Mobile Hardware /
Qualcomm price increases threaten gaming handhelds
Reported double-digit Snapdragon price rises are expected from September 1 as manufacturing costs climb.
By Gameforce Mobile News Desk · Source: GamesRadar / Android Central
Key facts
- Topic:
- Mobile Hardware
- Published:
- July 30, 2026
- Source:
- GamesRadar / Android Central
- Reported by:
- Gameforce Mobile News Desk
Qualcomm’s planned chipset increases could make upcoming Android handhelds and gaming phones noticeably more expensive. Snapdragon processors power devices from Retroid, AYN and several premium phone manufacturers, leaving hardware brands to absorb the extra cost or pass it to buyers. Portable gaming was already becoming expensive. The silicon has apparently reviewed the market and decided it was underpriced.
