High inflation and the chip crisis faced by the technology industry have significantly increased smartphone prices. A recent report reveals the prices Qualcomm is demanding from companies for Snapdragon chipsets. According to the report, the most powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 costs $160.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 priced at 160 USD
The smartphone industry is buzzing with rumors about Qualcomm’s pricing strategy for Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. A new report indicates that the selling price of the chipset has reached $160, which suggests that flagship models like the Galaxy S23 could face price hikes.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 will be more expensive than expected for many smartphone manufacturers. Qualcomm’s pricing of $160 for the new chipset implies further price increases in flagship models. We believe that the price increase in the Snapdragon lineup will directly impact consumers.
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Apple’s direct competitor to Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the Apple A16, costs $110. The $50 price difference between the two processors, both manufactured with TSMC’s 4nm architecture, does not go unnoticed. This directly affects iPhone pricing as well.
The high pricing of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has raised concerns about the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This chipset is expected to offer up to 30% performance improvement and will be produced with TSMC’s more advanced N4P architecture.
