Qualcomm confirms Snapdragon price increases for chips shipped after September 1

Qualcomm confirmed on July 29 that it will raise prices on Snapdragon chips for shipments after September 1, after first telling customers. Bloomberg first reported the plan on July 24. The size of the increase has not been disclosed; Bloomberg described it as possibly double-digit. Android phone makers are the customers most affected, which adds margin pressure on the handset line.

• Applies to chips shipped after September 1, 2026
• Bloomberg first reported the plan on July 24
• No percentage increase disclosed; Bloomberg cited possible double-digit increases