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Qualcomm Confirms Double-Digit Price Hike for Snapdragon Chips

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

Qualcomm announced a price increase for its Snapdragon chipsets starting September 1, with a possible double-digit hike. The move will affect smartphone makers and could raise device costs for consumers. Qualcomm dominates the Android chip market, giving it leverage to pass on higher prices.

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Qualcomm's price hike underscores its market power, but may push manufacturers toward competitors like MediaTek or custom silicon.
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