Samsung is on track with the development of 1.4nm chips

Earlier today, Samsung Electronics detailed its earnings figures for the first quarter (Q1) of this year. Nearly 94 percent of the company’s profits came from its semiconductor chip business. In its press release, the South Korean firm also outlined plans for its chip division, revealing that it is on track with the development of 1.4nm chips.

Earlier this year, Samsung launched the world’s first 2nm mobile chip, the Exynos 2600 processor. It is used in the Galaxy S26 and the Galaxy S26+. Now that the company has demonstrated its capabilities in advanced process nodes, it has started receiving more 2nm and 4nm orders.

While some reports claimed that Samsung has postponed its 1.4nm chip production plan, the company has announced that it is on track with the development of its 1.4nm chip fabrication technology. It means it could be ready in 2027, based on its original plans.

Samsung Foundry’s earnings declined due to seasonal factors. However, it continued to secure orders from high-performance computing (HPC) companies and also established a foundation in the silicon photonics business.

In the current quarter (Q2 2026), Samsung plans to fully utilize the production capacity of advanced nodes, as its 4nm process has achieved over 80 percent yield and reached process maturity. This is the same process used to manufacture the base die of HBM4 chips supplied to AMD and Nvidia.

Samsung Foundry is now working to expand the production of 2nm chips for its clients. While the company did not name them, it is likely referring to Tesla, which has already placed a $16.5 billion order for 2nm AI6 chips that will be used in its cars and AI servers.

The company is planning to start mass production of second-generation 2nm products, likely including the Exynos 2700 for the Galaxy S27 series, along with 4nm memory products, likely HBM4E, and language processing units (LPUs). It is also planning to expand its presence in the aerospace and automotive segments.