Samsung is planning a new step for its next foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, expected to launch next year. The company is reportedly considering its own processor, Exynos 2600, for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 smartphone instead of Qualcomm.

According to information via @jukan05, Samsung’s Mobile eXperience (MX) division is talking with its chip-making teams about using the Exynos 2600 in the Galaxy Z Flip 8. This new chip is reportedly powerful enough for high-end smartphones and has already passed internal performance tests.

Earlier this year, Samsung had already taken a step towards Exynos. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 used the Exynos 2500 chip. Before that, most Flip models used Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors. As Exynos chips improved over time, Samsung is now moving forward by using them in premium devices. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to continue this same path.

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The  Exynos 2600 is said to perform quite well, mainly in artificial intelligence tasks like image processing and smart features. Some internal tests show that it is faster in AI and graphics performance than other chips. While Samsung has not shared full details yet, feedback from testing has been very positive.

Using the Exynos 2600 also helps Samsung’s chip business. The System LSI division, which designs chips, and the Foundry division, which makes them, could see better results from mass-producing this processor on Samsung’s advanced 2nm technology.

However, Samsung is not using one chip for all foldable phones, as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to keep using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor. With this processor, Samsung is aiming to make Galaxy Z Fold 8 more productive and have better multitasking.

The use of the Exynos chip in the Galaxy Z Flip 8 can also help Samsung attract more customers in the future. Stay tuned for more information.

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Samsung is moving quickly in the new AI memory market known as SOCAM2, which is now starting to attract strong industry attention. With AI data centers growing rapidly, demand for more efficient memory is increasing. Samsung is positioning itself early in this emerging market.

Today, Samsung announced that it has developed SOCAM2 and has begun shipping samples to customers. The company did not name the customer, but industry sources believe it is NVIDIA.

NVIDIA has been leading efforts to introduce SOCAM for future AI servers. Sending samples shows that development has reached an important stage.

SOCAM uses LPDDR low-power memory, which consumes less electricity than HBM. It does not offer the same high speed, but it is more energy efficient and costs less to produce. SOCAM is seen as a practical solution for AI servers and high-performance computing systems.

The SOCAM2 samples Samsung shipped are known as Customer Samples (CS). This step comes after early engineering tests and allows customers to check real-world performance. If SOCAM2 passes these tests, it will move into mass production.

Previously, companies worked on an earlier version called SOCAM1. Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron, and NVIDIA all participated in that effort. Micron appeared to take the lead, but technical problems caused NVIDIA to stop the project. The design was revised and relaunched as SOCAM2.

Samsung is now reported to have secured the largest SOCAM2 supply capacity. This is credited to its strong manufacturing ability and close cooperation with NVIDIA. Samsung reportedly met strict requirements for power efficiency, performance, and heat control. Stay tuned for more information.

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Samsung is slowly rebuilding its chip manufacturing business by getting new orders for both advanced and older technologies. While much attention is on its 2nm process, Samsung is also seeing strong demand for its 8nm technology. A new deal with Intel could help Samsung grow further in the global chip market.

The latest information suggests that Samsung is in talks to produce Intel’s PCH chips using its 8nm process. The PCH is an important chip found in computers and servers. It assists the main processor by handling data flow, device connections, and system control.

Earlier, Samsung made these Intel PCH chips using a 14nm process at its factory in Austin, Texas. Now, Intel plans to upgrade the design to Samsung’s 8nm process.

The production of this 8nm chip is expected to happen at Samsung’s Hwaseong factory in South Korea. Moving production there could help Samsung better use its domestic facilities. It also shows that Samsung’s Korean plants are playing a bigger role in its foundry business.

Samsung’s 8nm process is already being used by other big companies. The company is making a custom chip designed by Nvidia for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 console. There are also talks that Nvidia may order more affordable graphics chips made with 8nm technology.

In addition, Samsung recently signed a deal with Hyundai Motor Company to produce 8nm chips for cars. At the moment, Samsung can currently produce about 30,000 to 40,000 wafers per month using its 8nm process. This makes up around 9% of its total chip production capacity. Stay tuned for more information

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