Ai un telefon vechi în sertar? Poate valora mai mult decât crezi! Chiar și cele stricate se vând • Newsweek România

The global shortage of memory chips is increasing the value of second-hand smartphones, including damaged ones. Demand for memory chips in AI is limiting supply for consumer electronics. Data shows that mid-range phones are now outselling lower-quality devices. Even older phones can be valuable for their parts, as repair shops and resellers seek components. The trend is driven by rising prices of new parts, with devices like the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra seeing significant resale values. This situation may continue until 2027, impacting both new phone prices and the second-hand market.