MediaTek have some highly competitive entry-level and mid-range SoC options, but their high-end offerings are much weaker. Huawei-owned HiSilicon do have some v

MediaTek have some highly competitive entry-level and mid-range SoC options, but their high-end offerings are much weaker. Huawei-owned HiSilicon do have some very good high-end SoCs. It's plausible that ZTE could partner with a Chinese semi company to produce a competitive high-end SoC.