slower, but cheaper and ‘fresh’ – to compete in bandwidth with the HBM. Samsung and SK Hynix are in it, but they will have to compete against someone who didn’t play in this league: an Intel that does not arrive alonebut from the hand of the Japanese giant SoftBank. In short: Samsung has decided to get back on its feet when it comes to manufacturing muscle. And most important of all, all the companies that make memory modules remain focused on one thing: they make hardware for artificial intelligence while components such as RAM and SSD consumption they have the prices through the stratosphere. Images | Maxence Pira, Choi Kwang-moNVIDIA logo (edited) In Xataka | Huawei has kept its promise: it has found a way to boost China’s competitiveness in AI compared to the US

Carrefour has this huge 98-inch Samsung TV at an outlet price with which you won’t miss going to the movies

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Nowadays, large TVs have prevailed. It is now rare to see living rooms with 32 or 43-inch televisions (which have been relegated to the bedroom or kitchen). If you have plenty of space in the living room and have thought about buying a large TV, now in Carrefour They have a very interesting offer. You can buy this Samsung TU98DU9005KXXC by 1,699 euros. In addition, you have the possibility of getting 200 euros refund with your purchase. And, if this were not enough, you get a coupon of 254.85 euros for future purchases at the supermarket. If you want, you can finance it in 10 installments of 169.90 euros. LED TV 98″ (248.92 cm) Samsung TU98DU9005K The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A gigantic TV with good features As we have already indicated, the most striking thing about this TV from the Korean firm is its huge 98 inch screen. This is LED type and offers 4K Ultra HD resolution and has a refresh rate of 100 Hz. In the image section it is compatible with HDR10+ and when it comes to audio, its speakers offer a 20W RMS power. Although it is true that for this large TV, this power may be insufficient, it is always something that you can improve by connecting a sound bar. The operating system under which it works is tizen (Samsung’s own) and has the mode Multi Viewwhich is very useful if you are watching a show and want to zap while there are ads. Finally, we can also highlight its connectivity section, since it has a port ethernettwo USB 3.2, optical digital audio output, three HDMI 1.4, Bluetooth and WiFi. Some accessories that may interest you for this TV Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (Latest generation) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Sound Bar HW-Q600F/ZF The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Webedia and Samsung In Xataka | Best home theater projectors. Which one to buy and five recommended models from 299 to 18,000 euros In Xataka | Mega-guide to set up a home theater: projector, screen, sound system and more

Samsung and Apple brought ultra-thin mobile phones to the market with little battery life. China’s response: hold my tank

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Samsung was the first, and Apple followed a few months later. The introduction of increasingly thinner mobile phones on the market did not meet any specific need, beyond reducing weight and thickness. Betting on this format, at least with the proposals of Western manufacturers, brought with it sacrifices both in camera and autonomy. In China they are clear that There is no need to sacrifice one thing or the other.. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air. Recently, Honor presented the Magic 8 Pro Air in China. The surname already tells us where the shots are going. It is a mobile phone of only 6.1mm It has the best MediaTek processor It has a 5,500mAh battery It has a triple camera system (wide angle, wide angle and telephoto). It turns out that it was possible. There are a few millimeters of difference between the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and its direct rivals, the iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. But the numbers speak for themselves. Honor magic8 Pro air iphone air samsung galaxy s25 edge dimensions 150.5 x 71.9 156.2×74.7x 158.2 x 75.6 thickness 6.1mm 5.6mm 5.8mm battery 5,500mAh Si/C 3.149mah Li-Ion 3,900mAh Li-ion camera system 50MP, 1/1.3″, OIS 64 MP, /1.2″, OIS 50MP 48 MP 1/1.56″ OIS shift sensor 200 MP, 1/1.3″, OIS 12MP,1/2.55″ The Honor device is 0.3mm thicker than an S25 edge and 0.5mm thicker than the iPhone Air. To give you context, there is a guitar pick difference and a 75% higher energy density in the case of the Chinese mobile. An outrage. Furthermore, China has shown that it is not necessary to give up a single camera to opt for this format. And when we talk about flagships, this point is key. The 10K club. Beyond demonstrating that in ultra-thin mobile phones, silicon-carbon technologies allow energy densities that were impossible until a few years ago, the “10K club” is adding more and more participants. Chinese phones with normal thickness or even less than usual with 10,000mAh batteries. The last one to join the club was Realme P4 Powerthe first mobile phone in the world with a 10,001mAh battery. These are figures that double the usual standard in the rest of the ranges. The answer? There is neither nor is it expected in the short term. China has been ahead in the race to deploy silicon-carbon batteries, one that is not so easy to get into. Such high density batteries require: Greater regulations at the transport level, especially in the European Union. Much higher prices, as Xiaomi advanced. A durability risk not yet proven. Moving towards silicon entails important changes that traditional manufacturers, accustomed to a conservative and slow strategy, are not yet willing to take on. Image | Honor In Xataka | The 80/20 rule seemed like the holy grail for cell phone batteries. It’s not as infallible as it seems.

