For this edition of Chip Battle, we are pitting Samsung’s Exynos 7904 chipset against Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 processor. Both chipsets are found in mid-range phones, though the former is limited to just Samsung phones while Qualcomm‘s chipset appears in phones from various brands. Let’s dive in and see how which chipset comes out on top.

Node

The Exynos 7904 is a 14nm processor while the Snapdragon 675 is an 11nm processor. A smaller node size means the processor is more power-efficient; and in this case, the Snapdragon 675 is the one with the smaller node size.

CPU

Samsung’s processor has eight cores in a 2+6 configuration. There are two Cortex-A73 performance cores clocked at 1.8GHz while the other six cores are Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.6GHz.

The Snapdragon 675 has eight custom Kryo 460 cores which are actually two performance cores that are based on the Cortex-A76 and clocked at 2.0GHz and six power-saving efficiency cores based on the Cortex-A55 clocked at 1.6GHz.

It is easy to see which chipset is more powerful. The Cortex-A76 cores are the successors to the A73 and so is the relationship between the Cortex-A55 and Cortex-A53. Not only are the cores of the Snapdragon 675 more powerful, but they are also clocked at higher speeds. The benchmark results below also confirm the Snapdragon 675 easily beats the Exynos 7904.

GPU

There is an Adreno 612 GPU in the Snapdragon 675 while the Exynos 7904 has Arm’s Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. Benchmark results have shown the Adreno 612 is a more powerful GPU than the Mali G71 MP2, so this is another win for the Snapdragon 675.

Connectivity

The Exynos 7904 has an LTE Cat. 12 modem with speeds up to 600Mbps for downloads and 150Mbps for uploads. It also has support for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0. The Snapdragon X12 LTE modem inside the Snapdragon 675 offers the same downlink and uplink speeds too. It also has Bluetooth 5.0 and support for dual-band Wi-Fi.

Conclusion

The Snapdragon 675 is easily the winner here. It packs a better CPU as well as GPU compared to the Exynos 7904. It is also more efficient as a result of its smaller node size.

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In the previous month, a forthcoming Samsung tablet named Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) was spotted at Google Play Console. The listing had revealed its moniker, renders and some key specs. Reliable tipster Evan Blass shared fresh renders of the device along with specs sheet.

The budget-friendly Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) will be made available through AT8T in the U.S. There is no word on the other markets that will be receiving the Tab A 8.4. The new renders reveal that the tablet features a SIM / microSD card tray on its left while power button and volume buttons can be seen on the right. The bezel above the display has a speaker and a front camera.

The rear shell of the device which seems to be made out of polycarbonate material has a single camera without an LED flash. Its bottom features a USB-C port placed between a pair of speaker grilles.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) specifications

The Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) has a display that supports full HD resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels. The Exynos 7904 SoC that clocks at 1.8GHz will power the device with 3 GB of RAM. For storage, it will come with an internal space of 32 GB and it will support up to 512 GB of microSD card through the storage slot.

The Android 9.0 Pie OS will come preloaded on the Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020). The device will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. It will have a rear camera of 8-megapixel and a frontal shooter of 5-megapixel.

On the connectivity front, the tablet will arrive with support for Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11ac. The device measures 7.95 x 4.93 x 0.28 inches and weighs 11.2oz. There is no word on the pricing or release date of the Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) tablet. It will come in a single color called Mocha.

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 smartphones in December 2019 and it is now reportedly working on the launch of newer A-series phones such as Galaxy A11, Galaxy A21, Galaxy A31 and Galaxy A41. The renders and specs of the Galaxy A11 had surfaced at the end of the previous month. The CAD renders of the Galaxy A41 also surfaced around the same time. A fresh report on Android Headlines has revealed the key specs and features of the Galaxy A21 along with its leaked press render.

The Galaxy A21 can be seen sporting a punch-hole at the top-left corner of its screen. The exact size of the Infinity-O display is not known yet. The low budget phone may support HD+ resolution. The mid-ranger phone has a thick-sized chin.

