Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro Chipset to Have ‘Extremely’ High Price Tag, Tipster Claims

Qualcomm is set to unveil its next flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro, which is anticipated to carry a significantly high price tag, according to industry sources. This advanced system-on-chip (SoC) is expected to utilize a 2nm fabrication process by TSMC, similar to its standard counterpart, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 6. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro is believed to be featured in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, slated for release in the following year. As a result of the expected price hike for the chipset, analysts predict that the smartphone itself might also come with an elevated price point, reflecting the premium technology integrated within. Historically, Qualcomm’s flagship chipsets have driven innovations in mobile technology, and this latest iteration is expected to continue that trend, offering enhanced performance and efficiency for high-end devices in the competitive smartphone market.