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Last year was a rough one for Samsung Foundry. Not only did a partnership with AMD failed to bear fruit, but the proprietary Exynos 2200 chip that powered the Galaxy S22 in some markets also had to be throttled to prevent overheating issues, prompting an apology from Samsung CEO JH Han. This year's Galaxy S23 range will be powered exclusively by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and contrary to what earlier rumors had said, it will also not be manufactured by Samsung.
Samsung doesn't just design chips, it also manufactures them, and lately, it hasn't been doing a good job with either. So, even though it was a relief to hear that all markets will get Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S23 phones this year, there were concerns that the chip would be held back by Samsung.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 was manufactured by Samsung and it had thermal issues. Its boosted version, the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 exhibited none of the problems of the Gen 1, likely because it was made by TSMC.
Leaker RGcloudS, who is relatively new on the scene and suggested back in November that the Galaxy S23's chip would be made by Samsung, has walked back the tweet and now says that the chip will be produced by TSMC.
Tipster claims the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy will be made by TSMC
That's certainly promising and could help the Galaxy S23 become the best Android phone of the year. Per a recent rumor, the Galaxy S23 series will be powered by an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 that's internally referred to as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy.
Benchmark results indicate that the Galaxy S23 will be a lot faster than the S22 and its GPU performance might be better than iPhone 14 Pro. Android phones have traditionally trailed behind iPhones in benchmarks but Qualcomm has begun to close the gap and a custom Galaxy S23 chip may narrow the gap further.
We shall find out more on February 1 which is when Samsung will formally unveil the Galaxy S23 series. Registrations are already open and earn you free credit for use towards purchases.
Galaxy S23 Ultra at Amazon
The Galaxy S23 Ultra may be older, but it remains among the best Samsung phones. Plus, you can still find it in brand-new condition at Amazon. Get one while you can.
The Galaxy S23+ with 512GB of built-in storage is now 13% off at Amazon. This is the model in Phantom Black. Hurry up, as it's available in limited quantities.
Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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