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Galaxy S23 may use Samsung-exclusive Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor [More details]
[Nov. 18] Update…
Tipster IceUniverse revealed that the mysterious edition of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which may be used in the upcoming Galaxy S23 series, is clocked at 3.36GHz, from the standard 3.2GHz. Not that all, but the GPU frequency is also increased from 680MHz to 719MHz.
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Qualcomm officially introduced the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform that will debut with most of the 2023 flagship Android devices. Meanwhile, it turns out that Qualcomm may introduce another variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 that could be exclusive to Samsung for the Galaxy S23.
According to the information, Qualcomm confirmed plenty of OEMs that will be releasing their Android devices with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Interestingly, the list of OEMs doesn’t include Samsung, anywhere, which sounds pretty mysterious.
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Well, Samsung tipster IceUniverse spotted that Qualcomm mentioned that the model number of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset is SM8550-AB, while, the 8 Gen 1’s model number is SM8450. Since the company added “AB” suffix in the model number, there are high chances of SM8550-AC, or something else.
The US chip maker officially revealed that it signed a multi-year partnership with Samsung to bring Snapdragon chipsets worldwide. Therefore, Samsung may have demanded Qualcomm to supply a custom 8 Gen 2 version that could be exclusively available in the Galaxy S23 lineup.
Talking about Exynos, the Korean tech giant is still working on the Exynos 2300 flagship chipset on the 5nm process technology. It’s worth mentioning that the company’s next flagship product will be used in a mid-range Galaxy smartphone and the S23 series will use Snapdragon chip globally.
Rumors aside, time will tell the reality itself! Meanwhile, the US chip giant revealed (via XDA) that the following companies will be launching Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered devices: Redmagic, Honor, ZTE, Xiaomi, Meizu, Vivo, Sony, Redmi, OPPO, nubia, Motorola, OnePlus, Sharp, Asus, and iQOO.
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— Snapdragon (@Snapdragon) November 15, 2022
After OLED, Samsung is entering Apple’s CIS supply chain. Ming-Chi Kuo today revealed that Samsung could start shipping 48MP camera for Apple iPhone models as early as 2026. It’s a big blow to Apple’s conventional image supplier, Sony.
For years, Sony has dominated Apple’s iPhone camera supply chain. The entry of Samsung in the Apple iPhone 48MP camera supply is certain in early 2026. The source mentioned that Samsung had to form a dedicated team to serve Apple.
As Samsung’s supply could start in 2026, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 may still use Sony sensors. As the Korean tech giant preps for supply, Apple may have considered completing its agreement/contract with Sony for the iPhone camera.
Ming-Chi Kuo’s article reads:
- Samsung is expected to begin shipping 1/2.6-inch 48MP ultra-wide CMOS image sensors (CIS) to Apple for iPhones as early as 2026, breaking Sony’s years-long monopoly on supplying CIS to Apple. To this end, Samsung has established a dedicated team to serve Apple.
The gap of nearly two years would result in some changes in camera supply. The iPhone maker may also opt for a multi-vendor strategy to freeze prices. Having more than a single supply chain partner empowers the manufacturer during price negotiation.
Kuo notes that Samsung will supply a 1/2.6-inch image sensor for iPhone. The product will have a 48-megapixel resolution. It will likely be used as an ultra-wide camera in future iPhones, while others will still be from Sony.
Samsung announced its most anticipated foldable phones on July 10 in Paris. Yesterday, Honor launched the new Magic V3, which challenges the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with a thinner design and some cool specs. The new Honor foldable is considerably thin compared to the phones available.
Honor’s new Magic V3 measures 9.2mm (camera bump not included) in its folded state. It goes further slimmer to 4.35mm when you unfold its 7.92-inch main screen. Oops, there’s a clearly visible hole for the camera on the inner display, with Galaxy Z Fold 6 featuring UDC for years.
The Chinese vendor managed to make its new foldable slimmer with an upgraded hinge of 2.84mm thickness. It won’t break before 500,000 folds while the frame is made from 7-series aluminum alloy. It’s the most highlighting spec that makes it superior to its Samsung counterpart.
Samsung reduced the weight of the Z Fold 6 to 239 grams but the Magic V3 weighs just 226 grams. Honor also brought IPX8 water resistance to the Magic V3, making it the first in the lineup to feature official protection against water insertion.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 packs a 4400mAh battery, but Honor’s Magic V3 has an edge here too. It boasts a 5150mAh silicon-carbon battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging. Both devices use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, offering robust performance and efficiency.
Honor Magic V3 comes with a 6.43-inch LTPO cover screen with FHD+ resolution. It’s also rated for 2,500 nits peak brightness and supports stylus input. Notably, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 also supports S Pen input but on the inner panel only with a special pen crafted by Samsung.
In terms of optics, the Magic V3 features a 50MP primary with OIS, a 50MP Periscope with 3.5x optical zoom, and a 40MP ultrawide camera. The cover and main screens also house 20MP front-facing cameras. It lacks under-display camera technology which arrived 3rd time on a Samsung Fold.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition, a bespoke smartphone designed exclusively for athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will be provided to around 17,000 athletes participating in Paris 2024.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 special edition smartphone introduces Galaxy AI in an Olympic Edition to enhance athletes’ efficiency and connectivity throughout their Paris journey.
This smartphone features a striking yellow design adorned with iconic Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos in gold. By collaborating with Parasina Men’s luxury Maison Berluti, Samsung has designed a unique Flipsuit Case made from Venezia leather, inspired by the Olympic rings.
Each device comes with 100GB 5G eSIM data and two years of international warranty. Athletes will receive their Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition from July 18 with pre-loaded Paris 2024-themed apps and exclusive services
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Samsung just launched Galaxy Z Flip 6 with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor, 50MP main camera, 4000mAh battery, latest software, IP48, and more. Check full specs below.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 launches with bigger battery, 50MP camera and AI