Samsung reportedly explored the use of Chinese materials for OLED technology because an increase in 2nm chipset costs could force budget makeover; The Galaxy S26 series can be a recipient

The possibility where Samsung may be forced to form partnerships with various Chinese companies to use certain materials used in OLED panels. Over the years, Korean giants have only been sourced from local, American and Japanese suppliers, ignoring Chinese vendors, because companies can easily avoid an unnecessary increase in the past. Unfortunately, those days may be the past, because rumors claim that the increase in the 2nm wafer costs that will be used for Exynos 2600 can be too expensive for Samsung to maintain the current course. However, there is a big risk where partnerships with China open the possibility of sharing a lot of technology.

The big obstacle to introduce partnerships with Chinese companies is that Samsung must open certain intellectual technology, making it vulnerable to theft

The new exynos 2600 prototype version underwent mass production in the 2NM GAA process, with Samsung related divisions aimed at increasing the results to 50 percent, and gradually increasing that number. Ideally, Titan Korea casting should achieve 70 percent results to entertain potential customers, but if it cannot reach the development stage, each GAA 2NM wafer will be expensive for Samsung. Assuming Exynos 2600 can find its path to the Galaxy S26 series, the lower the results, the more expensive for Samsung to produce each superior unit.

This is where the involvement of the Chinese company plays a role, with the Korean industry reports that Samsung can partner with this producer to get excellence in reducing component costs. In this way, if this technology is applied to the Galaxy S26 lineup, this model can also display an increase in specifications, which are areas that have been criticized by Samsung on various occasions, while Chinese competitors continue to take advantage of the opportunities for company that are missed.

The main trap can also accompany Samsung’s most profit by utilizing foreign materials for OLED technology. For those who do not know, forming partnerships means that the Korean giant must open several intellectual properties for potential partners, leaving them vulnerable to theft or replication. Considering that Samsung created the best appearance for mobile phones and tablets on the market, companies based in China can take advantage of this important information and benefit.

Apple, which also depends on the appearance of Samsung on many products, can also take advantage of the cost reduction, but it still needs to be seen if possible like that partnership, at least for the device. At the time of writing, nothing is regulated in a stone, so remember to treat this detail with a pinch of salt, and we will return with more updates.

News Source: Korean Industrial Post