The High Cost of Cutting-Edge Tech: What's Next for Android Phones?
Qualcomm's latest chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, is making waves, but not in a good way for phone makers. This chip is built using TSMC's advanced 3nm technology, which is expensive. The cost of making this chip is now 27% higher than the previous model, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This means phone companies have a tough choice: raise prices or cut costs elsewhere. ...