The Samsung Galaxy S25 series could cost more than the S24 line, and its all thanks to the chipset

Date:
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:21:19 +0000

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The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could cost almost 21% more than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

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Samsungs top phones are already expensive, but its 2025 handsets could be
even pricier if they use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, as at least some
of them are expected to.

Qualcomm, which makes Snapdragon chipsets, has itself previously said to expect the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 to cost more than the Gen 3, and now we have an idea of how much more, with reputable leaker @UniverseIce claiming (via NotebookCheck ) that it will cost $240 (around 185 / AU$360).

Thats apparently a 20.68% price increase compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, amounting to about $40 (roughly 30 / AU$60) more.

And theres no reason to think that such an increase wouldnt be passed on to consumers, which could mean higher prices for not just the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, but also the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7,
and numerous other Android phones, including devices from OnePlus, Sony, Xiaomi, and more. Lots of factors affect the price

Still, there are a few things to bear in mind here. For a start, this news isnt confirmed just yet, so wed take it with a pinch of salt. Also, a lot of factors affect the pricing of a phone, so while this is worrying news, its possible that other factors could help to keep the price down.

Plus, brands like Samsung that sell enormous numbers of phones might be able to negotiate better pricing for the chipset.

Theres also a chance that companies could turn to other chipsets if the price is too high. Samsung already equips some of its phones with the companys own Exynos chipset, including often Galaxy S flagships in some regions, and then theres MediaTek, which wed previously heard Samsung might turn to for chipsets.

Still, if this leak is correct then theres a real chance that quite a lot of 2025s best Android phones will be at least a little more expensive than current models. You might also like Best Samsung phones : top Galaxy handsets ranked Samsung Galaxy S24 review : the Galaxy's pocket powerhouse iPhone 16 event live blog : live reports ahead of the iPhone 16 launch



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