https://www.reuters.com/article/us-samsung-elec-chips-interview/samsung-in-talks-with-zte-others-to-supply-mobile-processor-chips-executive-idUSKCN1IG1HB

Samsung Electronics is in talks with several smartphone makers including China's ZTE to supply mobile processor chips, a senior executive said, a move that will bring it in more direct competition with larger rival Qualcomm.