TCL is growing wildly in TVs while Samsung falls. The surprise that no one saw coming is about to happen

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The global television market fell 1% year-on-year in November 2025, but behind that decline is the sign of a change in hierarchy: Samsung continues to be the leader with a 17% share, but TCL has boosted its sales by 20% compared to the previous year and is already close to first place. What seemed impossible two years ago (a Chinese brand that used to be seen as ‘cheap’ taking the throne from Samsung) is now a very real possibility. The data comes out of latest monthly report sales report published by the market analysis firm Counterpoint Research. The figures. Samsung has gone from 18% to 17% market share in one year, with a 3% decline in units sold. TCL, on the other hand, has climbed from 13% to 16% and continues to rise. Hisense, the third manufacturer, has fallen 13%, dragged down by the collapse of the Chinese market (-24%), where it is stronger than in the West. LG has grown by 7% and stands at 9%, while Walmart has strongly entered the top 5 after completing the purchase of Vizio in December 2024. Between the lines. TCL’s rise is neither coincidental nor ephemeral. The company has stopped being seen as a manufacturer of cheap TVs to position itself in premium technologies such as MiniLEDwhich sells at more competitive prices than Samsung. That combo has been lethal in emerging markets such as Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, where demand for quality is growing but price remains decisive. And there is another key factor: TCL hardly depends on the Chinese market, which is in free fall. Hisense has collapsed due to its exposure to its country of origin (it accumulates almost a third of its sales there), but TCL has diversified its sales and is now reaping those fruits. The master stroke. TCL just signed a historic agreement with Sony to manufacture its televisions under a joint venture in which the Chinese will control 51% and the Japanese 49%. It is a move that changes everything: TCL gains instant credibility in the premium sector by associating with a brand synonymous with image quality, and also manages to penetrate Japan, a protectionist market where Chinese brands have a very difficult time. For Sony it is a way to survive in an increasingly competitive market where it does not manufacture its own panels and its premium prices leave it out of the game. For TCL it is the definitive boost: it stops being the cheap-Chinese manufacturer and starts managing one of the most respected brands in the sector. The joint venture will start in 2027, so the immediate effects will be less than anecdotal. But in the medium term, history may change. Yes, but. Samsung is not going to let itself be dethroned without going down into the mud. Although its share has fallen, it still has great financial muscle, a global distribution network full of alliances forged after many years of relationships with distributors, and an advantage in premium segments such as OLED and QD-OLED. Besides, Walmart’s acquisition of Vizio It marks the entry of a third major contender in North America that could make life difficult for both Samsung and TCL. What is clear is that 2026 will be the definitive year: TCL, Hisense and Xiaomi are going to continue putting pressure on MiniLED and medium-large screens, just where demand grows the most. And if Samsung does not react as it should, the surprise It may be a matter of quarters. He 2026 World Cup can alter all forecasts. It is one of the great incentives for millions of homes to renew their TVs, and whoever best positions themselves in price and technology will win the jackpot. And now what. The battle to lead TV sales is no longer just a technological issue, it is also a question of pricing strategy and geographical expansion. TCL has shown that it can grow with a lot of commercial aggressiveness without giving up the best technologies. Samsung is going to have to decide whether to lower its prices or take refuge in the most premium segment. The third option (staying still) does not seem viable for anyone’s sake. In Xataka | I also plugged the HDMI cables into the first port I found: I was wasting half my TV Featured image | TCL

