Major manufacturers like Samsung and Xiaomi are also introducing new smartphones in 2025. However, prices could rise significantly if the leaks about the next Qualcomm processor are accurate. Some are expecting prices to increase by +20%. This means that the best smartphone models will soon cost more than 2,000 euros, if you are willing to pay the prices.
Where could prices rise? Qualcomm will present its latest products in a few weeks, on October 21, 2024. This will specifically be about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. It is expected to be better, faster, and more efficient, and large companies like Samsung and Huawei are expected to integrate the latest processor into their best smartphones. Samsung is using the predecessor “Snapdragon 8 Gen 3” in the current S23 Ultra.
Leaks now claim that the prices for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could increase significantly. We are talking about 20% more. This is reported by the magazine Android Authority. Manufacturers typically pass the higher costs on to customers. And this could also be the case in 2025 when new devices are introduced.
Some high-end models already cost over 1,500 euros, and some models are likely to be even more expensive in 2025
What are the current prices? For Samsung’s best model, the Galaxy S24 Ultra with 1 TB storage, you currently pay officially 1,809 euros. The predecessor, the S23 Ultra, cost 1,819 euros at launch with 1 TB storage. The entry-level variant with 256 GB of the Galaxy S24 Ultra starts at “only” 1,449 euros.
For the Honor Magic V3, you also have to pay 1,999 euros on the market. The ROG Phone 8 Pro from ASUS is priced at 1,199 euros, making it a bit cheaper.
How much could prices increase? If Samsung actually passes the high prices from Qualcomm onto customers, prices are likely to rise significantly. If we really have to add 20% to the current prices, that would put the S25 Ultra at around 2,170 euros. Other manufacturers are unlikely to have different prices.
The same calculation applies to other manufacturers: For many companies where products are already significantly over 1,000 euros, the threshold of 2,000 euros could be exceeded.
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