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The rear side of the Galaxy A21 has a quad camera setup positioned at the upper-left corner. The back panel of the phone that seems to be made out of polycarbonate material also features a fingerprint reader. The exact configurations of the phone’s cameras are not known yet. A dual LED flash unit can be seen on right side of the camera setup.

The Galaxy A21 has volume up and down buttons and a power key on its right spine. The predecessor Galaxy A20 from last year came with a USB-C port. Hence, the Galaxy A21 is also expected to feature it along with a 3.5mm audio jack at its bottom edge. Some of its rumored specs are Exynos 7904 SoC, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, 4,000mAh battery and microSD slot. The publication claims that the Galaxy A21 and Galaxy A11 may debut soon in the U.S.

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Samsung had launched the Galaxy A30s in September in India. The South Korean company had launched the smartphone with 64 GB of internal storage. The handset is currently available in the country a price tag of Rs. 14,999 (~$210). A fresh report on 91mobiles has launched a new variant of the phone that comes with a massive storage of 128 GB. The pricing of the new model has also been revealed.

The 64 GB storage variant of the Galaxy A30s featured 4 GB of RAM and the newly introduced 128 GB model also features the same amount of RAM. The price tag of the new variant is set at Rs. 15,999 (~$225). The publication has claimed that the variant is available for purchase in the offline markets across India. Samsung’s online store and third party retailers are yet to list the 128 GB edition of the Galaxy A30s. The new model can be bought in colors like Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Violet, and Prism Crush Black.

Samsung is yet to release an official statement on the arrival of the 128 GB edition of the Galaxy A30s. Talking about the 64 GB variant, it had cost Rs. 16,999 (~$238) at launch. However, its pricing has been now reduced to Rs. 14,999 (~$210).

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Samsung Galaxy 30s Specifications

The Galaxy A30s is fitted with 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with Infinity-V notch. It offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels. The screen is integrated with a fingerprint sensor.

The Exynos 7904 powers the smartphone along with 4 GB of RAM. The 64 GB / 128 GB editions of the phone offers a dedicated microSD card slot for expanding its storage. The device is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. The Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the Galaxy A30s. The handset will be soon treated with One UI 2.0 based Android 10 OS ugrade.

The Galaxy A30s has a triple camera system on its back. It comprises of a 25-megapixel main lens, a 5-megapixel depth sensor and an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor along with LED flash. It has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The smartphone comes with connectivity features like dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC and USB-C.

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Samsung has announced the Galaxy A30s and Galaxy A50s for Indian markets today. The Galaxy A30s is an updated version of the Galaxy A30 that had gone official earlier this year. And the Galaxy A50s is also an updated edition of the Galaxy A50 that went official few months back in the country. These phones have arrived with tall aspect ratio displays, large-sized batteries and triple rear cameras.

Samsung Galaxy A30s Price and Specifications

The Galaxy A30s that comes in sole variant of 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage ai spriced at Rs. 16,999 (~$237). Its color variants are Prims Crush Black, Prims Crush White, Prism Crush Violet and Prism Crush Green.

The Galaxy A30s has a 6.4-inch AMOLED Infinity-U display that offers HD+ resolution and comes integrated with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Exynos 7904 chipset powers the phone. It is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 15W rapid charging. The Android 9 Pie OS with One UI skin runs on the device.

The rear side of the Galaxy A30s has LED flash assisted triple camera system that contains an f/1.7 aperture 25-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel lens with ultrawide shooter and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The front notch houses a 16-megapixel sensor. Other features of the phone include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.1ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.

Samsung Galaxy A50s Price and Specifications

The Galaxy A50s comes in two models in India such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are respectively priced at Rs. 22,499 (~$320) and Rs. 24,999 (~$349). It can be availed in the same four colors as the Galaxy A30s phone.

The Galaxy A50s has a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED Infinity-V display that offers full HD+ resolution. It also features an in-display fingerprint reader. The Exynos 9610 chipset powers the smartphone. The One UI based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device.

