Samsung Foundry has experienced a tumultuous year in 2024, culminating in the decision to abandon Exynos on the Galaxy S25. Reports have emerged suggesting that Samsung sought to outsource Exynos production to TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), but their request was reportedly turned down by TSMC.
While the precise reasons for TSMC's rejection remain unclear, industry insider Jukanlosreve speculates that TSMC may have opted not to collaborate with a direct competitor to safeguard its proprietary technologies. As a result, the upcoming Galaxy S25 models will switch to using the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which may lead to increased pricing for Samsung's latest smartphones due to anticipated price hikes from Qualcomm.
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Samsung Foundry faced significant challenges in 2024, particularly regarding low yield rates for 3 nm chip production. However, the company recently announced that its 3 nm process has stabilized. While the latest Exynos chipset will not feature in the Galaxy S25 lineup, it is expected to power the upcoming Z series phones.
The Z series phones have seen less than stellar sales. | Video credit — Samsung
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