Qualcomm has confirmed it is working with Samsung Foundry to develop future mobile processors. This announcement follows earlier rumors that Qualcomm's high-end Snapdragon chips, set to launch in 2026, would be manufactured by Samsung.
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During the Snapdragon Summit 2026, Qualcomm's Senior Vice President Chris Patrick emphasized the strong partnership with Samsung Electronics. He indicated that Qualcomm is evaluating Samsung's advanced 2nm fabrication process for upcoming semiconductor products, aiming to make Samsung a long-term partner in chip production.
It is anticipated that Qualcomm could utilize Samsung's second-generation 2nm technology for its next flagship Snapdragon platform. Samsung's latest devices, including the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, incorporate the Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, while the upcoming smart glasses also utilize Snapdragon technology.
Moreover, Qualcomm and Samsung are collaborating to address memory challenges resulting from the demands of on-device AI computations on modern Snapdragon chips. This includes joint efforts to introduce LPDDR6 memory to mobile devices, tackling technical challenges associated with new signaling methods and memory channel management.