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Samsung’s profit jumps 72.8% in Q3 2024 despite chip struggles

Samsung’s profit jumps 72.8% in Q3 2024 despite chip struggles

Earlier today, Samsung announced its earnings for the third quarter of 2024. While the company's profits beat market expectations, its struggles in the memory chip market remain. The South Korean firm reported a consolidated revenue of KRW 79.1 trillion ($57.34 billion) and an operating profit of KRW 10.1 trillion ($7.3 billion). Samsung's net profit in […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 hours ago
Exynos 1580 vs Exynos 1480: What has improved the most?

Exynos 1580 vs Exynos 1480: What has improved the most?

Last week, Samsung unveiled its new mid-range Exynos chip, the Exynos 1580. It succeeds the Exynos 1480 chip announced last year and brings several improvements. But which are the most significant improvements that you will notice in your day-to-day life? Let us find out in this Exynos 1580 vs. Exynos 1480 comparison. Exynos 1580 vs […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 days ago
Good news! All Galaxy S25 models to use Snapdragon 8 Elite globally

Good news! All Galaxy S25 models to use Snapdragon 8 Elite globally

Over the past few months, the chipset used in the Galaxy S25 series has been a point of contention. Since Samsung confidently named the Exynos 2500 during its recent earnings call, the chip was expected to be used in some Galaxy S25 series devices. However, this might not be the case, as all units reportedly […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 week ago
A more powerful version of Exynos 2500 has just leaked!

A more powerful version of Exynos 2500 has just leaked!

The Exynos 2500 has been a point of contention over the past few months. After Samsung officially named it during its earnings call, several reports claimed that its yields haven't been great and that Samsung might not use the chip in the Galaxy S25. However, it appears that Samsung is testing an even more powerful […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 weeks ago
Samsung about to cut high-ranking executive jobs across key divisions

Samsung about to cut high-ranking executive jobs across key divisions

Although Samsung recently said it has no plans to spin off its Foundry and System LSI divisions, the tech conglomerate will reportedly cut significant executive job numbers throughout its chip-making arms before the end of 2024. A new report citing industry sources says the head of the Device Solutions (DS) division, under which Samsung's semiconductor […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 weeks ago
Samsung Foundry ‘hungry to grow the business’, won’t spin off

Samsung Foundry ‘hungry to grow the business’, won’t spin off

A few days ago, executives representing Samsung's financial division, i.e., Samsung Securities, suggested that the tech conglomerate could spin off the Foundry and System LSI divisions and list them on the US stock market. The chief of Samsung Electronics has now responded, saying that the spin-offs are not in the cards. Market watchers expect Samsung's […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 weeks ago
Samsung reportedly facing low yields of Galaxy S25’s 3nm Exynos 2500 chip

Samsung reportedly facing low yields of Galaxy S25’s 3nm Exynos 2500 chip

The phones in the Galaxy S25 lineup are expected to be the company's first to use 3nm chips. Earlier, it was rumored that Samsung would use 3nm Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S25+ and the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, that might change as the company […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 weeks ago
Samsung Securities suggests Foundry division should spin off

Samsung Securities suggests Foundry division should spin off

Samsung Foundry appears to be in trouble, as low 3nm yield issues and loss of clients continue. Samsung should announce its Q3 financial report in mid-October, and analysts estimate that the Foundry and System LSI divisions will post significant operating losses. Industry watchers (via Business Korea) say that Samsung's non-memory business, i.e., Foundry and System […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 weeks ago
Samsung’s 200MP HP9 to make it to Xiaomi’s next flagship phone

Samsung’s 200MP HP9 to make it to Xiaomi’s next flagship phone

In June this year, Samsung launched the ISOCELL HP9, the world’s first 200MP telephoto camera sensor for smartphones. So far, only one smartphone has used it, the Vivo X100 Ultra. Soon, the ISOCELL HP9 could make its way into another smartphone, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. According to a new report from SmartPrix, Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship […]

  • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 months ago
Galaxy S25 to ditch Exynos to exclusively use Snapdragon chip?

Galaxy S25 to ditch Exynos to exclusively use Snapdragon chip?

With the launch of the Galaxy S25 just four months away, the biggest point of contention among consumers regarding Samsung's next flagship phone is its chipset. While it was expected that Samsung would use a mix of Exynos and Snapdragon chips in the Galaxy S25 series, a new report claims that the company will exclusively […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 months ago
Samsung confirms Galaxy S25’s Exynos 2500 chip for the first time

Samsung confirms Galaxy S25’s Exynos 2500 chip for the first time

Samsung has officially confirmed the Exynos 2500 chip for the first time. The South Korean firm named the 3nm chip during its earnings call. This will be the company's second 3nm chip after the Exynos W1000, which was announced earlier this month. Samsung will likely use the Exynos 2500 in at least some Galaxy S25 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 months ago
Samsung’s profit rises 14.5x amid AI chip boom

Samsung’s profit rises 14.5x amid AI chip boom

After announcing its revenue estimates earlier this month, Samsung has announced its financial results for the second quarter of this year. The South Korean firm reported a 23.42% rise in revenue and a meteoric rise of 1,458% in operating profit in Q2 2024 compared to last year. These better-than-expected numbers are due to the rise […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 months ago
Samsung’s next mid-range Exynos chip is as powerful as Snapdragon 888

Samsung’s next mid-range Exynos chip is as powerful as Snapdragon 888

Samsung's mid-range chips used to be quite weak in terms of performance. However, the company started improving them a couple of years ago, starting with the Exynos 1380. Next year, the company could release the Exynos 1580 processor, which will likely be as powerful as the Snapdragon 888, Qualcomm's flagship chip for 2021. Galaxy A56's […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 months ago
Samsung has a reason to be happy about iPhone 18

Samsung has a reason to be happy about iPhone 18

All iPhones currently use Sony camera sensors, but that could change in the next couple of years. According to a new report, Samsung will supply some camera sensors for the iPhone 18, which will be launched in 2026. This is great news for Samsung, as it aims to end Sony's dominance in the high-end smartphone […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 months ago
Pixel 9’s satellite connectivity depends on Samsung’s modem

Pixel 9’s satellite connectivity depends on Samsung’s modem

Over the past three years, Google has depended on Samsung for some of the design and production of chips used in Pixel phones. Even this year, the company will reportedly use a Samsung modem inside its Tensor chipset for the Pixel 9 series. This chipset will power the Pixel 9's rumored satellite-based emergency calling and […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 months ago
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