Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on February 1, where it is expected to reveal devices that will push innovation. While the company has been pretty quiet about what's to come, various leaks have given us an idea of what to expect, like new Galaxy S23 series smartphones, and possible new Galaxy Book laptops. But it looks like Samsung could have an ace up its sleeve, as a new report states that its handsets will pack a modified Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
The news comes from the folks at 9to5Google, who have reportedly seen documentation, and that these custom chips will be referred to as "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy." As to what's different, the news outlet shared that these chips will arrive with a prime core that is clocked a bit higher than the standard variant, coming in at 3.36GHz. For comparison, the standard Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has a prime core clocked at 3.19GHz.
While documentation referred to the chip as "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy," it's uncertain whether this branding will be used for its Galaxy S23 devices during the event or in its marketing material. Although we are still a couple of weeks away, we have yet to hear details directly from Samsung. But we have seen leaked specifications for the upcoming smartphones. While the phones could be powerhouses, there are also reports circulating that the handsets could be priced higher this year.
So, if you're looking to purchase any of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S23 series devices, you'll want to put in your reservation ahead of the event in order to receive a credit worth up to $100. This credit can be put toward your future purchase for devices launched during Galaxy Unpacked. The event will take place on February 1 with Samsung Galaxy Experience Spaces set to launch worldwide following to give users an immersive experience with the announced devices.
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- Brand
- Samsung
- SoC
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Display
- 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, FHD+ resolution (2,340 x1,080), 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
- RAM
- 8GB
- Storage
- 128GB, 256GB
- Battery
- 3,900mAh
The regular Galaxy S23 is a great option if you're in the market for a smaller smartphone thanks to its 6.1-inch display. But despite the size, it's not lacking any features that the larger S23+ has. It has a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP camera, and more.
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Samsung Galaxy S23+
- Brand
- Samsung
- SoC
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
- Display
- 6.6-inch Full HD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate (48-120Hz), 240Hz touch sampling rate in gaming mode
- RAM
- 8GB
- Storage
- 256GB, 512GB
- Battery
- 4,700mAh
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is slightly bigger than the regular model. That means the screen is bigger, and the battery is bigger, too. It also comes with the same 50MP camera sensor as the S23 and in the same four colors.
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- Brand
- Samsung
- SoC
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
- Display
- 6.8-inch QHD+ Edge, Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate (1-120Hz), 240Hz touch sampling rate in gaming mode
- RAM
- 8GB, 12GB
- Storage
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is one of the best phones on the market, packing an all-new 200MP sensor, a refined design, a custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset, and One UI 5.1.
Source: 9to5Google
