MediaTek to overtake Samsung in flagship AP share on TSMC backing

Amid a shrinking global smartphone SoC market, MediaTek is strengthening its position in high-end application processors and could surpass Samsung in share. TSMC's 3nm and 2nm nodes and CoWoS packaging underpin the push.

• MediaTek may overtake Samsung in flagship AP share
• TSMC's 3nm and 2nm nodes drive the momentum
• TSMC locked in 3-6% wafer price hikes for 2027
• The overall smartphone SoC market is contracting