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Phone makers are expected to use more recycled memory as rising prices squeeze the budget end of the market. TrendForce estimates reballed memory accounts for around 3–4% of use now, and forecasts that share could reach 7–9% in 2027.
Why it mattersThe process removes memory chips from old devices, melts off their solder and attaches them to new products. Tom’s Hardware, citing TrendForce, says the chips are mainly used in entry-level phones, often in 4GB LPDDR4X modules. It is a practical way to manage costs, though not exactly a plug-and-play recycling scheme: working with tiny chip connections takes specialist equipment and expertise.
Discuss: Should recycled memory stay a budget-phone compromise, or is it a sensible way to make more devices affordable?
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