News
Qualcomm’s 4nm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 smartphone processor launched
Qualcomm officially launched the 4nm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor. This new 4nm chipset will power mid-range smartphones. Compared to the 4 Gen 1, this new product features a Qualcomm Kryo CPU with a peak speed of 2.2GHz, a significant 10% performance boost.
In addition, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor is capable of supporting a 120FPS FHD+ display. However, this second-generation chip has a dual 12-bit ISP compared to the triple 12-bit ISP in the first generation. Thanks to the 4nm process technology, the 4 Gen 2 promises better power efficiency.
Follow our socials → Google News, Telegram, Twitter, Facebook
The Adreno GPU is not as powerful as the one in the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, as quoted by Qualcomm. However, it gets an upgrade to Snapdragon X61 5G Modem-RF System compared to Snapdragon X51 5G modem offering downlink speeds up to 2.5 Gbps and has Qualcomm Wi-Fi 5 for fast and strong Wi-Fi connectivity.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 – Top Specs
- 2 x Kryo Prime CPU (A78-based) at up to 2.2GHz, 6 x Kryo Efficiency CPUs (A55-based) at up to 2GHz
- TSMC 4nm 4LPX process technology
- Built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon X61 5G modem-RF system
- Download speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps (5G), 800 Mbps (LTE), Uplink: Up to 900 Mbps (5G), 210 Mbps (LTE)
- Sub-6 GHz, standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) modes, FDD, TDD Dynamic Spectrum Sharing, Sub-6 GHz: 100 MHz bandwidth, 4×4 MIMO, Qualcomm 5G PowerSave, Qualcomm Smart Transmit technology, Qualcomm Wideband Envelope Tracking, Qualcomm AI-Enhanced Signal Boost, Global 5G multi-SIM
- Qualcomm Adreno GPU, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 FP, Vulkan 1.1
- H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), VP9 playback
- Low Power Audio Subsystem, Qualcomm cVc Echo Cancelling and
Noise Suppression (ECNS), Snapdragon Voice Activation Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N), Playback: -108dB, Hi-Fi Audio with up to 384 kHz/32-bit, Qualcomm Aqstic smart speaker amplifier, Qualcomm Aqstic audio codec - Up to 16 MP + 16 MP dual camera with 30 FPS Zero Shutter Lag, Up to 32 MP single camera with 30 FPS Zero Shutter Lag, Up to 108 MP Photo Capture, Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, Dual 12-bit ISPs, 1080p Single Video Capture @ 60 FPS, 1080p dual video capture @ 30 FPS, Slow-mo Video Capture at 720p @ 120FPS
- On-Device Display Support: FHD+ / HD+ @ 120Hz
- Qualcomm Hexagon Tensor, Hexagon Vector eXtensions (HVX), Hexagon Scalar Accelerator
- LPDDR4X memory up to 2133 MHz, LPDDR5X memory up to 3200 MHz, UFS 3.1 2-Lane storage
- Integrated 2×2 Wi-Fi 5 mobile connectivity chipset, Support for Bluetooth 5.1 and WPA3 Security
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS, Dual Frequency GNSS (L1/L5)
- USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB-C
- Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ technology
Galaxy AI has many features that make flagship Samsung phones like new. Debuted with the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung’s Galaxy AI innovation is rolling out to recent premium phones, foldables, and tablets.
Last month, Samsung upgraded all the 2023 flagship phones, tablets, and foldables with Galaxy AI features. Earlier this month, the company further expanded the AI features with One UI 6.1 update to flagships released in 2022.
Galaxy AI brings both on-device and cloud-based artificial intelligence features. Google smartphone users are feeling robbed as they are not getting the AI advancements that the company announced with the Pixel 8 Pro.
Samsung’s Galaxy AI brings many cool features such as Live Translate, Interpreter, Generative Edit, Note Assist, Browsing Assist, Video Editor, Generative Wallpaper, and Circle to Search by Google.
Samsung devices renewed w/ Galaxy AI features
Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series benefited in the first phase of rollout. However, the second phase of Galaxy AI has just resumed after a slight break to the Galaxy S22 series.
