Many earlier rumors for the reason that launch of the Galaxy S25 telephones have claimed that Qualcomm is planning a large worth improve for the 8 Elite Gen 2. This was one of many causes, in keeping with experiences, that Samsung was decided to excellent the Exynos 2600 on time. Failing to take action would have probably meant a way more costly Galaxy S26 lineup.
Samsung can’t afford to try this if it needs to maintain parity with present iPhone costs. So I’m positive that this information should be of nice reduction to the corporate, as a result of it now has an out if the Exynos technique doesn’t work.
It’s no secret that lots of tech fans want Snapdragon chips over Exynos. I’ve been hoping for Samsung to type out its yield issues, however that looks like a extra drawn-out endeavor than beforehand anticipated. The corporate did finally stabilize its 3 nm manufacturing course of, and I’m hopeful that the two nm course of can be ok for well timed supply of the Exynos 2600.
If that doesn’t occur, nonetheless, then Samsung can now at the least use Snapdragon once more with out worrying an excessive amount of about manufacturing prices. Apple, then again, is going through lots of unpredictability. The iPhone 17 is anticipated to make use of 3 nm chips, and the telephones after which can be deliberate to function 2 nm chips, each offered by TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Firm).
However President Donald Trump’s tariff plans, and his insistence on an American-made iPhone, are making issues troublesome (and costly) for Apple. Even when the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 noticed a large worth hike — and was used within the S26 sequence — Samsung’s telephones should value the identical as the brand new iPhone fashions.
Ultimately, it’s the patron that’s dropping right here.
