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- The first rumors related to the Galaxy S21 indicate that Samsung’s first 2021 flagship might be even more expensive than the Galaxy S20.
- The Snapdragon 875 price has reportedly leaked, and the chip is around $100 more expensive than the 865 platform that powers the Galaxy S20, OnePlus 8 Pro, and other 2020 Android flagships.
- Xiaomi is reportedly deciding on how to address this cost increase for its next-gen flagships.
With six months left in this awful year, it’s too early to talk about the Android flagships of 2021. But a new report seems to indicate that the Galaxy S21 (or S30), the OnePlus 9, and every other Android flagship that will get the Snapdragon 875 processor from Qualcomm might be more expensive than this year’s flagships. That’s definitely not the kind of rumor Android fans will appreciate, especially given the current landscape. The novel coronavirus pandemic has put millions of people out of a job, and smartphones have been hurt as a result. At the same time, Apple launched a very affordable 2nd-generation iPhone SE, and the upcoming iPhone 12 series is rumored to start as low as $649 for the 5.4-inch model. A 4G-only version of the phone could be priced at $549.
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Here’s why the next-gen Galaxy S21 and OnePlus 9 might be even more expensive originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 29 Jun 2020 at 06:50:46 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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