In addition to being one of the most important companies in the world in sectors such as smartphones and Smart TVs, Samsung also produces all kinds of components. The company has been in the market for many years We strive to be the benchmark when it comes to chip manufacturingEven Exynos, produced in 3 nm like W1000, was launched.

Despite this, it is not strange that many devices use other chips. We’ve seen several times how Samsung chooses to assemble Qualcomm processors (the S24 Ultra is an example) and even MediaTek. Everything seemed to indicate that the company wanted to continue improving its technology with the next Exynos 2500, but now we know this production will be competitive.

Alliance with TSMC for new Exynos

As we explained a little above, this is not at all unusual for such companies. relying on others for certain components of their devicesEven if they are rivals. This doesn’t just involve Samsung: Google is also seeking help from TSMC for its upcoming Tensor chip. The Korean company’s intention was to mount a new Exynos 2500 in the new Galaxy S25, thus continuing the path they followed with the S24 FE (which houses a modified version of the Exynos 2400).

As Android Police points out, Samsung appears to have made a comeback on this issue. The second generation 3nm process that the company wants to implement for the production of Exynos 2500 cannot meet the expectations. In fact, X user Jukanlosreve points out: It wouldn’t be enough to have this SoC in the Galaxy S25.

In this sense, although moving production to TSMC may seem like a step backwards, it is a complete success from an economic perspective. TSMC is now at the forefront of chip production, causing other giants to bet on it. This way, Samsung will also have time to continue improving its technology. for future Exynos.

At this point, the thing that will raise the most suspicion may be the next launch of the South Korean company. The new Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has opted to use the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (the same processor as the S24 Ultra and Z Fold6), and it looks like the future S25 They will bet directly on his successor: Snapdragon 8 Elite.

via | Android Police

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