Qualcomm recently launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite, with big improvements in performance and efficiency compared to the older version. However, these upgrades came with a higher price. Now, a new leak suggests that the next version, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2), will be even more expensive. Here’s what we know so far.
Higher Price for the Next Chip
The news comes from a South Korean publication called KiPost. They report that Qualcomm will raise the price of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 in 2025. This is surprising because the Snapdragon 8 Elite already had a price hike of about 20 to 30 percent.
Why the Price Hike?
The anticipated 20% performance boost from the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is the cause of the price hike. This aligns with previous reports. Although there isn’t much information about the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 right now, it might use TSMC’s latest 3nm process, which could bring a 20 percent or higher performance boost.
Performance Expectations
A 20 percent improvement is more common for an annual release, in contrast to the significant performance leap from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 to the Snapdragon 8 Elite (more than 40 percent). This raises the question: Are flagship processors for Android smartphones becoming too expensive? As key parts like cameras, batteries, displays, and processors get pricier, the overall cost of buying high-end smartphones keeps going up.
Conclusion
Remember, this is just a leak, and nothing is confirmed yet. Therefore, be skeptical of this news.
