New details about the Samsung Galaxy S7 components have now arrived, thanks to which we can confirm when the new smartphone will be launched. Specifically, the smartphone's processor, or at least one of its versions, the Samsung Exynos 8890, will begin to be manufactured in December.
Samsung Exynos 8890
El Samsung Exynos 8890 It will be Samsung's new high-end processor, which will also stand out for being the processor of the Samsung Galaxy S7. Well, actually two could be launched and even three versions of the new flagship. And one of them will feature this processor, and it could even be the version that reaches Europe, which would be very significant.
Although we say it is a processor, we should really say that the Exynos 8890 is a SoC (System on a Chip), and this actually includes all the cores together. Each of these cores could be called a processor, or CPU. The big news will be that the new Exynos 8890 could have cores specifically designed by Samsung, based on architecture ARMv8. Thanks to this, it would match Apple in the design of its processor cores, and would also improve on the latest Apple processor in performance. Specifically, each core could be called Exynos M1.
Beyond its proprietary design approach, the Exynos 8890 combines eight cores in architecture big.LITTLE with HMP: four low consumption ARM Cortex-A53 and four custom high-performance (M1/Mongoose). It is manufactured using lithography 14 nm FinFET, which provides greater efficiency. According to official data, this leap allows for an increase in up to 30% in power compared to the Exynos 7 Octa series and a consumption of approximately 10% lower.
In the graphic section it integrates a ARM Mali‑T880 GPU (MP12 configuration on the most ambitious profiles), ready for demanding games and high-resolution multimedia content. In addition, the chipset incorporates a next-generation LTE modem support Cat. 12/13, capable of reaching theoretical speeds of up to 600 Mbps download y 150 Mbps upload, along with advanced carrier aggregation features.
Samsung Galaxy S7 in January
The new information that now arrives has to do with the fact that the manufacturing process of the new Samsung processor will begin in December, and this is relevant because it is claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S7 would be presented in January. It seems that the presentation date is confirmed to be the January 19, although that won't be definitive until Samsung holds a launch event for the new smartphone.
At the same time, a mobile phone with a camera could also be presented in January. folding screen, about which new information continues to arrive. It could be two major new releases at the same time, and with this, Samsung could have not only what could be the best phone of the moment, the Galaxy S7, but also the most innovative, the Samsung with a folding screen.
The identifier has been detected in test benches SM‑G930F, associated with the flat variant of the Galaxy S7 to Exynos 8890. These appearances point to a configuration with 5,1 inch and resolution QHD, 4 GB of RAM, internal storage of 64 GB, and cameras of 12 SM (main) and 5 SM (front). In synthetic tests, prototypes with alternative hardware have hovered around figures 130.000 points in AnTuTu, setting a clear benchmark for the segment.
As in other generations, versions with will coexist Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and with Exynos 8890, which will be distributed by region. Qualcomm's solution relies on four high-performance cores, while Exynos maintains the same approach. octa-coreIn real-world use, benchmarks show very even app launches and multitasking; in some sustained efficiency scenarios, the Exynos takes the lead thanks to its HMP management.
Display, battery and software features
The panel Super AMOLED 5,1-inch resolution QHD offers deep blacks and great efficiency. The function Always On Display It allows you to display the time, calendar, and basic notifications while consuming very little power. The flat model has a battery of 3.000 mAh and the Edge model It amounts to 3.600 mAh, with fast charge and system optimizations.
In photography, the S7 introduced a sensor with fewer megapixels but larger pixels, significantly improving low-light capture with the lens f / 1.7. The approach by pixel-level phase detection speeds up autofocus. Depending on the batch and region, sensors have been seen ISOCELL from Samsung or Sony IMX, maintaining the same resolution.
The team recovers the IP68 water and dust resistance without sacrificing design, it incorporates a slot microSD to expand memory and maintains productivity features such as Multi-window, One hand mode and the cape TouchWiz about Android.
Connectivity, modem and variants
The Exynos 8890's integrated modem supports LTE Cat 12/13 with theoretical peaks of 600/150 Mbps, along with carrier aggregation and network optimizations. In local connectivity we find Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and positioning with GPS, GLONASS y Beidou. The loading port is Micro‑USB 2.0 and the SIM is Nano-SIM.
There will be multiple commercial references according to market and operator, highlighting the family SM‑G930x for the flat S7 and SM‑G935x for the S7 Edge, with variants Single SIM y dual SIMIn Europe the option with is common Exynos 8890, while in North America versions with Snapdragon 820; both share a design philosophy and high-end features.
With its combination of power, efficiency and a very complete set of camera, screen y connectivityThe Galaxy S7 with the Exynos 8890 is positioned as a solid benchmark. Coexistence with the Snapdragon variant and the diversity of models by region ensure wide availability, while details like IP68, microSD, and Always On complete a balanced profile ready for everyday use.
