Samsung won't be left out of the octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 race, it seems, leaving the field to MediaTek and others for the midrange. A new GFXBench database entry unveiled a Samsung chipset we haven't seen announced yet - the Exynos 7580 - running on an upcoming 5.6" TCL phablet.
Despite the titling, with a number higher than the 14nm Exynos 7420 that is in the Galaxy S6 or S6 edge, this new Exynos is a midrange endeavor, with what are likely eight Cortex A-53 processor cores, running at the humble 1.6 GHz maximums.
As such, Exynos 7580 won't register breathtaking scores on AnTuTu, but it will undoubtedly do its Android job just fine, and allow manufacturers, Samsung included, to create more affordable handsets that will still run like a charm.
Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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