Samsung would consider offering three versions of its Galaxy S22 FE and S23. In addition to the usual Exynos and Qualcomm, MediaTek would be there.
MediaTek Dimensity chips // Source: MediaTek
The end of a cycle for Samsung? According to the Business Korea website, the Seoul-based company is considering integrating MediaTek chips into the future Samsung Galaxy S22 FE and Galaxy S23.
Phones with MediaTek chips would mainly focus on the Asian market. In Europe, we therefore expect to continue to see Samsung Galaxy S equipped with Exynos chips.
As Android Authority remembers, Samsung recently equipped one of its flagships with three different chips from 2011 and the Galaxy S2.
Why MediaTek is becoming more and more credible
Such news may seem surprising at first. Traditionally, the Korean giant opts for two chip suppliers, Qualcomm and Exynos (hence its own chip) for its high-end smartphones. MediaTek sees itself banished to certain mid-range models.
It’s a safe bet that the Taiwanese semiconductor maker’s recent rise with the unveiling of an impressive Dimensity 9000 could have changed the way Samsung executives look at the designer. Some newer chips deployed in the mid-range market have also proven very efficient, like the Dimensity 1200. The Exynos 2200’s few setbacks on its latest Galaxy S22 could also explain the search for a new partner.
In the high-end space, MediaTek still has everything to prove
As Business Korea reminds us, in 2021 MediaTek now has 26.3% of the market share, ranking second ahead of Apple (26%) and behind Qualcomm (37.7%). Samsung and its Exynos, found only on its own smartphones, have a 6.6% market share.
However, MediaTek still has very little presence on high-end models, with 95% of its sales coming from mid-range and entry-level devices.
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