# Flagship phones are a better deal than mid-rangers in 2026, and here's the proof

> Flagship phones are a better deal than mid-rangers in 2026, and here's the proof Aug 7, 2026 — 6:13 AM ET - Soaring memory and RAM prices are pushing mid-range phone prices upward, narrowing the price gap with flagship…

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/flagships-better-deals-mid-rangers-3695801/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a75cc8b37eb177d06a4d507)
- **Published:** 2026-08-07
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #apple #samsung #galaxy #android
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a75cc8b37eb177d06a4d507

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