Qualcomm has reportedly raised prices for its Snapdragon X and Snapdragon X2 Elite processors by approximately 10%. The increase took effect on October 1, 2026.
The reported reasons include surging global demand for AI-capable laptops and PCs and rising manufacturing costs at semiconductor foundries. Intel has also raised prices on its new processors, reflecting competition for advanced chipmaking capacity as demand for on-device AI processing grows. Higher component costs could push up prices for next-generation PCs and laptops.