Demolition prices on folding and high-end mobile phones, the discounted Samsung projector and more. Hunting Bargains

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This week we have seen several quite powerful campaigns in terms of number and quality of offers. Therefore, in this same article we are going to review the best deals in technology that we can currently find in different stores. Google Pixel 10 by 630.46 eurosa high-end mobile phone with an excellent photography section. Sony WH-1000XM5 by 198 eurosone of the best Bluetooth headphones from the brand. Samsung The Freestyle by 429 eurosan interesting smart portable projector. ZTE Nubia Flip 2 by 371.80 eurosa folding mobile with a price like we have rarely seen. LG 75UA75006LA by 599 eurosa television that comes with a 75-inch screen. Google Pixel 10 He Google Pixel 10 It has not stopped dropping in price in recent months and now at El Corte Inglés we find one of the best, and the best the store has had to date. By 630.46 eurosit is a high-end mobile that offers good performance, its operating system will be updated for many years and it has a excellent photography section. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Sony WH-1000XM5 The same happens with the Sony WH-1000XM5which are one of the brand’s best Bluetooth headphones. We have seen them drop a lot in price over the last few months and now they have received a big discount at MediaMarkt. By 198 eurosthey are headphones with one of the best active noise cancellations we’ve testedthey are very comfortable and their battery reaches 30 hours of autonomy with ANC. Of course, they come with a soft carrying case and not a rigid one. Sony WH-1000XM5 (soft case) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung The Freestyle In the field of projectors we can find very different prices. It doesn’t usually come down much in price, but the Samsung The Freestyle (2023) Right now it is in El Corte Inglés for 429 euros. It’s a smart projector Quite compact with Tizen operating system that incorporates speakers and comes with both WiFi and Bluetooth and a microHDMI port. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links ZTE Nubia Flip 2 Little by little we are finding folding phones with slightly more reasonable prices that, fortunately, are below the 1,000 euro barrier. He ZTE Nubia Flip 2 now it costs 371.80 euros. It is a folding clamshell with 3-inch external and 6.9-inch internal screen. It has 256 GB of internal storage and comes with a 4,300 mAh battery. ZTE Nubia Flip 2 (256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LG 75UA75006LA If you are thinking of renewing your television, MediaMarkt has now lowered the price of the LG 75UA75006LA. By 599 euroswe are talking about a huge smart TV that incorporates a 75-inch screen. It is compatible with the HDR10 format, it has Filmmaker mode to watch movies and series and its speakers are compatible with Dolby Digital. LG 75UA75006LA (75 inches) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Google, Sony, Samsung, ZTE, LG In Xataka | The best mobile phones, we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | Best home theater projectors. Which one to buy and five recommended models from 299 to 18,000 euros

Clearance of Samsung Galaxy phones at the El Corte Inglés outlet with discounts of up to almost 60%

