It is common knowledge that the global economy is going through hard times, international conflicts and problems with raw material supplies have led to high production costs. Thus, it is clear that by 2025, especially expensive phones may become more expensive.
Senior Executive Director Xiaomi gave a specific warning signal:
Redmi General Manager Wang Teng Thomas noted on Weibo that “upstream” costs continue to rise when it comes to smartphones. The executive even asked his followers whether they prefer smartphones with downgraded features to keep the price down or more expensive phones with upgrades.
The publication suggests that Xiaomi’s next flagship phones, expected in October, could be more expensive or see discounts to keep the same price.
One of the important reasons, besides this price increase, is the processor. Snapdragon 8 4th generationwhich is expected to be used in many of the best Android phones. Last year, Qualcomm confirmed that the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor will be more expensive than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and will be 20-30% more valuable.
Another benefit that could lead to an increase is, of course, the introduction of more RAM for mobile phones with AI features.
Source: Digital Trends
