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Rumors: Qualcomm's Flagship Snapdragon 875G SoC Launch Could Be Delayed
Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 875G chip launch may face delays due to Samsung's 5nm EUV process issues and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Reports suggest Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 875G chip may not launch on time due to complications with Samsung's new 5nm EUV (extreme ultraviolet lithography) process.
A credible source claims Samsung will begin mass production of 5nm chips in August, with their first SoC expected to be the Exynos 992 (Samsung's own design). The DigiTimes report also states that the tech giant currently faces issues maintaining sufficient yields of viable 5nm chips, which could ultimately impact the supply of enough custom SoCs to the market.
The report also mentions that the identified problem could affect the launch of "Qualcomm's next-gen flagship 5G mobile chip series," though DigiTimes did not specify the exact product name.
It's highly probable these complications with the 5nm transition arose due to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing Samsung to make some adjustments to its future plans.
Source: WccfTech
