Islamabad: (RightNow) Smartphone prices have surged, increasing public difficulties. Buying a mobile phone has become challenging for the average person.

Market surveys indicate that phones with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage now cost between 22,000 and 40,000.

Dealers state that the price hike is not due to government taxes but the rising cost of memory chips.

The demand for memory chips is increasing due to advancements in artificial intelligence, making phone production more expensive.

It is noteworthy that the public has demanded immediate government action to control smartphone prices.