For capturing selfies, the Galaxy A50s has an f/2.0 aperture 32-megapixel front camera. The back panel of the phone houses a triple camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel main lens with f/2.0 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and an f/2.2 aperture 5-megapixel depth sensor. The A50s has the same connectivity features that are available on the A30s.

Starting from today, the Galaxy A30s and Galaxy A50s are available for buying through multiple platforms such as Amazon India, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, Samsung’s online store and Samsung Opera House in Bengaluru.

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Yesterday, Samsung launched the Snapdragon 855 chipset powered Galaxy Tab S6 flagship tablet. Recent reports have revealed that the South Korean company will be debuting a couple of new tablets in the coming months. One of them is the Galaxy Tab A3 XL that has appeared as ‘gta3xlwifi’ on Google Play Console with some key specs and an image.

Samsung Galaxy A3 XL Specifications

The appearance of the Galaxy Tab A3 XL on Google Play Console has revealed that it features a display that supports full HD resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. It offers an aspect ratio of 16:10. It offers a pixel density of 240 ppi. The device is running on Android 9 Pie OS. It will come with Samsung’s custom UI.

The Exynos 7904 chipset that includes 1.8 GHz octa-core processor and ARM Mali G71 graphics is present at the helm of the Galaxy Tab A3 XL with 3 GB of RAM. The Exynos 7904 is a mid-range chipset also powers the Samsung Galaxy M30 smartphone. The Tab A3 XL that has appeared today is only its Wi-Fi variant. The company may also release an LTE version of the tablet. Shown below is the image of the device that has appeared on Google Play Console.

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In February, a Bluetooth SIG listing of Samsung SM-T515 was spotted. It had revealed that the device will be arriving in the market as Galaxy Tab A3 XL. In the same month, the SM-T515 tablet had debuted as Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019). It also features Exynos 7904, 3 GB of RAM, Android 9 Pie OS and a display that supports 1920 x 1200 pixels. Hence, it appears that the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) could be made available in some markets as Galaxy Tab A3 XL.

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Samsung is reportedly working on newer versions of the Galaxy A series of smartphones that were announced in the first half of 2019. A fresh Geekbench listing SM-A307 Samsung phone has appeared today. It is speculated that the smartphone may debut as Galaxy A30s.

The SM-A307FN Samsung phone’s Geekbench listing has revealed that it is powered by Exynos 7885 chipset. The SoC is supported by 3 GB of RAM. In the single-core test, it has scored 1,322 points and it has recorded a score of 4,116 points in multi-core test.

The Galaxy A30 that was announced earlier this year has a model number of SM-A305. Its Geekbench listing shows that it is fueled by Exynos 7885 chipset, but the device had actually arrived with Exynos 7904. It appears that the Exynos 7904 is read as Exynos 7885. Hence, there is a possibility that the SM-A307FN model that has been spotted on Geekbench could be also featuring the Exynos 7904 SoC like the A30 model.

The alleged Galaxy A30s is supposed to arrive with some sort of improvements over the A30. Hence, readers will have to wait more to know more on the enhanced specs of the rumored Galaxy A30s. It could be slotted between the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A40. Hence, it is likely to borrow some features from the Galaxy A40 smartphone. The A30s may debut within the third quarter of the year.

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Samsung Galaxy A30 Specifications

The Galaxy A30 has a 6.3-inch S-AMOLED full HD+ display with Infinity-U notch design. The smartphone comes in 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variants. The One UI based Android 9 Pie is loaded on the device.

The Galaxy A30 is fitted with dual camera setup on its rear. It includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. For capturing selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel. The smartphone is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging through USB-C.

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Samsung has launched Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 smartphones in India. Aimed towards the millennials, the A30 and A50 are mid-range devices whereas the A10 is an entry-level smartphone. Unlike the Galaxy series phones such as M10, M20 and M30 that are exclusively available online, the newly unveiled Galaxy A10, A30 and A50 phones are available for purchase through offline and online stores.

