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MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Reportedly Sees Major Price Hike Over Dimensity 9500, May Still Be Below Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro

MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Reportedly Sees Major Price Hike Over Dimensity 9500, May Still Be Below Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro

Qualcomm’s next flagship processor is reportedly headed for a higher price.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Rohan Pal | Updated: 17 September 2026 11:47 IST

MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Reportedly Sees Major Price Hike Over Dimensity 9500, May Still Be Below Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro

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MediaTek recently introduced the Dimensity 9600 Pro with a 2nm process developed by TSMC

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Highlights

The 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro costs more than its predecessor
The processor reportedly packs over 33 billion transistors
The first Dimensity 9600 Pro phones could arrive soon

MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro is reportedly set to be the company's most expensive flagship smartphone processor yet. The chip is expected to cost more than its predecessor, although it could still be considerably cheaper than Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. The increase comes as smartphone chipmakers move towards more advanced manufacturing processes. MediaTek's latest flagship processor uses TSMC's 2nm technology and is expected to feature in premium smartphones, with the first devices reportedly arriving in the coming weeks.

MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Price Reportedly Higher Than Dimensity 9500

A TaiSounds report (via Gizmochina) claims that the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro could carry a maximum price of $220 (roughly Rs. 21,100) per unit. The reported figure is higher than the $180 (roughly Rs. 17,200) to $200 (roughly Rs. 19,200) range associated with the previous-generation Dimensity 9500. If accurate, it would be the highest price MediaTek has charged for a flagship mobile processor yet.

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Qualcomm's next flagship processor is reportedly headed for a higher price. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro is reportedly expected to cost about $300 (roughly Rs. 28,700) per chip. The reported figures would put Qualcomm's chip well above MediaTek's processor in terms of cost.

MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Built on a 2nm Process Debuts: See Features

MediaTek recently introduced the Dimensity 9600 Pro with a 2nm process developed by TSMC. The processor is reported to contain more than 33 billion transistors. The shift to 2nm manufacturing is also driving up processor production costs.

The reported increase is not limited to MediaTek. The cost of advanced smartphone processors is rising as the industry moves towards 2nm manufacturing. Apple's A20 Pro is also reportedly priced at approximately $280 (roughly Rs. 26,800) per chip. Based on the reported figures, that would put Apple's processor above the Dimensity 9600 Pro but below the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip.

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Smartphones powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro are expected to begin appearing in the coming weeks. The processor's reported pricing could raise handset costs, although MediaTek's chip would remain cheaper than Qualcomm's next premium offering. The reported prices point to the rising cost of producing newer smartphone chips.

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More