Samsung Galaxy S23 2nd generation Snapdragon 8 SoC configuration is limited, can get new telephoto camera
Samsung is said to be weighing up the decision to use the Exynos 2300 SoC or the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset for the Galaxy S23 series. Details of these chipsets are still being announced. Previous rumors suggested that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC could be a combination of Cortex-X3, Cortex-A720, Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 cores. However, a notable reporter recently shared another configuration of this chipset along with more details.
According to a tweet according to tipster Ice universe (@UniverseIce), the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC could have a pair of 2GHz Cortex-A715 cores instead of the Cortex-A720 cores. The remaining configuration is said to be the same with one 3.2GHz Cortex-X3 core, two 2GHz Cortex-A710 cores and three 3GHz Cortex-A710 cores.
The tipster also mentioned that the chipset bearing model number SM8550 is being developed using TSMC’s 4nm process. Furthermore, the neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor (ISP) and GPU have all been significantly improved on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
Recently report suggested that SAMSUNG The electronics company wants to use the Exynos 2300 SoC in the Galaxy S23 series. However, the Samsung MX division is expected to sport the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC due to its outstanding performance.
Many rumors and leaks related to the Galaxy S23 series have surfaced in recent times. According to a report by GalaxyClub, the lineup could be Samsung’s first to feature a telephoto camera with sensor-shift stabilization. The publication is said to have discovered a Samsung patent at WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) for this camera technology.
Notably, the Galaxy S23 series is expected to have a rear camera module similar to Galaxy S22 lined up. Only the Ultra model is believe to get the 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP2 camera sensor.
