# Qualcomm and China's CXMT are now reportedly working together to create custom mobile-focused DRAM.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-11 · Wccftech*

## Key points

- Qualcomm is collaborating with China's CXMT to develop custom mobile-focused DRAM solutions.
- This partnership aims to address the global DRAM shortage impacting the mobile industry.
- DRAM and NAND now constitute 54 percent of a budget smartphone's total bill of materials.
- Qualcomm and MediaTek have reduced 4nm chip production, affecting 15–20 million mobile chips.
- Most custom memory chips from this partnership are expected to be used in Chinese smartphones.

**Companies:** Qualcomm, CXMT
**Countries:** China, United States

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