Samsung could recover ground with a version of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 made of its 2nm node

Until recently, everything indicated that Qualcomm would rely exclusively on TSMC to produce its next flagship, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2using the node 3NM N3P of the Taiwanese Foundry. It is something that had already happened before and that it was logical to think that it could happen again. However, now it seems that Samsung enters the equation againthanks to the advances in its technology of 2NM with GAA transistors (gate-alall-around)which will also be present at the exynos 2600.

According to a new report, a version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, which for now has the name in key Kaanapali sit would be produced as proof at Samsung facilitieswhat opens the door to a possible agreement of dual production Between both foundations. During its presentation of the first quarter of 2025, Samsung confirmed that it is focused on stabilizing the yields of its 2 Nm process, and plans to start accepting orders from the second half of the year. There is already talk of a Prototype production of exynos 2600and rumors suggest that the company recently exceeded 40 % of yield in its wafers, with a short -term goal of 50 %.

This would have aroused the interest of Qualcomm, which has been looking for its production and reduce the exclusive dependence of TSMC. The report, shared by Business Post and summarized by the filter @jukanlosreve in X, he affirms that there will be two variants of the snapdragon 8 elite gen 2:

• A TSMC manufactured in 3NM N3P
• Another produced by Samsung in his node 2NM GAAthat It could be exclusive to the Galaxy S26 series

This second version is in the phase of production testand if the results are satisfactory, Mass manufacturing would start in the first quarter of 2026. There are no concrete figures on Samsung’s monthly capacity to produce in 2 nm, but everything indicates that will increase during the next months.

For its part, TSMC already He began accepting orders for his own 2 Nm process since April 1and keep leading. Even so, Samsung could Surprise the market If you manage to launch a competitive chip in the same node. If this collaboration with Qualcomm is specified, it would be a clear sign that the distance with TSMC is being reduced.