Qualcomm appears determined to improve its dominance in the premium phone market and has confirmed a long-term agreement with Samsung to launch high-end phones from 2023, a confirmation that casts doubt on the emergence of chips. Exynos to the heart of South Korean phones.
In the quarterly income statement QualcommExecutive Director Christian Ammon confirmed an agreement signed with Samsung to increase the number of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processors and subsequent Galaxy chassis from 2023.
“Before highlighting the important milestones of this quarter, I would like to update you on an important milestone in our relationship with Samsung. We are pleased to announce that Qualcomm and Samsung have entered into a new multi-year agreement effective in 2023, expanding the use of Snapdragon platforms for future Samsung Galaxy premium products globally.” noted the CEO of Qualcomm.
Snapdragon with Samsung around the world
The agreement will run for seven years and includes the introduction of Snapdragon technology to various Samsung equipment, in addition to phones. “This confirms that Snapdragon is the technology platform of choice for premium Android experiences. In addition to Galaxy smartphones, the deal includes PCs, tablets, augmented reality devices and more.”
The two companies have signed an agreement to extend the use of the patents until 2030 “with the same royalty terms. The expansion covers 3G, 4G and 5G technologies and devices, as well as future 6G standards and products,” said Amon.
During the Q&A session, Amon discussed various details of the deal such as the processor ratio Snapdragon in the current line S22:
“We had about a 40% share over their own solution with the Galaxy S22. Our share is about 75%. And now we are announcing a multi-year agreement to support Samsung Galaxy smartphones worldwide. I’m very excited about this.”
Exynos for other teams
FROM Snapdragon, Samsung had a significant number of S22 devices with a processor Exynos, own development. This chip, after the announcement of this agreement, could reduce its presence in the high-end firm.
Amon’s announcement notes that Snapdragon will take the risk of joining other teams from a vast catalog Samsungbut an official response from the brand about plans for Exynos. Most likely, this SoC is aimed at entry-level and mid-range in certain markets.
Source: RPP
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