Samsung and Qualcomm have reportedly reached an agreement for Samsung to manufacture chips using its 2-nanometer technology. This development comes as a significant breakthrough in the semiconductor industry, with Samsung’s Hwaseong S3 factory set to produce these advanced chips.
The chips are expected to power Samsung’s next-generation Galaxy lineup, potentially starting with the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 foldable smartphones. However, the flagship Galaxy S26 series, launching in early 2026, might not be the first to utilize the 2-nanometer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chipset.
Production Capacity and Future Plans
Samsung’s Hwaseong S3 factory can produce 1,000 12-inch silicon wafers monthly, with a capacity of 7,000 wafers for 2-nanometer chip production. The production of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chips will only utilize 15% of this capacity, leaving room for potential collaborations with other companies.
This move is not the first collaboration between Samsung and Qualcomm. They previously worked together on a 4-nanometer chipset for Samsung’s first XR (Extended Reality) device, codenamed “Project Moohan.” This device, developed in partnership with Google, is expected to launch later in 2025 on the Android XR platform.
XR Device Developments
Samsung is also reportedly working on two additional XR headsets, codenamed “Project Haean” and “Project Jinju.” While details about their chipsets are scarce, these projects demonstrate Samsung’s commitment to expanding its XR offerings.
The partnership between Samsung and Qualcomm for 2-nanometer chip production marks a significant step forward in the tech industry, with potential implications for future smartphone and XR device developments.