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Why are Qualcomm Snapdragon processors so expensive?

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M. Delilah

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Answered May 15, 2020

Snapdragon processors are the top tier that Qualcomm offers. Their faster processors, such as those in the 600 or 800 series can cost an average of thirty to fifty dollars. Compared to other processor chips, this price is high.

The high cost is worth it because Qualcomm offers a number of benefits that other processors do not offer. One reason for this cost is the high battery life that the processor offers. It can last twice as long as other processors, and when the battery life is depleted, it can charge faster. Along with that, the processor offers better graphics than others.

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Bergeront Tiffney

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Bergeront Tiffney, Computer Engineer, M. Tech, Southeast Montgomery

Answered May 12, 2020

The fact that this is being used for some of the most high-end phones already speaks a lot about the reason why this is expensive. Samsung Galaxy S20 is considered to be the best flagship smartphone right now based on specs. It only deserves to have the best in everything that it can offer.

This company has chosen this particular chipset, which means that this is also the best out of all the chipsets that are being offered by Qualcomm. This chipset would come in two parts, which can be used for the different functions that the phone is supposed to offer.

The two parts would need to be purchased in a set. If one part malfunctions, the other one should be replaced as well.

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C. Reyes

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Answered May 11, 2020

The main reason why this is expensive is this is considered to be one of the Qualcomm processors right now that is being used for flagship phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S20. This is considered to be the best Android phone now, and it only deserves to have the best chipset. What makes this different from the others is that it makes use of two parts.

One chip can be used for cores, and another one can be used for cores. Take note that these two parts cannot be sold separately. They need to go together, especially when being placed in different gadgets. It may require you to spend more, but it will be worth it.

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J. Harty

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J. Harty, Writer, M.A, Chula Vista

Answered May 01, 2020

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC is the ultimate of Qualcomm processors for mobile phones. Several smartphones, such as the Galaxy S20 series, bear the S65. First, there is the flagship design that makes it a costly processor for flagships. Next, the new SoC design that makes it more expensive for OEM’s Qualcomm flagship SoC’s of the past integrates 4 G modems onto a single processor chip.

The new Snapdragon 865 requires two chips. One chip is for graphics and cores. The other chip is for X55 is for the new 56 to go with the 865 processor. OEM’s who went to use the latest 865 must purchase the X55 modem chip as well. Qualcomm is not selling the cores and modems separately. It is for this rationale that manufacturers spend more money to buy.

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