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The outlet of the El Corte Inglés online store has a huge number of refurbished devices that generally have very reasonable prices. Now, the store has added a lot of Samsung Galaxy phones. Some are from a few generations ago, which can be used if we are looking for a mobile phone solely to play with a controller, but others are more recent. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 299 eurosa mobile phone that, although it is from a few generations ago, is brand new with a very reasonable price. Samsung Galaxy S22 by 399 eurosa slightly more recent mobile that comes with 256 GB of internal storage. Samsung Galaxy S23 by 399 eurosFor the same price we can have this other mobile, although 128 GB. Samsung Galaxy S24+ by 599 eurosa large mobile phone from the previous generation that is brand new. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 899 eurosthe best mobile phone of the last generation that comes with 512 GB of internal storage. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE If we want to spend little money and are looking for a good brand mobile, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE We have it in El Corte Inglés for 299 euros (52% discount). It is reconditioned Brand New, which means that it may have some damage to the box. It is new, with the packaging slightly scratched.. He Samsung Galaxy S21 FE It is a mobile that comes with a 6.4-inch 2X AMOLED screen. Its panel offers a 120 Hz refresh rate, has wireless charging and has the Snapdragon 888 processor. In this case it comes with 256 GB internal storage. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy S22 The store also has at a similar price the Samsung Galaxy S22a mobile that can be purchased refurbished for 399 euros (56% discount). In this case we are talking about a smartphone Grade A refurbishedwhich means that it has some physical damage that cannot be seen with the naked eye. He Samsung Galaxy S22 mounts a somewhat smaller screen than the brand’s previous mobile, reaching the 6.1 inches. It incorporates the Samsung Exynos 2200 processor, offers resistance to water and dust (IP68) and again has 256 GB internal storage. Samsung Galaxy S22 (256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy S23 If we talk about somewhat more recent mobile phones, the store right now has the Samsung Galaxy S23 for a price of 399 euros (58% discount). Is Grade A refurbishedcomes with 128 GB of internal storage and its screen is also 6.1 inches. The processor is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and the speakers are compatible with Dolby Atmos. Samsung Galaxy S23 (128GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy S24+ Entering the most recent generation of this list we find the Samsung Galaxy S24+a larger mobile phone that is available for 599 euros (48% discount). It’s a smartphone reconditioned Brand new It has a 6.7-inch screen, its processor is the Exynos 2400, it has 256 GB of internal storage and its software will be updated for several years. Samsung Galaxy S24+ (256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Moving on to the most powerful and complete mobile phone on this list, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is in El Corte Inglés for 899 euros (43% discount). It’s phone Grade A refurbished which incorporates a 6.8-inch screen, has 512 GB of internal storage, its processor is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, includes S-Pen and its software will be updated for several years. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (512GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | El Corte Inglés and Compradicción (header), Samsung In Xataka | The best mobile phones, we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | Best Samsung phones in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and five recommended models

TCL will make Sony’s next TVs in a deal to confront a common enemy: Samsung and LG

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If you have felt an earthquake and you don’t know where it is coming from, the easiest thing is for it to come from Japan. Specifically, from the headquarters of a Sony that has been associated with excellence in image quality for decades and that ends of ceding control of its Bravia brand to the Chinese company TCL. Since the time of Trinitron technology (so currently sought after to play on retro consoles) until Wega and the current Bravia, the Japanese giant had earned a deserved space in the premium range. They did not manufacture their panels (they bought them from Samsung and LG), but they did fine-tune them to offer very purist cinematic experiences. On the other side of the pond, in China, TCL has grown in recent years until it became one of the largest panel manufacturing companies. Now, China and Japan are joining their paths thanks to a joint venture that will take advantage of “the high-quality audio and image technology that Sony has cultivated over the years.” And the accounts are favorable for TCL: while the Chinese will control 51% of the joint-venture, the Japanese will keep 49%. It makes… quite a bit of sense. Movement that sounds more like a win-win than a retreat Although Sony televisions have extremely high-quality panels and modes that are very suitable for both movies and, above all, for video games in conjunction with a PlayStation 5the market has become increasingly complicated. Sony’s brand value and its name make its televisions more expensive than those of the competition, and that competition (led by Samsung or LG), is tighter than ever thanks to its OLED and QD-OLED technology. TCL is not far behind. After a huge investment in plants within China, the company has specialized in manufacturing Gen 10.5 panels. This implies that they have an enormous production capacity, which in practice translates into an ability like few others to flood the market with large-inch televisions at rock-bottom prices. That’s where this joint venture makes perfect sense. In its statement, Sony has confirmed that the company will operate globally and carry out the entire process: development, design, manufacturing, logistics, sales and customer service for both televisions and home audio equipment. We believe this strategic partnership with Sony represents a unique opportunity to combine the strengths of Sony and TCL – Du Juan, President of TCL Electronics That name of ‘Sony’ and ‘Bravia’ is a perfect opportunity for a TCL that will see how it can operate a brand of international prestige. For its part, Sony gains muscle that it did not have until now thanks to the most powerful companies when it comes to producing large-scale panels. Of course, apart from that 51% over Sony’s 49%, and the possibility of using its name, TCL gains something else: penetration in Japan, a protectionist market that prioritizes Japanese brands, especially against arrivals from China. The Japanese company has commented that it will be at the end of 2026 when the binding agreements between the two will be closed in order to begin operations in April 2027. And although this is an interesting operation as a whole, TCL is the clear winner: it gains premium credibility without having to build it from scratch, while Sony dilutes precisely what made its brand valuable. Images | TCL, Xataka In Xataka | The next big chip crisis is beginning. And this time copper and water are responsible.

