OnePlus Pad Go 2, Pad Go Lite prices increased by up to Rs 2,000 due to…

The consumer electronics sector is currently facing significant challenges, influenced by a surge in demand for AI technologies and increased costs for RAM storage. This situation is now impacting consumers directly, as major brands like Apple and OnePlus are raising prices on various products. Recently, OnePlus announced a price hike on its mid-range tablets, the OnePlus Pad Go 2 and Pad Go Lite, with increases reaching up to ₹2,000 in India. The new pricing for the OnePlus Pad Go 2 (Wi-Fi) starts at ₹29,999 for the entry-level model featuring 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, up from its previous price of ₹28,999. The 256GB variant is now priced at ₹32,999, while the 8GB + 256GB 5G model has increased to ₹35,999. Similarly, the OnePlus Pad Go Lite (Wi-Fi) has seen its starting price rise to ₹19,999 for the basic 6GB + 128GB model, climbing from ₹18,999. The cellular version with 8GB of RAM now costs ₹22,999, an increase from ₹20,999. Notably, since their launch, both tablet models have experienced a total price increase of ₹3,000. The OnePlus Pad Go 2 debuted in December 2025 at a starting price of ₹26,999, while the OnePlus Pad Lite was introduced in July of the previous year at ₹15,999. This trend of rising prices is reflective of broader industry shifts, driven by escalating costs of NAND and DRAM storage, alongside the growing demand for AI hardware. As the industry grapples with these pricing pressures, several smartphone manufacturers are also reporting significant price increases. Apple recently confirmed its own price hikes on iPads, MacBooks, and other devices, and expectations are high that the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max series will follow suit with notable price increases. This pattern underscores a wider trend of escalating costs across the tech landscape.