Samsung could be running into another challenge with its Exynos line of chipsets. It’s being said that Samsung Foundry may entirely bypass using Exynos chips for the Galaxy S25 series of flagship smartphones, and the situation doesn’t appear to be improving anytime soon. A recent report indicates that TSMC has turned down Samsung’s proposal to outsource the production of Exynos chips.
No Next-Gen Samsung Exynos from TSMC
It’s important to remember that there were speculations last year about Samsung finally opting to outsource Exynos chip production to TSMC. There were discussions happening internally about this shift, which could have benefited Samsung Foundry’s chip offerings. However, it looks like this agreement won’t be happening. According to insider @Jukanlosreve, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) has refused Samsung’s proposal for Exynos production.
Samsung Exynos Situation
Sadly, there isn’t any information available on the reasons behind TSMC’s rejection of Samsung’s Exynos deal. If TSMC had partnered with Samsung, it would have added another significant tech player to its roster, joining the ranks of Apple, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. Jukanlosreve noted that TSMC, being the largest contract chip manufacturer, might have declined the agreement to safeguard its own internal processes.
To clarify, Samsung Foundry has the capability to produce chips, unlike fabless companies such as AMD and Nvidia. This strategy could help TSMC avoid any potential leaks of their technology or processes. As far as we know, the upcoming Galaxy S25 series is set to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, meaning it could take some time before we see Exynos chips in the next generation of Samsung Galaxy devices. Stay tuned for more information!
