Vivo and iQOO are set to raise smartphone prices in China later this week, following an earlier increase from Oppo and OnePlus. The new pricing will take effect on March 18 at 10:00am local time, according to a joint statement from the brands. The announcement only mentions “specific models,” without naming which phones will be affected.
Although the update is for the Chinese market, global prices could also see an impact. Vivo and iQOO said the decision comes amid rising memory and semiconductor costs.
Analysts had warned of such price hikes for months, and the situation may get tougher. AI hyperscalers have already increased market demand, and a potential helium shortage threatens chip production.
For consumers, this could mean higher costs for certain new and existing smartphones, reflecting ongoing pressures across the electronics industry.
