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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.
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