Multiple smartphone and tablet brands could be raising their prices starting today, according to tipster Abhishek Yadav. The reported reason is rising component costs and memory supply issues.

Samsung tablets are expected to see price increases from March 1. Abhishek Yadav claims the hike is confirmed, but Samsung hasn’t made an official announcement yet. Specific models and new prices haven’t been revealed.

Vivo and iQOO raised prices on several smartphones in India. Here’s what changed:

iQOO Z10 and Vivo T4 5G went up by ₹2,000. The base model increased from ₹22,999 to ₹24,999. Higher variants also increased by ₹2,000. The 8GB/256GB version moved from ₹24,999 to ₹26,999, and the 12GB/256GB model went from ₹26,999 to ₹28,999.

iQOO Z10R and Vivo T4R 5G saw the same ₹2,000 increase. The starting price shifted from ₹20,999 to ₹22,999. The 8GB/256GB variant changed from ₹22,999 to ₹24,999, while the 12GB/256GB model moved from ₹24,999 to ₹26,999.

iQOO Z10x and Vivo T4x 5G got different increases depending on storage. The base model went up ₹1,500, from ₹15,499 to ₹16,999. The 8GB/128GB version increased ₹2,500, from ₹16,499 to ₹18,999. The 8GB/256GB model also jumped ₹2,500, from ₹18,499 to ₹20,999.

The tipster also mentions that other brands like OnePlus and Realme could announce price increases soon. The broader reason cited is rising memory component costs affecting the entire industry.

Smartphone prices have been climbing gradually over recent months. Today’s increases mean you’ll now pay ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 more, depending on which phone you buy. Some models cost up to ₹3,000 extra compared to yesterday.

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