20% estimated price increase for flagship Android phones due to rise in Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 chip costs, attributed to TSMC'

Flagship Android phones may see price increases due to the anticipated rise in costs for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 chips, with estimates of a 20% hike. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to cost about $190, while the Dimensity 9400 may reach $155. This increase is attributed to TSMC's advanced 3nm manufacturing process. Consequently, major smartphone brands could raise prices for devices launching in early 2025.

September 30, 2024
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