Samsung is already on course to launch the next flagships, the Galaxy S21/S30 series in 2021. However, it hasn’t unveiled the SoC that powers the new devices. As per early leaks, the next flagship processor could be named Exynos 2100. And now, a new certification suggests that another Exynos could be in the works.
As reportedly by MySmartPrice, a new Exynos 981 moniker has appeared on Bluetooth SIG Certification, which is a non-profit standards organization. Samsung’s Cambridge Solution Centre(SCSC), which is a part of Samsung Electronics has filed the listing which was published yesterday(October 30). The description of the Exynos 981 says it can combine with a compatible RF solution to build BT(Bluetooth)+Wi-Fi solution. And supports Bluetooth 5.2.
Besides, if Samsung launches the said Exynos with the Bluetooth 5.2 standard, it will be a slight upgrade over the current standards on both Exynos 980 and 990 SoCs. That said, we are devoid of any further information regarding the new processor. If we recall, the Exynos 980 SoC mid-range SoC had the company’s first integrated 5G-modem, and it was used by other OEMs like Vivo(Vivo X30). Hence, it is possible that Samsung could position the 981 SoC(if real) as another mid-range processor above 980.
However, Samsung Semiconductor China Research Institute’s director, Dr. Pan Xuebao recently said that the company will soon launch a new Exynos 1080 5nm SoC. It will also embrace the mid to high-end segments and probably power mid-range smartphones. Nevertheless, we will have to wait and see if the Exynos 981 SoC is indeed real and it’s position(if both 981, and 1080 SoC launch separately) in the market.