Samsung Galaxy A50, A30 and A10 Specifications and Features

The Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A30 are equipped with similar specs. The Galaxy A50 features a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with Infinity-U notch design. It carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 91.6 percent screen space. The Galaxy A30 flaunts the same display. The Galaxy A50 is fitted with an in-display fingerprint scanner whereas the A30 has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. When it comes to design, both phones are equipped with 3D Glasstic that is nothing but glossy plastic chassis.

The Galaxy A50 is the first smartphone to feature the Exynos 9610 chipset. The SoC is supported by up to 6 GB of RAM. It is equipped with an internal storage of 64 GB. The Galaxy A30 is powered by Exynos 7904 phones that also drives the recently released Galaxy M30 and Galaxy M20 smartphones. It features 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage. The 15W fast charging through USB-C enabled 4,000mAh batteries are packed inside both phones.

The Galaxy A50 Is blessed with a triple camera unit that includes a 25-megapixel primary sensor with autofocus and f/1.7 aperture, a 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture and an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture. It has a front-facing camera of 25-megapixel. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A30 has a dual camera setup with f/1.6 aperture 16-megapixel main sensor and 5-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens. The selfie notch of the A30 is the home for f/2.0 aperture 16-megapixel front-facing camera.

The Galaxy A10 is a weaker phone compared to the Galaxy A30 and A50 phones. It has a 6.2-inch Infinity-V display design enabled LCD panel that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The Exynos 7884 SoC, 2 GB of RAM and 3,400mAh battery are present under the hood of the device. It has an inbuilt storage of 32 GB. The back panel of the phone has a 13-megapixel sensor with f/1.9 aperture. The A10 offers its users with f/2.0 aperture 5-megapixel selfie shooter. It lacks support for fingerprint sensor.

The newly Galaxy A series phones are all preloaded with One UI based Android 9 Pie OS. They are also equipped with microSD card slots for additional storage. The A10, A30 and A50 are packed with usual connectivity features such as dual-SIM support, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack.

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Samsung Galaxy A50, A30 and A10 Price and Release Date

The 4 GB and 6 GB RAM editions of the Galaxy A50 are respectively priced at Rs. 19,990 (~$279) and Rs. 22,990 (~$325). The Galaxy A30 costs Rs. 16,990 (~$239) whereas the Galaxy A10 carries a price tag of Rs. 8,490 (~$119).

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Over the past few years, Samsung has solidified its position as a chipset manufacturer with its ARM-based Exynos series chipsets. These processors take on the big players like Qualcomm and MediaTek, even in the mid-range market. Earlier this week, Samsung released its brand new Exynos 7 series 7904 processor. So, let’s take a closer look at where this processor stands among the competition.

Before we move on to the actual specifications of the processor, first let’s agree that Samsung has a messed up processor nomenclature. You can’t really make out where each processor stands in the lineup just by looking at their names. Unfortunately, this is a trend among various semiconductor companies. Both Qualcomm (I have tried to explain their mid-range chipsets here) and Intel have been criticized for their naming scheme and I guess, we can’t do much about it at the moment.

One thing we know for sure is that the new Exynos chipset is tailored for the Indian market. According to recent information, the new Samsung Galaxy M20 will most likely carry this chipset. However, we don’t know whether we’ll see this chip outside of India. 

Exynos 7904 has a weaker CPU than the 7885

Coming back to the Exynos 7904, it should be seen inside mid-range smartphones from Samsung. It features 2 x ARM Cortex-A73 high-end cores clocked at 1.8GHz for heavy duty tasks and 6 x ARM Cortex-A53 power efficient cores clocked at 1.6GHz for basic activities. Seeing this specs sheet, we can say that the 7904 is not really built for power-hungry applications.

The A73 cores should be able to handle most moderate to high intensive tasks, but it will start to struggle if you try to multi-task. Even the Mali-G71MP2 GPU doesn’t instill confidence in its graphics processing capabilities. It might have a large core (similar to the 1.2GHz Mali-G71 MP1 on the Exynos 7885) but don’t expect it to handle heavy games like a Qualcomm SD660.

