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2026-07-25·QCOM·pricing change
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Qualcomm has informed customers of a double-digit price increase for its chips, according to a Bloomberg report...

Qualcomm has informed customers of a double-digit price increase for its chips, according to a Bloomberg report (source), corroborated by Turkish media (source).

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Qualcomm has informed customers of a double-digit price increase for its chips, according to a Bloomberg report (source), corroborated by Turkish media (source). This marks a significant shift in Qualcomm's pricing strategy, likely driven by increased demand for AI-capable chips and rising manufacturing costs. Meanwhile, Honor confirmed its upcoming Robot Phone will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (source), a major design win that signals continued smartphone OEM adoption. Additionally, a cheaper variant of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is reportedly in development (source), suggesting Qualcomm is expanding its product portfolio to capture more market segments. Samsung's adoption of Snapdragon across new devices (source) further strengthens Qualcomm's mobile and XR presence. These combined developments point to robust demand and pricing power, positive for Qualcomm's revenue and margin outlook.

What the sources said

  • Bloomberg: "Qualcomm tells customers that prices are going up by double digits" (paywalled, but headline indicates price hike).
  • Technode: "Honor has confirmed that its Robot Phone will launch in August, using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip."
  • Notebookcheck: "A cheaper Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 variant is reportedly in the works and could be a lifeline for budget flagships."
  • Digitimes: "Qualcomm expands Galaxy AI partnership as Samsung adopts Snapdragon across new device lineup."

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