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Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor industry is experiencing a significant price surge in memory products, driven by increased demand from AI applications and a supply shortage, leading companies like Samsung to prioritize profitability over long-term contracts with their mobile division [1][2][3]. Group 1: Samsung's Strategy - Samsung's semiconductor division has rejected a long-term DRAM contract from its mobile division, opting instead for a short three-month agreement due to rising DRAM prices and AI demand [1][3]. - The price of high-end LPDDR5X 12GB has increased to approximately $70 by the end of November, more than doubling from around $33 at the beginning of the year [4]. - The rising costs of memory chips and processors are expected to increase their share of smartphone production costs by at least 5 percentage points [4]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The industry is entering a "super cycle" for memory, with high demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and low-power DRAM (LPDDR) driven by AI applications, resulting in a significant supply shortage [2][4]. - Major tech companies, including Dell and HP, have warned of potential memory chip shortages in the coming year due to surging demand from AI infrastructure [5]. - Consumer electronics manufacturers like Xiaomi have issued warnings about potential price increases, while companies like Lenovo and ASUS are stockpiling memory chips to mitigate rising costs [5]. Group 3: Market Outlook - Analysts expect the price increases for DRAM and NAND flash memory to continue for several quarters due to strong demand and lagging supply [5].