Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be much more expensive to make, possibly driving up phone prices

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• Previously, we confirmed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 would be more expensive than the 8 Gen 3.
• Today, we have more information on this, suggesting a significant price jump of 25-30%.
• If true, it seems likely smartphone prices would go up in 2025.

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During the launch of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in October last year, Qualcomm told us that the eventual Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 would be more expensive than the 8 Gen 3. Today, we learned a little more about how much more expensive the flagship Android processor might be.

According to reliable leaker Ming-Chi Kuo, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be 25-30% more expensive than the 8 Gen 3. This is a major jump, putting the chip’s cost somewhere in the $200 range.



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