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Galaxy S20 FE 4G could soon switch from Exynos 990 to Snapdragon 865+

Galaxy S20 FE 4G could soon switch from Exynos 990 to Snapdragon 865+

The Galaxy S20 FE comes in two variants: Galaxy S20 FE (4G) with the Exynos 990 processor and Galaxy S20 FE 5G with the Snapdragon 865 processor. A few days ago, a new variant of the Galaxy S20 FE appeared with model number SM-G780G, and we confirmed that it is an LTE variant with the […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Samsung monthly updates: March 2021 patch focuses on Exynos 990

Samsung monthly updates: March 2021 patch focuses on Exynos 990

Samsung today published the full security bulletin detailing the March 2021 update for its Android devices. The changelog revealed the Exynos 990 was a large focus of the company's software support efforts this past month. More specifically, the security patch level dated March 1st tackles three vulnerabilities exclusive to last year's chip, internally called the […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 3 years ago
Exynos 2100’s power efficiency is a huge improvement over Exynos 990

Exynos 2100’s power efficiency is a huge improvement over Exynos 990

When Samsung built hype around the Exynos 2100 processor, it wasn't kidding, especially after all the flak it received for the poor performance of the Exynos 990. The latest flagship Exynos processor seems to have made massive improvements in performance as well as power efficiency when compared to the Exynos 990, at least going by […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Here’s Exynos 2100’s sustained gaming performance against Exynos 990

Here’s Exynos 2100’s sustained gaming performance against Exynos 990

The Exynos 990 processor that was used in the Galaxy S20 series last year faced heavy criticism due to its dismal performance under sustained workloads. Earlier this month, Samsung promised that its new Exynos 2100 processor offers faster and much more stable performance compared to its previous chipsets. Now that the first smartphones with the […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Exynos 2100 vs Exynos 990: How much improvement to expect?

Exynos 2100 vs Exynos 990: How much improvement to expect?

Samsung unveiled the Exynos 2100 processor today, and the company claims that its new chip offers improved performance and power efficiency over last year's Exynos 990. After the Exynos 990's dismal performance, Samsung aims to put behind all the woes that are generally attributed to Exynos chipsets. So, how improved is the Exynos 2100 over […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung just made a product teaser out of Exynos 990 hate

Samsung just made a product teaser out of Exynos 990 hate

While 2020 might have been a year to forget for Samsung's chipmaking division, the company wants to let everyone know that it has learned its lesson. How else would you explain the fact that its latest product teaser has been made entirely out of Exynos 990 hate? Namely, the video that you can view below […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
Samsung vs Huawei in 2020: Never been closer to losing the crown

Samsung vs Huawei in 2020: Never been closer to losing the crown

Samsung was more than happy to benefit from its rival's misfortune across numerous segments.

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Exynos 1080 vs Exynos 980 vs Exynos 990: Just how good is the 1080?

Exynos 1080 vs Exynos 980 vs Exynos 990: Just how good is the 1080?

The Exynos 1080 was announced last week, and it is Samsung’s first 5nm mobile chipset. Usually, the South Korean tech giant debuts its latest fabrication process with its flagship processor, but this time the company decided to debut the 5nm process with its mid-range chipset. And this step alone could mean a drastic change in […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung forgets Exynos in its latest bid to promote the Galaxy S20 FE

Samsung forgets Exynos in its latest bid to promote the Galaxy S20 FE

Samsung has described the Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) as a product that contains only those features that real users value in its latest unboxing advertisement campaign. In other words, it's a phone designed for fans – reason why it's called the Fan Edition – and according to Samsung, the Galaxy S20 FE meets the fans' expectations […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy S20 Fan Edition could also have an Exynos variant

Galaxy S20 Fan Edition could also have an Exynos variant

We had confirmed the existence of the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition and revealed its color variants two months ago. Since then, some of its features and specifications have been leaked. The upcoming smartphone is expected to be a spiritual successor to the Galaxy S10 Lite, and its first press render was leaked last week. Now, an […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung deems Exynos 990 fiasco salvagable, but not without help

Samsung deems Exynos 990 fiasco salvagable, but not without help

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 outperformed the Exynos 990 by a huge margin, but Samsung isn't losing hope.

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Exynos 990 benchmark offers no surprises

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Exynos 990 benchmark offers no surprises

The Exynos vs Snapdragon debate shows no signs of abating anytime soon. The Exynos 990 that powers the Galaxy S20 series in most markets is inferior to the Snapdragon 865 that Samsung used in markets like the US, China, and its home market. And, for the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Samsung […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 4 years ago
[Poll Results!] Will you buy the Galaxy Note 20 if it sports the Exynos 990 processor?

[Poll Results!] Will you buy the Galaxy Note 20 if it sports the Exynos 990 processor?

Nearly half a year after receiving its DOA label, the engineering horror that is the Exynos 990 is still a part of our daily discourse.

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
Samsung’s Exynos 990 decision might destroy Galaxy Note 20 sales

Samsung’s Exynos 990 decision might destroy Galaxy Note 20 sales

There's only one winner in an Exynos 990 vs Snapdragon 865 comparison and it's not Samsung. Its chips have not been able to match their Snapdragon counterparts over the past few years. This chasm significantly grew with the Galaxy S20, so much so that it caught the attention of consumers who may have otherwise not […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra might just keep the disappointing Exynos 990

Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra might just keep the disappointing Exynos 990

The Snapdragon 865+ was recently announced by Qualcomm. This chip is expected to power select variants of the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra that will be released in a few markets like the United States. Samsung will use its own Exynos chip elsewhere like it always has. However, reports suggest that the […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
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