Samsung’s financial woes may hit consumers through:
Product Impacts:
- Galaxy S25 launch pushed to October (from August)
- Fold 6 may skip AI co-processor to cut costs
- Memory price hikes could raise SSD/PC costs 10-15%
Service Cuts:
- Free Galaxy AI features may become subscription-based
- Trade-in values dropping 20%
Alternative Options:
- SK Hynix-powered devices (HP, Lenovo)
- TSMC-chip phones (iPhone 16, Pixel 9)