While the Galaxy S23 and other 2023 models have widely received the update, the Galaxy S22’s rollout has just started. Initially available in South Korea, the AI-packed One UI upgrade will soon be available on your handset.
Galaxy S Series
- Galaxy S24 Series
- S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 Series
- S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S22 Series
- S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra
Galaxy Z Series
- Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Flip 4
Galaxy Tab Series
- Galaxy Tab S9 Series
- Tab S9, Tab S9 Plus and Tab S9 Ultra
Note: We will update the list as soon as Tab S8 series starts getting the upgrade.
Stay up-to-date on Samsung Galaxy, One UI & Tech Stuffs by following Sammy Fans on X/Twitter. You can also discover the latest news, polls, reviews, and new features for Samsung & Google Apps, Galaxy Phones, and the One UI/Android operating system.
Do you like this post? Kindly, let us know on X/Twitter: we love hearing your feedback! If you prefer using other social platforms besides X, follow/join us on Google News, Facebook, and Telegram.
US SIA (Semiconductor Industry Association) predicts South Korea’s semiconductor production will surpass Taiwan to rank second by 2032 globally. A new report titled “Emerging Resilience in the Semiconductor Supply Chain” reveals shocking data.
The report estimates that South Korea’s semiconductor production will increase by 129% by 2032. This is the 2nd highest growth rate after the US (203%), whereas Europe (124%), Taiwan (97%), Japan (86%), and China (86%) all expected to lag behind South Korea.
South Korea’s semiconductor production is expected to account for 19% of the global semiconductor market in 2032. It’s up 2% points from its 17% share in 2022, putting it behind China with 21% but ahead of Taiwan with 17% and the US with 14%.
In particular, the US production will likely grow its share from 10 percent to 14 percent due to increased investment, moving up to fifth place behind Japan with 15%. The US could see its share of the 10nm-and-below foundry market increase from 0% to 28%.
Meanwhile, Korea’s share in the semiconductors market may decline from 31 percent to 9 percent. This is attributed to the US efforts to rebuild its semiconductor infrastructure and attract dominant Foundry players to produce cutting-edge semiconductors locally.
At the same time, South Korea is expected to foster its share of the memory market, including DRAM and NAND flash, the report says. DRAM, particularly, could rise from 52% to 57%, while NAND flash is expected to rise from 30% to 42%.
Stay up-to-date on Samsung Galaxy, One UI & Tech Stuffs by following Sammy Fans on X/Twitter. You can also discover the latest news, polls, reviews, and new features for Samsung & Google Apps, Galaxy Phones, and the One UI/Android operating system.
Do you like this post? Kindly, let us know on X/Twitter: we love hearing your feedback! If you prefer using other social platforms besides X, follow/join us on Google News, Facebook, and Telegram.
Samsung reportedly approved FPCB firm BH for to Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 camera module supply. BH today announced (via TheElec) that it has been approved as a camera module FPCB vendor by Samsung’s MX Division.
According to the info, BH is aiming to supply the camera module for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. The company is focusing on diversifying its business structure by entering the camera module FPCB business.
Newflex and S-I Flex lead the camera module FPCB market in Samsung smartphones. BH plans to target future camera module FPCB deliveries for automobiles, XR, robots, etc., starting with mobile camera module FPCBs.
BH also plans to participate in development of Samsung smartphone camera module FPCBs scheduled for release next year. The company seemingly wants to stick with Samsung, seeing potential growth in the mobile segment.
A BH spokesperson stated, “Entering the camera module FPCB business will become a new growth driver,” and “We will create distinctive customer value in the camera module FPCB market through stable technological capabilities and production systems.”
Galaxy Unpacked
Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 might be launched in July this year. Reports say, Samsung considering holding the Unpacked event on July 10 in Paris. Pay attention, the timeframe would be before 2024 Olympics kicks off in France.
Stay up-to-date on Samsung Galaxy, One UI & Tech Stuffs by following Sammy Fans on X/Twitter. You can also discover the latest news, polls, reviews, and new features for Samsung & Google Apps, Galaxy Phones, and the One UI/Android operating system.
Do you like this post? Kindly, let us know on X/Twitter: we love hearing your feedback! If you prefer using other social platforms besides X, follow/join us on Google News, Facebook, and Telegram.