Nokia said to be debating whether the Lumia EOS will be a dual or quad-core model

posted by Alan F. / Apr 15, 2013, 4:43 PM

Nokia said to be debating whether the Lumia EOS will be a dual or quad-core model

The Nokia 808 Pureview camera will be similar to the one expected on the EOS

According to a report, Finnish handset manufacturer Nokia is debating internally on whether or not to place a dual-core or quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor inside the Nokia Lumia EOS model. Battery performance will go a long way toward deciding which processor to use. You might recall that this is the oft-mentioned Lumia model that will feature a 41MP camera sensor similar to the one on the Nokia 808 PureView phone. If Nokia does go ahead and make the EOS a quad-core device, it will be the first such model offered by the manufacturer. The Windows Phone GRD3 update could allow Windows Phone models to support quad-core processors.

Besides the possibility of being the first quad-core Nokia device, some other possible specs for the Nokia Lumia EOS have been revealed including an AMOLED display, double tap to wake feature, an FM transmitter and a "sleeping screen". A 2000mAh battery is expected. Other specs have to do with the PureView camera including the 41MP camera, OIS floating lens and a Xenon flash.

The Nokia Lumia EOS is expected to be an exclusive for AT&T. There is no word on when we might see the phone although there is some talk that it will be ready before the 2013 holiday season.

source: PocketNow , MyNokiaBlog via DailyMobile

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1. omacmagic

Posts: 25; Member since: Oct 26, 2012

Not a WP fan but that shouldn't be even debatable.

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 4:49 PM 18

7. dickwyn

Posts: 621; Member since: May 07, 2012

does WP even support quad core yet ?

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 5:45 PM 9

10. pookiewood

Posts: 631; Member since: Mar 05, 2012

WP8 Supports up to 64 cores actually. http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-57456648-85/windows-phone-8-os-opens-up-to-multicore-processors-nfc/

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 6:04 PM 16

14. yowanvista

Posts: 341; Member since: Sep 20, 2011

And the Linux Kernel supports up to 512 cores (4096 on 64-bit). Sure there is no single current smartphone ARM SoC having more than 4-cores but the support is already here & Android can natively benefit from it later on.

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 6:19 PM 11

23. pookiewood

Posts: 631; Member since: Mar 05, 2012

Ooooookayyyy........

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 7:42 PM 2

12. user996

Posts: 221; Member since: Feb 25, 2013

it isn't android with maximum of 8 core support :D

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 6:16 PM 4

36. DontHateOnS60

Posts: 872; Member since: Apr 20, 2009

Is it really even necessary other than for fanboys to simply say my d**k is bigger than yours? WP8 runs like a dream on dual.

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 9:32 PM 5

2. GuitarPlayer

Posts: 63; Member since: Nov 15, 2012

I have one Lumia 920 but this Lumia EOS is already my dream of smartphone!

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 5:03 PM 21

27. akki20892

Posts: 3902; Member since: Feb 04, 2013

yep dude....eos will be damn good phone, but do u know wait for catwalk next nokia flagship device.

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 8:37 PM 2

3. gallitoking

Posts: 4721; Member since: May 17, 2011

if a dual core functions as wel as a quadcore, why make it a quad-core?.. F' Android.. their phones still lags. regardless of cores..

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 5:05 PM 33

5. shikroi

Posts: 187; Member since: Sep 24, 2012

This is the 41mp sensor from the 808 we are talking here. That device needed a dedicating scaling chip to take photos. The oversampling and lossless zooming are going to need the processing power. Plus nokia might throw in 4k recording.

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 5:20 PM 24

15. user996

Posts: 221; Member since: Feb 25, 2013

if Nokia will do 41mpx camera they must go for dedicated GPU as in 808. in this case there is no need for quad core CPU. anyway Snapdragons have support maximum for 20mpx only

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 6:22 PM 2

44. rav405 unregistered

FYKI, Snapdragon 800 can support up to maximum of 55mpx..........

posted on Apr 16, 2013, 1:14 AM 2

46. user996

Posts: 221; Member since: Feb 25, 2013

no smart devices use snapdragon yet so that doesn't count

posted on Apr 16, 2013, 2:05 AM 0

55. user996

Posts: 221; Member since: Feb 25, 2013

i mean snapdragon 800

posted on Apr 16, 2013, 7:22 AM 0

60. jacobspeeds

Posts: 40; Member since: Feb 26, 2012

i dont think they'll implement 4k or even 2k....optical stablisation, variable aperture....all seem farfetched on a phone even as fat as an 808...i'll have the shock of my life if they do!

posted on Apr 16, 2013, 9:49 AM 1

20. iushnt

Posts: 3138; Member since: Feb 06, 2013

It lags no more.. I find it equal to other os..

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 7:03 PM 11

39. taikucing unregistered

agree, since jelly bean is released, I find no lags. Now my phone is fast & fluid since I upgrade it to jelly bean. The other way is to use other app launcher that makes it smooth.

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 10:05 PM 0

24. joey_sfb

Posts: 6794; Member since: Mar 29, 2012

Which Android phone you ever own that lag. My guess would be zero for a average iOS fan that feel left behind just like apple. I used to like apple but i am not chain to apple. I choose which ever that is good value for my money.

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 7:59 PM 5

37. taikucing unregistered

my dual core phone doesn't lag

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 9:44 PM 9

4. Credo

Posts: 749; Member since: Apr 19, 2012

I don't get it, Windows Phone is supposed to support up to 64 cores? Then why it need a update to support quad core? Correct me if i'm wrong .....

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 5:08 PM 3

6. shikroi

Posts: 187; Member since: Sep 24, 2012

The kernel does, however wp8 does not have the driver support because ms wants to lower fragmentation. In the same way the kernel supports 1080p but wp8 doesn't have the drivers. Ms wants to control the manner in which their platform progresses I suppose.

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 5:23 PM 9

58. Credo

Posts: 749; Member since: Apr 19, 2012

Thanks ! Now i get it ...

posted on Apr 16, 2013, 9:12 AM 0

8. ZeroCide

Posts: 816; Member since: Jan 09, 2013

I vote Quad core. Come on Quad core.

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 5:49 PM 15

28. akki20892

Posts: 3902; Member since: Feb 04, 2013

me too dude...but i'm waiting for catwalk

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 8:39 PM 3

9. NokiaFTW

Posts: 2072; Member since: Oct 24, 2012

2000 mAh battery? I dont think thats gonna be enough

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 5:57 PM 16

29. akki20892

Posts: 3902; Member since: Feb 04, 2013

who know it's a rumor, eos will come up with bigger battery

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 8:40 PM 2

32. AeroPrime

Posts: 175; Member since: Feb 21, 2011

It will have a bigger capacity battery.... 2000mAh it is not enough.

posted on Apr 15, 2013, 8:47 PM 5

11. pookiewood

Posts: 631; Member since: Mar 05, 2012

WP doesn't need Quadcore really. It's always fast and never slows up. 4C would be nice but I don't think they should sweat it much. Get an awesome phone out with WP and 41MP and it will sell.