Home
›
News
›
Samsung might grace the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) with a quad-core processor before launching it

Samsung might grace the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) with a quad-core processor before launching it

Posted: 18 Apr 2012, 04:07, by Daniel P.

Categories: Samsung Samsung Android Android Tablets Tablets

Discuss 8

Samsung might grace the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) with a quad-core processor before launching it

UPDATE: The US version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) will remain dual-core and its shipping date is still May 13, with preorders starting May 4, Samsung clarified for us.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) might be giving Amazon's Kindle Fire the creeps with its budget pricing, but its larger brother Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) will likely see a delay.

It's all for good, mind you - Samsung is rumored to swap the originally planned dual-core processor in it with a quad-core endeavor, so this will inevitably mean some retooling and a bit more testing, hence the launch delay.

Quad-core is good for marketing purposes and as far as production costs go it is not much different than dual-core, especially if Samsung uses its own Exynos processors, but even if it has some Tegras lying around, the difference in assembly price should be insignificant. The 10-incher is codenamed Espresso and apparently scheduled for June launch.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is also said to receive a spec bump to the quad-core goodness, so it's anyone's guess if this will delay the tablets' announcement, or Samsung's engineers will manage to fit them on time. You can check out preview of the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) in its dual-core variant while waiting.

source: NetbookNews

Discuss8

Apple 'secret project' with French designer Philippe Starck really just 18 Apr
Prev news

Samsung Premium Suite for Galaxy Note includes S Pen apps for ICS 18 Apr
Next news

Related phones

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)

Specifications
News (18)
Review 6.5/10
User Reviews

Discussions (2)
Photos
Size it
360°
Manual

8 Comments
Follow Following

Options

Want to comment? Please login or register.

1. hkn101 posted on 18 Apr 2012, 04:14 2 0

that would be nice!!!!!!!!!

2. OmarF82 posted on 18 Apr 2012, 04:23 2 0

"The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is also said to receive a spec bump to the quad-core goodness, so it's anyone's guess if this will delay the tablets' announcement, or Samsung's engineers will manage to fit them on time. You can check out preview of the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) in its dual-core variant while waiting."

Are talking about Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) or Galaxy Note 10.1

3. hkn101 posted on 18 Apr 2012, 04:28 3 0

actually...both of them are now rumored to receive the quad core goodness..

4. Birds posted on 18 Apr 2012, 05:20 0 0

Although nice, I'd hope they would put a quadcore A9 exynos and save the a15 for the Note 10.1.

5. TROLL posted on 18 Apr 2012, 07:29 0 0

I'm waiting for the tab 3 with 5250 A15 QC......

6. medicci37 posted on 18 Apr 2012, 08:15 1 0

If it isn't at least 1080p I will pass.

7. iamcc posted on 18 Apr 2012, 08:38 0 0

Yay! Now I have a way to justify buying a new toy. Thanks Sammy...

8. gallitoking posted on 18 Apr 2012, 13:16 4 0

they should just focused on one tablet at a time... if both tablets are quadcore exynos.. why not cancel the tab 2 and focuse on the note... is not like th OG tab 10.1 sold anyways

Want to comment? Please login or register.

