Recent news is quite confusing. There was previously reported that Samsung will be responsible for producing one of the versions of Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, with the code "Kaanapali S" and the model is SM885...
Recent news is quite confusing. There was previously reported that Samsung will be responsible for producing one of the versions of Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, with the code "Kaanapali S" and the model is SM8850s, but it was later reported that Samsung was excluded from its OEM partners. However, according to the latest news, the 2nm GAA process version of the 2nm GAA is "not cancelled yet", causing the outside world to pay attention to whether Qualcomm still maintains its dual OEM strategy.
The well-known Weibo whistleblower "Crypto Chat Station" revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 version created by Samsung is still in the works, and it may be cheaper for Qualcomm. Considering that most major customers in the market currently choose to be manufactured by Taiwan Electric. If Samsung can demonstrate its technical strength and propose more competitive prices, it will indeed have the opportunity to retain Qualcomm.
The outside world believes that Samsung is currently focusing on its 2-nanometer GAA process, striving to improve yield, performance and energy efficiency, with the goal of becoming a TEAM rival. The "digital chat site" previously stated that whether it is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 or the Tianhua 9500 of Joint Technology, the sales price will not be significantly higher than the previous generation when it is launched later this year.
Foreign media WCCFtech pointed out that the reasons for the price not rising may include Qualcomm and Joint Development Corporation's third-generation 3nm process, or it may be due to the price pressure brought by Samsung to retain customers. However, with the rise in NT$2 nanometer capacity next year, the expected price of flagship chips will generally rise, and Qualcomm must adjust the sales price to customers at a time.
According to reports, Qualcomm is likely to realize that it will shift to more advanced processes in the future and bring cost pressure, so it retains the Samsung version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 to balance spending. As for the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3, there may be two versions available in the market at the same time. Qualcomm Could Still Maintain Its Dual-Sourcing Approach For The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 As Tipster Claims That Samsung’s Version On The 2nm GAA Process Is Not Yet Cancelled Extended reading: Baigong Announces US AI Action Plan, "Focusing on the Three Pillars" vows to return AI Leadership Pew survey: AI summary leads Google search results, users click links and are willing to lose their minds
