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TSMC Raises Chip Prices, Flagship Phones Set to Soar

9/23/2025

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  • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) raises 3nm N3P wafer prices, lifting Qualcomm costs 16% and MediaTek 24% on flagship chips, with wafers roughly 20% pricier than the N3E process.
  • Analysts expect 2nm chips to cost 50% more, pushing 2026 flagship smartphone prices higher.
  • Apple, TSMC's largest customer, likely secured better pricing and avoided these increases.