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Samsung's Mobile Division Faces Ultimate Purgatory, Set To Earn Just 1% Of What Its Semiconductor Arm Will Pocket This Quarter
Samsung's mobile division is experiencing a severe profit disparity compared to its semiconductor sector, expected to make only 1% of what the semiconductor arm will earn this quarter. With substantial bonuses for semiconductor employees contrasting sharply with meager bonuses of just 6 million won for mobile division workers, the morale and future prospects of the mobile sector appear bleak. As rising memory prices lead to higher prices for products like the Galaxy Z Fold 8, demand could further decline, exacerbating the challenges faced by the mobile division.
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Published 21 Jun 2026, 22:20 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Samsung's mobile division profits are expected to be only 1% of semiconductor profits this quarter.
- Semiconductor workers may receive bonuses of around 600 million won (~$400,000).
- Mobile division employees will earn only 6 million won (~$4,000) in bonuses this year.
- The disparity in bonuses highlights significant internal inequities within Samsung.
- Rising memory prices may affect the pricing and demand for Samsung's mobile products.
Interesting facts
- The term 'chipflation' describes the unsustainable rise in memory prices affecting the industry.
- Samsung's decision to price hike the Galaxy Z Fold 8 may dampen consumer interest.