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.
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.
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