Honestly, when you look at the specs, the Exynos 7904 naming doesn’t look very appropriate. This might be a personal opinion, but the new Exynos chipset feels like an extension of the Exynos 7885 rather than a brand new chip. Here’s why:

Exynos 7904 vs Exynos 7885

There is one particular area where the Exynos 7904 is better than the 7885 — ISP. The new chip upgrades its ISP adding support for 32MP + 32MP (Front+Rear) or Dual 16MP + 16MP or triple cameras. Yes, the new chipset boasts of being capable enough to handle three cameras at the back. The third camera can reportedly function as a wide angle sensor or a bokeh sensor.

Now that we’ve established the Exynos 7904 is better than the 7885 only in some aspects, let’s take a look at where it stands among its competition.

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Exynos 7904 vs Snapdragon 636 vs Snapdragon 632

At present, the Snapdragon 636 is considered as the standard mid-range offering from Qualcomm. The SD630/632 are lower mid-range offerings while the SD670/710 are for upper mid-rangers.

Considering its specs, the Exynos 7904 would be better placed between the Snapdragon 636 and the Snapdragon 632. Snapdragon 636 is more powerful with its 4 x  Cortex A73 Kryo cores. Even the Adreno 509 GPU and support for UFS storage gives it an edge over the new Exynos chip. 

When compared to the SD632, the Exynos 7904 should be close to its performance. But even here, the Qualcomm chip should have an edge. The SD632 has four performance cores while the Exynos chip has just two.  However, overall, when you look at CPU and GPU together, the Exynos 7904 should go head to head with this Qualcomm chip on paper. But there are a few areas where the Exynos model is clearly better. For example, the chip supports LPDDR4X and Cat 12 / 13 (downloads/uploads). Even the ISP is better than the SD632. So, the Exynos 7904 should ideally be placed between the SD636 and SD632.

Latest rumors suggest that the Galaxy M20, which is expected to feature the Exynos 7904 will be sold somewhere around $180. At this price, the new chip would offer pretty good value to customers.

But in general comparison, it’s still a lower mid-range processor. In terms of performance, both the Snapdragon 636 and Snapdragon 660 should do much better than the new Exynos model.

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Samsung has introduced the all new Exynos 7904 mobile processor. In its press release, the company claims that it has tailored the new chipset for the phones releasing in the Indian market. It is designed to offer high-end multimedia features on mid-range smartphones.

The Samsung Exynos 7904 features a fast performing octa-core processor for better internet browsing experience and swift app launching. The chipset consumes less power while it provides the power to multi-task to the users.

The Exynos 7904 is a 14nm chipset that includes two Cortex A73 cores working at 1.8 GHz and six Cortex A53 cores processing at 1.6 GHz. The Cat. 12 with 3-carrier aggregation support makes it possible to achieve 600Mbps download speeds on Exynos 7904 powered devices.

The image signal processor (ISP) present on the Exynos 7904 supports up to 32-megapixel single rear camera. It can bring support for up to three camera sensors on mid-range phones that can offer users may exciting photography features. For example, the third camera sensor of an Exynos 7905 powered phone can capture panoramic shots with wide-angles or it can shoot portrait images with impressive blurring behind the subject.

The Samsung Exynos 7904 supports playback of full HD videos at 120 fps and Ultra HD videos at 30 fps. Also, phones featuring can support a display of up to full HD+ resolution.

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The announcement of the Exynos 7904 has come just around a week ahead of the launch of the new Galaxy M series of smartphones. Recent reports have revealed that the Galaxy M20 launching on Jan. 28 will be the first smartphone to be powered with it. The Galaxy M10 that is expected to go official alongside could be fueled by Exynos 7872 chipset that was announced in January last year.

The Galaxy M10 and M20 will be exclusively available for purchase through Amazon India. The Galaxy M10 will be available with a starting price of Rs. 8,990 (~$126) whereas the Galaxy M20 will be costing Rs. 12,990 (~$183) for the base model.

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