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- 1Qualcomm confirms close work with Samsung on 2nm chips▼Qualcomm confirms it is working closely with Samsung for future 2nm chips
Qualcomm has confirmed it is working closely with Samsung on future 2nm chips, signalling that Samsung Foundry is in line to manufacture next-generation Snapdragon processors. The announcement strengthens Samsung's standing in the race for advanced chipmaking capacity, where it competes with TSMC. Observers see it as a vote of confidence in Samsung's 2nm process despite earlier yield concerns.
- 2Qualcomm Evaluating Samsung's 2nm Process for Snapdragon Chips●Qualcomm Confirms Evaluation of Samsung’s 2nm Process for Snapdragon Chips
Qualcomm has confirmed it is evaluating Samsung's 2nm manufacturing process for future Snapdragon chipsets. The move would mark a return to Samsung foundries for flagship chips, alongside rival TSMC. The decision is seen as a test of Samsung's advanced node competitiveness and yield reliability, with implications for upcoming flagship smartphones.
- 3Qualcomm weighs Samsung's 2nm process for next-generation chips▼Qualcomm Evaluates Samsung's 2nm Process for Next-Generation Chips
Qualcomm is reportedly evaluating Samsung Foundry's 2nm process for its next-generation mobile chips. If adopted, it would mark a shift for Samsung's foundry business, which has struggled to win large advanced-node orders from Qualcomm, historically a major TSMC customer. A deal would be a significant win for Samsung in its competition with TSMC, though no production decision has been announced.
- 4TSMC starts pilot production of 1.4nm A14 chips●TSMC reportedly begins pilot production of 1.4nm chips on A14 node, targets volume production in 2028
TSMC has reportedly begun pilot production of chips on its A14 node, a 1.4nm-class process, with volume production targeted for 2028. The A14 line would succeed the current 2nm generation and keep the Taiwanese foundry ahead of rivals Samsung and Intel in the race for ever-smaller transistor sizes, with major customers such as Apple expected among early adopters.