Carrefour has this 65-inch Samsung TV at an outlet price and gives you a coupon of more than 100 euros for future purchases

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Carrefour has been becoming, for some time now, one of those stores where we can find very good opportunities to buy a TV for our home. Now, it is celebrating its “Save the VAT” campaign and one of the bargains is this smart tv samsung TU65U7025FKwhich is reduced to 499 euros. Plus, you get a worth 104.79 euros for future purchases in your hypermarkets or in your online store. If you want it and you have the Carrefour Pass card (if you cannot request it easily), you can finance this TV in 10 installments of 49.90 euros. Samsung LED TU65U7025FK 65″ 4K UltraHD Smart TV Tizen HDR10 The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A good, pretty and cheap TV This TV from the Korean firm has a 65 inch LED panel diagonal, making it ideal for setting up your own home theater. It offers 4K Ultra HD resolution and is compatible with HDR10+ and incorporates Filmmaker mode. Its speakers offer a 20W RMS power and incorporate Q-Symphony technology. Regarding the operating system under which it works, it is tizenwhich is typical of the Samsung firm. Another thing that this Samsung television stands out for is its compatibility with Apple AirPlay 2 and allows voice control through voice assistants Alexa, Google Assistant and Bixby. Finally, it is worth mentioning its connectivity section, since it has WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, three HDMIs, a USB 2.0 port and Ethernet. Some accessories that may interest you for this TV Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Sound Bar HW-B450F/ZF 2025 The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Webedia and Samsung In Xataka | Best home theater projectors. Which one to buy and five recommended models from 299 to 18,000 euros In Xataka | Mega-guide to set up a home theater: projector, screen, sound system and more

Samsung has tripled its profits

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The madness with the RAM memory prices is conditioning how the PCs that are sold are assembledthreatens with increase in the price of mobile phones and there is even talk that Mobile phones with 4GB of RAM are coming back. But what is bad news for the vast majority is excellent news for a few, and there is a clear winner. Samsung is getting rich. Samsung has published the fourth quarter 2025 results and the figures make it clear that if there is a winner in the problem of RAM prices, it is them: Operating profit for the quarter was $14 billion, a year-on-year increase of 208%. Compared to the previous quarter, operating profit has increased by 64.3% and revenue has increased by 8.1%. It sells more, but above all it sells more expensively. If we look at the photo of the full year, Samsung has earned 33% more than in 2024. Why it is important. Samsung consolidates itself as a leader in the memory sector and enters a phase of extraordinary profits. Is the technology company that has appreciated the most in 2025, with a growth of 123.11%, all driven by the very high demand for memory to meet the needs of AI. The best option. Samsung shares They have risen almost 30% in the last month and 1.8% after the results were announced. The excellent results and valuation place Samsung in a very advantageous position in the market. According to Macquarie analysts “We did not find a better option than Samsung in the entire AI supply chain.” HBM. Seizing the moment, Jun Young-hyun, head of the semiconductor division, has assured that they hope to catch up with SK Hynix in advanced HBM chips, which are a key component in data centers. Samsung already announced its HBM4 chip a few days ago and its objective is clear: to once again be NVIDIA’s number one supplier. Unstoppable escalation. According to the latest report of Counterpointthe memory market is in a hyper-bullish phase. At the end of 2025, prices rose by 40-50% and another similar increase is expected in the first quarter of 2026. For the third quarter, they talk about 20% more. In other words, a 64GB RDIMM module (used in servers) cost $255 in September 2025, rose to $450 at the end of the year, and will cost $700 in March of this year. 1,000 dollars. The border of $1,000 is not that far away and reaching it seems feasible given that analysts predict that the situation It will continue throughout 2026some even point out that extends until 2028. If reached, it would be almost double what it rose in 2018 when another price peak occurred. No low prices, thank you. The insatiable demand for AI is causing shortages, which in turn are causing prices to rise. A possible solution would be to increase production, but Samsung and SK Hynix flatly refused arguing that there is a risk of overproduction. Currently, Samsung is only managing to fulfill 70% of DRAM orders. Looking at the numbers, it is clear that it is profitable for them. Image | Samsung In Xataka | The US is beginning to realize something worrying: AI data centers are skyrocketing its electricity bill

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