Samsung stays at home for new chips

SEOUL/ SAN FRANCISCO: Samsung used more of its own chips to power the new Galaxy S6 smartphone than it did for the predecessor S5, according to an early teardown report, in a blow to US chip supplier Qualcomm.

Samsung is not only using its own Exynos mobile processor, but also decided to rely on its in- house semiconductor business to source other parts, including the modem and power management integrated circuit chips.

Samsung is counting on its new flagship Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge phones to help revive earnings momentum after a disappointing 2014. Strong sales of system chips such as its Exynos processor could also help boost earnings, analysts and investors say.