Qualcomm may look to Samsung Foundry to manufacture its next-generation flagship Snapdragon chipsets using an advanced 2nm process node. The prospective move signals a potential strategic pivot in the mobile chip industry, where Qualcomm has largely relied on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for its top-tier processors in recent generation cycles.
Securing orders for flagship Snapdragon silicon would represent a significant milestone for Samsung's contract foundry business as it seeks to rival TSMC in next-generation manufacturing technology. For Qualcomm, adopting a multi-source approach or shifting orders could help optimize production costs and secure advanced semiconductor capacity.
Neither Qualcomm nor Samsung has officially confirmed the manufacturing plans, and exact timelines or order splits between foundries remain undisclosed.
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