In 2025, already expensive smartphones will cost even more: what is this connected with

The price of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset may increase by 20 % — to around $190 due to advanced 3nm manufacturing.

The cost of smartphones may increase as manufacturers may pass on the increased price of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset to consumers. Despite this, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to have higher performance than iPhone chips, writes androidpolice.com.

Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip in October, which marked the debut of specialized Oryon processor cores in a smartphone SoC (system on chip — system on a crystal, — ed.). However, this update will most likely come at a price, as a Qualcomm executive previously hinted that the new chipset could be more expensive than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. A new leak confirmed those fears by revealing the expected price of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor has been a hot topic lately, and there has been a lot of talk about its potential price. On Weibo, a Digital Chat Station informant commented on the matter, stating that the upcoming premium chipsets from Qualcomm and MediaTek are likely to be more expensive than their previous versions, the media reports.

DCS reports that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will cost around $190, while the Dimensity 9400 chip is expected to cost around $155. If these figures are correct, then these prices are 20% higher than the previous models. This cost increase is largely due to the costs associated with TSMC's advanced 3nm manufacturing process.

Prices listed may not be final for retail, and even leaks say these estimates are only estimates. However, DCS has a solid reputation, and similar statements about the price of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 have come from other sources, according to the article.

It is worth noting that pricing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is a difficult task due to several factors. Qualcomm likely has different agreements with its partners, which means they won't treat everyone equally when it comes to pricing.

The processor, along with the display and camera modules, makes up most of the total cost smartphone. So if chip prices skyrocket, it could affect the cost of Android phones in 2025. Manufacturers have several ways to deal with this. They can simply raise the price of the device and pass that cost on to consumers. But in the past, some brands have preferred to save money by cutting back on camera modules, case materials or display.

The good news is that Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's Oryon processor is expected to deliver a big performance boost compared to iPhone chips. So, if users want to get the maximum possible performance, smartphones with a new chipset from Qualcomm can be a great option, the authors of the material are sure.