Samsung outsourcing some production to China to compete with Chinese brands
(Android Central)

Using a Chinese ODM will help it lower prices on budget level phones. What you need to know Samsung is partnering with a Chinese ODM Wingtech to produce its Galaxy A series phones in China to save money. The South Korean company plans to ship 60 million made in China phones, according to sources. Critics fear there could be quality issues with the ODM-made phones and that it could likely backfire, lowering the costs for all companies instead of just Samsung. In a surprise move, Samsung will outsource one-fifth of its smartphone production to China next year after shutting down its last smartphone factory in the country in October. The move comes as Samsung faces increasing pressure and competition in the budget segment of the market from Chinese brands. An unnamed Samsung insider said: It is crucial to cut costs to maintain competitiveness with Huawei and other Chinese handset makers. As part of the strategy, Samsung will move production of its Galaxy A phones to China and...