Overview
- Prolific Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station claims the base 12GB/256GB versions of the three flagships will launch in China at CNY 5,000, roughly $725.
- The rumored figure sits well above last year’s starters of CNY 4,000 for the OnePlus 15 and Redmi K90 Pro Max and CNY 4,100 for the iQOO 15, implying an increase of around 20%.
- Reports attribute the potential hike to pricier next‑gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 silicon and a RAM supply crunch tied to AI demand.
- Coverage notes Samsung disclosed Apple agreed to pay about double for future RAM purchases, a move seen as intensifying cost pressure on Android OEMs with less buying power.
- Outlets caution that no manufacturer has confirmed the pricing, though similar increases could appear outside China, and separate hardware rumors remain unverified.