Qualcomm reported June-quarter revenue of $9.947 billion, down 4 per cent, and said Apple chip revenue will halve between September and December. Snapdragon prices rise by a double-digit percentage from 1 September. Average phone prices already hit a record $550 in 2026, up about $100, as memory costs rose more than 300 per cent.

Qualcomm has told customers prices go up by double digits on chips shipped after 1 September. MediaTek moved first, in June. Apple sits it out.

Qualcomm plant deutliche Preiserhöhungen für seine Chips. Die könnten eine Vielzahl von Geräten weiter verteuern, darunter vor allem Smartphones und Wearables.

Shares of the company were down more than 4% in extended trading on Wednesday, while Apple shares were flat.