Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Price Leak: 20% Increase, Potentially Reaching $240

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Price Leak: 20% Increase, Potentially Reaching $240Qualcomm is set to release its newest flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, in October. This will be the first time the company will utilize its own Oryon CPU cores in a smartphone SoC

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Price Leak: 20% Increase, Potentially Reaching $240

Qualcomm is set to release its newest flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, in October. This will be the first time the company will utilize its own Oryon CPU cores in a smartphone SoC. However, the introduction of this technology comes with new challenges. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is reportedly going to be priced higher than its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

An anonymous source revealed that the unit price for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be $240, a 20% increase compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 launched last year. This price is already close to the price of an entry-level smartphone, suggesting that flagship phones equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 may also see a price increase.

It is unclear at this time whether this price is for the Wi-Fi-only version or the version integrated with the 5G modem. Qualcomm may employ different pricing strategies for different versions of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. For example, the version integrated with the Snapdragon X80 5G modem may be subject to an additional charge.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is rumored to come in two versions: "SM8750" and "SM8750P." While the specific differences are unknown, we speculate that these versions may relate to different memory configurations or other hardware specifications.

The main reason for the price increase could be the adoption of TSMC's second-generation 3nm fabrication process and Qualcomm's own Oryon CPU cores. Both technologies will improve chip performance and energy efficiency but come with higher manufacturing costs.

It's worth noting that Qualcomm may offer different pricing strategies based on different partners. For example, Samsung, one of the largest smartphone manufacturers globally, might receive more favorable pricing, as they purchase a significant volume of Snapdragon chips annually, leading to higher profits for Qualcomm. Manufacturers like Xiaomi might face higher prices.

Overall, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to be priced higher than its predecessor, but the final pricing strategy remains to be confirmed by Qualcomm. We will continue to follow developments and bring you more updates on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.