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Qualcomm is raising phone chip prices starting September 1st

The VergeWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 9:41 PM

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Qualcomm is raising phone chip prices starting September 1st
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RAMageddon won't be the only reason your next phone costs more - Qualcomm is about to raise prices on all its processors, as well. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said on Wednesday that "prices are going to go up" on the company's products starting on September 1st, CNBC reports.

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What happened

RAMageddon won't be the only reason your next phone costs more - Qualcomm is about to raise prices on all its processors, as well. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said on Wednesday that "prices are going to go up" on the company's products starting on September 1st, CNBC reports.

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Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.

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  1. The Verge published: Qualcomm is raising phone chip prices starting September 1st

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Economic impact

Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Qualcomm and September.

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