Samsung’s shifting focus in smartphone SoC development could spell the end of Exynos

Samsung is the single-biggest player in the smartphone business, and that’s probably not a situation that’s going to change anytime soon. Companies this large love to broadcast just how self-reliant they are, and for years now Samsung phones have stood out by featuring the firm’s own Exynos chips. Recently, though, reports have suggested that Samsung’s approach to mobile silicon is changing, taking Exynos out of the spotlight and even seeing Samsung extend its partnership with Qualcomm. Now, a new industry report further reaffirms suspicions that Samsung could be moving away from Exynos chips for smartphones.