Qualcomm is likely to switch follow-up orders for its Snapdragon 830 chips to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in 2017 as production of the 10nm chips at current maker Samsung LSI has reportedly fallen behind schedule, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report.

A possible delay in the production of the Snapdragon 830 chips is suspected as most Android smartphone vendors have not yet received qualified samples, which are needed for the development and production of high-end models to be showcased or released in early 2017, said the report.

Smartphone vendors, including Samsung Electronics, HTC, Asustek Computer, Xiaomi Technology, Sony Mobile Communications, LG Electronics, Oppo and Vivo, have been using Qualcomm's 8-series family products for their high-end models.

Any possible delay in the production of the Snapdragon 830 chips will affect the sales performance of a number of Android smartphone vendors and parts suppliers in the first quarter of 2017, commented the paper.