However, there are signs of improvement on the horizon.
Samsung also has ambitious plans to produce 1.4nm chips by 2027.
TSMC’s proven track record and reliability likely outweighed any potential cost savings that Samsung might have offered.
This decision is particularly impactful given the widespread adoption of Snapdragon SoCs in flagship smartphones.
The loss of this contract doesn’t spell the end for Samsung Foundry’s aspirations.
This move could help offset the impact of rising Snapdragon prices.
