Qualcomm has launched its latest high-end smartphone processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, featuring a groundbreaking new Oryon CPU, enhanced AI capabilities, and an upgraded Hexagon NPU. This powerful chip promises to deliver desktop-like performance and personalize on-device AI experiences. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is expected to power upcoming flagship devices from major brands like Asus, Honor, OnePlus, Oppo, and Xiaomi.
The price of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, designed to power future Android flagship devices in 2025, is anticipated to increase significantly, potentially leading to higher smartphone prices. This potential increase could extend to the cost of the SM8750 wafer used in chip production. Although the exact percentage increase remains unspecified, even a modest increase of 10-20% could result in elevated MSRPs for upcoming Android flagship phones. However, it’s worth noting that manufacturers may not always pass on production cost increases to consumers.
