Next month, Qualcomm will unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and MediaTek will launch its competitor, the Dimensity 9400.Qualcomm had previously hinted that its upcoming chipset would be priced higher than its predecessor, and recent leaks have suggested an increased price tag as well, which could affect the prices of top Android phones.
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A new leak from the usually reliable tech tipster Digital Chat Station suggests that Qualcomm and MediaTek's upcoming flagship processors could have a higher price tag. Both the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400 are rumored to be around 20% more expensive than their predecessors, thanks to the high cost of TSMC's 3nm manufacturing process.
Specifically, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could cost around $190, while the Dimensity chip is estimated to cost $155. However, the tipster warned that these are rough estimates, as chipset prices can vary based on factors like exclusivity deals and production volume.
This isn't the first time we've heard about the rising cost of next-generation chips. In June, industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted an even bigger jump, estimating a 25-30%.
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Tipster Ice Universe has also come forward, indicating a 20.68% increase for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Whether it's closer to 20% or 30%, one thing is for sure - both top processors are seeing a price increase this year.
If manufacturers charge more for these key components, they're almost certain to raise the prices of top-of-the-line Android phones.
The tricky part is figuring out exactly how much this will affect the final price of the phones. Ultimately, they will likely see an increase in cost, but it won't be the full amount of the chip price increase.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is set to bring some major upgrades this year. This new SoC will be Qualcomm's first to feature its own Oryon , and early benchmarks suggest a pretty impressive performance boost.
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On the other hand, MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 will feature ARM's more powerful Cortex-X925 core . It recently achieved the highest AnTuTu benchmark score ever recorded for an Android phone.
Source: phonearena
