Key facts
- Samsung LSI has raised the price of its Exynos 2600 chip to $270 per unit.
- Samsung Mobile is reducing the share of Exynos 2600 in the Galaxy Z Flip 8.
- Samsung Mobile is increasing its use of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip.
- The Exynos 2600 is now a less economical alternative compared to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Samsung LSI has reportedly engaged in price gouging tactics over the past few months by repeatedly increasing the per-unit price of its flagship Exynos 2600 chip. This has led Samsung Mobile to seek more economical alternatives. As a result, Samsung Mobile is reducing the planned share of the Exynos 2600 chip in the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8. Instead, the company is increasing its reliance on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, which is now considered a more cost-effective option due to the Exynos 2600's price hikes. This situation is described as a consequence of an internal feud between Samsung's divisions.