Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 chipset is reportedly 60 percent costlier than the SD865 and thus, the pricing of Android flagship phones could go higher.
One of the costliest components in a flagship smartphone is the chipset. Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, launched last year, was the most expensive from the company because of the built-in 5G modem.
Thanks to the built-in 5G technology, the cost increased, and thus, the pricing of the smartphones powered by the chipset also went up. Now, Android flagship smartphones are expected to even expensive from next year.
As per the report, Qualcomm Snapdragon 875, the next-generation flagship chipset, is about 60 percent more expensive than the SD865. While the SD865 costs around $150-160, the SD875 reportedly costs $250.
