This is why we need competition. TSMC are out of control with a virtual monopoly and can charge whatever they like. This is also why we need Intel to not fail and for Japanese company Rapidus to also release competitive 2nm lithography ASAP.
A new leak from Weibo says Qualcomm has not cancelled the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 variant manufactured on Samsung Foundry's SF2 node. The chip is said to be much cheaper than its TSMC counterpart, which has prompted some OEMs to opt for it.