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CPU and GPU of Galaxy S25’s rumored MediaTek SoC revealed
Samsung could adopt MediaTek chips in its next-generation Galaxy S phones. The company is rumored to utilize the new MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC in the Galaxy S25 series, which will feature 3nm flagship Cortex-X925 CPU and Immortalis G925 GPU.
Galaxy S25 series’ rumored MediaTek Dimensity 9400 will have Arm’s all-new 3nm flagship Cortex-X925 CPU and Immortalis G925 GPU. While Samsung’s decision to adopt the MediaTek chip is uncertain, the Dimensity chip is confirmed to have upgraded CPU and GPU.
Back in May, Arm introduced a flagship Cortex-X925 core, a Cortex-A725 performance core, and a refreshed Cortex-A520 efficiency core. As announced during the unveiling, the company revealed the target frequency of the X925 is 3.6GHz and higher.
Based on 5th Gen Arm GPU architecture, Immortalis-G925 is Arm’s latest flagship GPU. It is designed to offer the best gaming and AI experience on future phones. The GPU promises improved performance with reduced power along with ray tracing improvements.
MediaTek is said to launch the Dimensity 9400 platform in the second half. Only time will tell whether Samsung is bringing the Dimensity chip to its Galaxy S flagships. We may have some authentic information regarding the rumors when Dimensity 9400 goes official.
Samsung fans will prefer buying MediaTek Galaxy phones over Exynos ones. The company may partner with MediaTek to have a custom variant of its flagship chips for Galaxy. Notably, Qualcomm also provides special “for Galaxy” Snapdragon SoCs.
Exynos 2500 could see the light, Samsung strips 3nm chip defect rumors
Samsung denied the rumors citing a 3nm chip yield defect. It indicates that the company hasn’t given up on Exynos as going all Snapdragon in Galaxy is quite hurting. Ming Chi-Kuo was the first to reveal Samsung’s 3nm foundry yield issues.
Exynos 2500 could see the light, Samsung strips 3nm chip defect rumors
Samsung has just recently unveiled its latest innovation in wearable technology with the introduction of the 3nm Exynos W1000 chipset. Ahead of the July 10 Galaxy Unpacked event, the Korean tech giant has launched the Exynos W1000 processor for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra smartwatches.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 series, successors to the popular Galaxy Watch 6, promises to enhance the smartwatch experience with their upgraded features and Exynos W1000 chip.
Moreover, the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra reportedly features a 1.5″ Super AMOLED screen with 480×480 resolution and 327 ppi, 590mAh battery with 10W charging, 3D glass dial back, and more
Samsung Exynos W1000
The Exynos W1000 chipset features Samsung’s latest 3nm GAA process with FOPLP to ensure a smaller form factor and better heat dissipation.
It uses a powerful CPU with 1x Cortex-A78 and 4x Cortex-A55 cores, alongside an Arm Mali-G68 MP2 GPU supporting up to 640 x 640 pixel displays. It is expected to offer 2.7x faster app launches than its predecessor, with single-core and multi-core performance boosts of 3.4x and 3.7x, respectively.
The chip integrates 32GB of internal memory, new size-reduction technologies, and a 2.5D AOD engine. It offers Bluetooth LE, LPDDR5 RAM, and connectivity options including 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and NFC.
Samsung is releasing a new update for the Galaxy A03s smartphone on the Verizon network carrier in the US. This is the first update of the year 2024 for the Galaxy A03s smartphone.
The fresh update for the Samsung Galaxy A03s smartphone arrives with a May 2024 security patch to improve system security and stability. Also, it enhances some functions and fixes several issues for better performance.
According to the official details, the May 2024 security patch fixes 45 security issues. Google has addressed 33 vulnerabilities, including 3 critical and 26 high-level threats. Samsung has added 25 improvements for its own devices, enhancing features like Secure Folder and multitasking.
Users can verify the update through One UI build version A037USQS8DXF3 on the Verizon network carrier in the US. The update is rolling out for locked models of the Galaxy A03s.
Last year, the device received a November 2023 security patch on the Verizon network carrier. This smartphone is currently eligible for Biannual updates. It means the smartphone smartphones will get a new update after six months.
Till then, users can check and install the recent update. For that, you just need to navigate to the device’s Settings, then a Software update, and Download and install. If you have received the update, install it now to get enhanced features.
July 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Devices getting Monthly and Quarterly Updates
Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 buyers could get free Buds 3 Pro as a pre-order gift. Samsung has scheduled its next Galaxy Unpacked for July 10. Meanwhile, a credible source just revealed the possible pre-order gift that will be offered to early buyers for free.
Roland Quandt claims that Galaxy Buds 3 Pro could be a free gift with Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. The company is expected to ship the new earbuds with foldable phones as a pre-order gift. However, the offer may vary by country and network carrier.
Samsung’s Buds 3 Pro as a free gift will not match the free smartwatch offer. Still, it’s going to be a pretty interesting deal as buyers will be getting the latest product. In the past, Samsung offered a previous generation Galaxy Watch for free or at a heavily discounted price in certain regions.
The next-gen earbuds introduce Apple AirPods-inspired design language. The increased size will benefit consumers by offering longer battery life. It also has stems and vents, featuring LED light that may glow according to the music beats.
The company has started pre-reserve activity in many markets globally. Pre-reservation offers early access to colors, faster delivery, and additional gifts plus discounts. In some markets, pre-reservation is completely free, while markets like India require a refundable amount.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 will have a wider cover screen for enhanced usability. The design language is heavily inspired by the Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphone. Rather than curved edges, the device will introduce angular frame design as part of design refreshment.