Samsung Galaxy S4
- Announced: 14 Mar 2013
- OS: Android 4.2.2
- Hardware: Quad core, 1900 MHz, Krait 300, 2048 MB RAM
- Display: 5.0 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, Capacitive Touchscreen
- Camera 13 megapixels, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) video
- Technology: GSM (850 900 1800 1900)
- Data: LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s UMTS EDGE GPRS
Apple iPhone 5
- Announced: 12 Sep 2012
- OS: iOS
- Hardware: Dual core, 1300 MHz, Apple Swift, 1016 MB RAM
- Display: 4.0 inches, 640 x 1136 pixels, Capacitive Touchscreen
- Camera 8 megapixels, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) video
- Technology: GSM (850 900 1800 1900), CDMA (800 1700/2100 1900)
- Data: LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s UMTS EDGE GPRS EV-DO Rev.A EV-DO Rev.B
Samsung GALAXY Note II
- Announced: 29 Aug 2012
- OS: Android 4.1.2 4.1.1
- Hardware: Quad core, 1600 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9, 2048 MB RAM
- Display: 5.5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels, Capacitive Touchscreen
- Camera 8 megapixels, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) video
- Battery: 35 hours of Talk Time, 980 hours of Stand-by
- Technology: GSM (850 900 1800 1900)
- Data: LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s UMTS EDGE GPRS
HTC One
- Announced: 19 Feb 2013
- OS: Android 4.1.2
- Hardware: Quad core, 1700 MHz, Krait 300, 2048 MB RAM
- Display: 4.7 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, Capacitive Touchscreen
- Camera 4 megapixels, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) video
- Technology: GSM (850 900 1800 1900), CDMA (800 1900)
- Data: LTE HSPA (unspecified) UMTS EDGE GPRS
Sony Xperia Z
- Announced: 07 Jan 2013
- OS: Android 4.1.2
- Hardware: Quad core, 1500 MHz, Krait, 2048 MB RAM
- Display: 5.0 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, Capacitive Touchscreen
- Camera 13.1 megapixels, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) video
- Battery: 11 hours of Talk Time, 550 hours of Stand-by
- Technology: GSM (850 900 1800 1900)
- Data: LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s UMTS EDGE GPRS
Google Nexus 4
- Announced: 29 Oct 2012
- OS: Android 4.2.2 4.2.1 4.2
- Hardware: Quad core, 1500 MHz, Krait, 2048 MB RAM
- Display: 4.7 inches, 768 x 1280 pixels, Capacitive Touchscreen
- Camera 8 megapixels, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) video
- Battery: 15.3 hours of Talk Time, 390 hours of Stand-by
- Technology: GSM (850 900 1800 1900)
- Data: HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s UMTS EDGE GPRS
LG Optimus G
- Announced: 28 Aug 2012
- OS: Android 4.1.2 4.0.4
- Hardware: Quad core, 1500 MHz, Krait, 2048 MB RAM
- Display: 4.7 inches, 768 x 1280 pixels, Capacitive Touchscreen
- Camera 13 megapixels, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) video
- Battery: 15 hours of Talk Time, 335 hours of Stand-by
- Technology: GSM (850 900 1800 1900)
- Data: LTE HSPA (unspecified) UMTS EDGE GPRS
Nokia Lumia 920
- Announced: 05 Sep 2012
- OS: Windows Phone 8
- Hardware: Dual core, 1500 MHz, Krait, 1024 MB RAM
- Display: 4.5 inches, 768 x 1280 pixels, Capacitive Touchscreen
- Camera 8.7 megapixels, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) video
- Battery: 17 hours of Talk Time, 400 hours of Stand-by
- Technology: GSM (850 900 1800 1900)
- Data: LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s UMTS EDGE GPRS

Carriers

Manufacturers

Phone tools

Carriers

Manufacturers

Tablet tools

Phone Links

Samsung might grace the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) with a quad-core processor before launching it

Share:

Share:

Related phones

Related News (Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1))

8 Comments Follow Following

1. hkn101 posted on 18 Apr 2012, 04:14 2 0

2. OmarF82 posted on 18 Apr 2012, 04:23 2 0

3. hkn101 posted on 18 Apr 2012, 04:28 3 0

4. Birds posted on 18 Apr 2012, 05:20 0 0

5. TROLL posted on 18 Apr 2012, 07:29 0 0

6. medicci37 posted on 18 Apr 2012, 08:15 1 0

7. iamcc posted on 18 Apr 2012, 08:38 0 0

8. gallitoking posted on 18 Apr 2012, 13:16 4 0

Popular stories

Hot Phones

Interesting stories

Make your Samsung Galaxy S4 sound better with Adapt Sound

Samsung officials confirm 5.9-inch Note III will come at IFA

All from Google I/O 2013

Nokia Lumia 925 - thinnest WP8 smartphone to date

The forbidden fruit: 7 great apps Google does not allow on Play store

Google I/O 2013 is coming, but what will it bring?

10 great personalization apps for Android

Verizon's Nokia Lumia 928 vs AT&T's Nokia Lumia 920

8 Comments
Follow Following