Samsung aims to use more Exynos chips in phones, reducing costs and reliance on Qualcomm. Here are the details.
Smartphones are steadily becoming more expensive. Just a few years back, a top-of-the-line phone costing $800 would have been seen as a luxury. Today, that price tag seems almost reasonable. This shift can be attributed largely to the increasing performance capabilities of these devices, which come at a higher cost.
For example, the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, found in many flagship Android phones, is estimated to be priced around $200. This represents a 25% increase compared to the previous generation’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Unsurprisingly, this hike in processor pricing translates directly to higher phone prices for consumers.
In response, phone manufacturers are faced with a few options.
