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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 impresses in benchmarks – Geekbench, AnTuTu, 3DMark Wild Life
Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone, which sets a new standard for premium smartphones by combining the unmatched power of the Note series and S series. What makes the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra even more attractive is its Galaxy-specific Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, setting new records in various benchmarks.
It’s no secret that Samsung has partnered with Qualcomm and created Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform for Galaxy. This chipset is slightly different from the regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and delivers better performance with overclocked CPU and GPU.
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The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy features the same CPU configuration, such as 1x Cortex-X3, 2x Cortex-A715, 2x Cortex-A710, and 3x Cortex-A510 cores, but the main Cortex-X3 core is clocked at 3.36 GHz instead of 3.2GHz.
The same is the case with the GPU. The Galaxy’s Adreno 740 is running at 719 MHz while the regular one is running at 680 MHz.
GSMArena has recently examined both versions of the chipset – the one used in Galaxy S23 Ultra and the regular one which other brand phones use. You can check out the test results of various benchmarks for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset installed on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and other Android flagship smartphones.
The Geekbench 5 CPU test results may come as a surprise to some as the Galaxy S23 Ultra beats the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro in the single-core test while defeated from it in the multi-core test.
That’s because the Cortex-X3 inside the S23 Ultra is clocked higher. Secondly, the larger Cortex-X3 cores are not used in the multi-core test. And this is why the Red Magic 8 Pro may have a slight advantage over the Galaxy due to its powerful cooling system which allows the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 to run on a higher gear.
In the AnTuTu test, the Galaxy S23 Ultra falls behind the Red Magic 8 Pro. But we should not forget that the latter is a gaming phone with a 1080p+ screen requiring less graphics power. On the other side, the new Snapdragon is considerably faster than the older Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip and even then iPhone 14 Pro Max’s A16 Bionic.
Lastly, when it comes to GPU-intensive tasks, the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is a clear winner. In almost all offscreen tests, the Samsung flagship pulled ahead of the rest and only fell behind in onscreen tests when challenged by phones with lower resolutions.
Overall, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers significantly upgraded performance compared to the regular version of the same chipset.
Yesterday, we saw the Samsung Galaxy S24 series renders that revealed the phones’ design. While the Galaxy S24 and S24+ feature flat frame design, the S24 Ultra apparently brings the narrowest bezel in history. The same source now posted cropped images so you can better understand the design changes.
Samsung has slightly changed the aspect ratio of the Galaxy S24 Ultra. This results in changes in the middle frame, and ditches the curved edges, indicating a flat display design. In the video below, you can see the transformation of the S23 Ultra into the upcoming S24 Ultra device.
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Good Morning #FutureSquad!
Since #Samsung slightly changed the #GalaxyS24 Ultra aspect ratio, here a little #GalaxyS23Ultra VS #GalaxyS24Ultra animation… You're welcome…😉
More details and crispy sharp renders available over @Smartprix 👉🏻 https://t.co/r9p1Y3rwZG pic.twitter.com/kGDpo6QajJ
— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) September 30, 2023
As you can see in the comparison renders, the Galaxy S24 Ultra has an almost flat design as compared to its predecessor. The company has already reduced the curvature with the S23 Ultra this year, and it’s going to be flat, starting with the S24 Ultra next year.
And yeah, #GalaxyS24Ultra display is definitely less curved compared to #GalaxyS23Ultra display… pic.twitter.com/0kBqBMxaRe
— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) September 30, 2023
Samsung recently unveiled its fifth-generation foldable smartphones in China, where they have different names and features than the global versions. The Samsung W24 is the rebranded version of the Galaxy Z Fold 5, while the Samsung W24 Flip is of the Galaxy Z Flip 5. These phones have some differences in aspects like RAM, weight, and wallpapers.
The Samsung W24 and W24 Flip come with exclusive wallpapers that are not available on the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. These wallpapers have feather-like designs with various colors, which look stunning on foldable screens. There are four wallpapers for the W24 and five wallpapers for the W24 Flip.
If you are using any foldable phones and want to try new wallpapers, you can download them from the links below.
Samsung W24 and W24 Flip Wallpapers
You can preview some wallpapers below.
Samsung is yet to unveil its new Fan Edition products, while we got a sneak peek at its next-gen Galaxy S smartphones. Today, the high-resolution renders of the Galaxy S24 and S24 Ultra have been revealed, and it’s now the turn of the Galaxy S24 Plus.
Onleaks in collaboration with Giznext published the 5K renders of Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy S24 Plus. The device brings the same aesthetics as the standard model of the lineup, while consumers will have some Ultra-grade specs such as battery and display.
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The new flat frame is a significant design overhaul that Samsung enthusiasts will see with the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus. On the front, there is a tiny punch-hole design consisting of the selfie snapper sensor, while the rear three cameras are placed vertically on the top left panel.
