Samsung to manufacture Qualcomm’s upcoming 5G chipset for premium phones
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Samsung is the sole manufacturer of Qualcomm’s upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 chipset, South Korean media reports. Apparently, the South Korean giant is about to ink a deal with the US chipset maker for the manufacture of the premium chipsets that will power flagships launching in 2021 and beyond.
The deal worth about $1 billion elevates Samsung from a relatively large chipset supplier for the smartphone market to a major position. Reports claim Samsung’s offer was slightly better than TSMC’s, but no numbers were revealed in the report.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 875 chipset (tentative name) is manufactured using a 5-nanometer process and it’s aimed at premium smartphones. The new chipset is expected to be unveiled in December, but the first devices powered by Snapdragon 875 won’t be ready until next year.
Samsung Galaxy S21 and other flagships from Xiaomi and Oppo will be among the first to pack Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 875 processor, which also includes 5G support. Samsung Electronics has already started the mass production of the new chipset at its foundry line in South Korea.
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Q.What is the primary role Samsung will play for Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 875 chipset?
What is the primary role Samsung will play for Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 875 chipset?
Samsung will be the exclusive manufacturer of Qualcomm's forthcoming Snapdragon 875 chipset. This deal strengthens Samsung's position as a major supplier in the smartphone market, producing the premium chips for next year's flagship phones.
Q.What is the estimated value of the manufacturing deal between Samsung and Qualcomm?
What is the estimated value of the manufacturing deal between Samsung and Qualcomm?
The manufacturing deal between Samsung and Qualcomm is reportedly worth approximately $1 billion. This significant agreement covers the production of the advanced Snapdragon 875 chipsets.
Q.Which specific device models are expected to feature the new Snapdragon 875 chipset initially?
Which specific device models are expected to feature the new Snapdragon 875 chipset initially?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 is among the first devices expected to include the new Snapdragon 875 processor. Other flagship models from manufacturers such as Xiaomi and Oppo will also incorporate this chipset next year.
Q.What manufacturing process is being used for the Snapdragon 875 chipset?
What manufacturing process is being used for the Snapdragon 875 chipset?
The Snapdragon 875 chipset is being manufactured using a 5-nanometer process. This advanced technology is aimed at producing premium chips for high-end smartphones and already has mass production underway.
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