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The global semiconductor cost crunch is showing little sign of easing, and Qualcomm has become the latest major chipmaker to announce higher prices.<\/p>\n
In an interview with CNBC, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon confirmed that the company will raise prices across its portfolio of mobile chips from 1 September<\/b>. Amon attributed the increase to elevated production and component costs.<\/p>\n
Qualcomm\u2019s confirmation of a price hike is yet another headwind for Android smartphone makers. Qualcomm supplies processors to many of the world\u2019s leading Android brands, including Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, OPPO, vivo, and Honor. Any increase in chip prices is likely to ripple through the supply chain and, ultimately, onto consumers.<\/p>\n
The timing is particularly challenging. Qualcomm\u2019s announcement comes a week after reports that TSMC is planning another round of price increases of up to 10% in 2027. At the same time, the global shortage of memory chips is expected to persist until 2030. This will likely keep DRAM and NAND flash prices at all-time highs.<\/p>\n
The combined effect is creating a perfect storm for consumer electronics manufacturers. Smartphone makers are now grappling with rising costs for processors, memory, manufacturing, and other key components, making it increasingly difficult to absorb the additional expense without passing some of it on to customers.<\/p>\n
Both Apple and Google have confirmed price increases for their devices, citing the unprecedented surge in memory costs. Qualcomm\u2019s decision now raises the prospect that Android smartphone vendors could soon follow with similar adjustments across future flagship and even mid-range devices.<\/p>\n
Source: CNBC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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