The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus will have a 6.1-inch and 6.6-inch display respectively. Both displays are expected to be Full HD+. The primary camera will likely be 50MP. In addition, the S23 Plus is expected to have a triple camera system. However, it is not clear what other features will come with the phones.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor is expected to be a significant improvement over its predecessor. It will have an upgraded Cortex-X3 core, allowing it to deliver 25 percent more performance than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. The processor will also feature a new Adreno GPU, which could be rebranded as Adreno Gen 2. Qualcomm also expects the new chip to improve wireless connectivity. The new processor is expected to debut in the early part of 2023 and will likely be available in some of Samsung’s high-end smartphones.
In addition to the new processor, Samsung is expected to continue to use its Exynos chipset in certain markets. But it is likely to switch to Qualcomm with the Galaxy S23 Ultra. According to a leak on Chinese social network Weibo, the new phone will use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It is also expected to have a similar size and thickness to the S22 Ultra. While Samsung has not officially confirmed these rumors, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is expected to be a flagship phone.
Samsung has made its decision based on the performance gap between the Qualcomm and Exynos chipsets. The gap between the two chips has long been documented, but the performance gap between the Exynos chip and the next one is even greater. The next generation of Snapdragon processors will give Qualcomm a clear advantage in the high-end Android market.
While the Galaxy S22 series has been out for a month, the Galaxy S23 Series is yet to be announced. It isn’t known if it will include Note models. However, it is expected to be available next year. While the exact release date of the new handsets is unknown, they are now a popular topic of conversation. The new phones have been given the internal name of Project Diamond.
The Galaxy S23 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. The S23 will be the first Samsung device to use this new chip. Its display will be a 6.1-inch Full HD+ display. The Galaxy S23 Plus and Ultra will have a larger 6.6-inch display. They will also feature a telephoto lens with a 10x optical zoom.
Exynos
It has been two years since Samsung introduced its first Exynos-based smartphone. It is now time for Samsung to reboot its custom flagship processor program and introduce truly competitive chipsets in the next few years. Exynos for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series could be the first step towards that.
According to a recent leak, the Galaxy S23 series may not use the Exynos 2300. This decision is surprising, given that the Exynos 2300 didn’t live up to expectations in the first place, and Samsung is now relying on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 generation for its new smartphone.
The Galaxy S23 series will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, but it is unclear how long this decision will last. Samsung has previously used both Exynos and Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, and the majority of its Galaxy S22 series devices will also ship with Qualcomm hardware. If this trend continues, Samsung could wait as long as two years to launch its next flagship chipset.
Although Qualcomm and Samsung have confirmed that they will continue to provide exclusive chipsets for their flagship phones, there are many rumors that Samsung is developing their own chipsets for the Galaxy S23 series. Those rumors have led to speculation that the S23 series may use the Exynos 2300.
Samsung’s Exynos chipsets are already used in parts of Asia and Europe. However, in most countries, the Galaxy S22 was powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. Although Qualcomm did not directly state whether or not the Exynos would be used in the Galaxy S23 series, it has confirmed that it accounts for 75 percent of sales of the Galaxy S22.
Qualcomm and Samsung have already entered into a seven-year patent license agreement. It covers 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies. In the second quarter, Samsung sold 75% of Galaxy S22 phones with Snapdragon chips, and that percentage is expected to increase even more in the coming year. Qualcomm executives have also hinted at the possibility of releasing a Snapdragon-only Galaxy S23 smartphone in the coming year.
Qualcomm
Samsung has entered a multi-year agreement with Qualcomm that will see Snapdragon chips be used in more Galaxy devices. This deal will expand Qualcomm’s presence in Galaxy devices globally. According to Qualcomm, the partnership is expected to last into 2030. The agreement is primarily for premium Galaxy devices. However, Exynos chips might continue to be used in mid-range smartphones.
Samsung’s Exynos 2300 chip is not as efficient as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. The latter chip can achieve 15 percent higher efficiency than the Exynos chip. However, Samsung is working on a new premium custom chipset that will compete with Qualcomm and Apple in a few years. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-established leaker, the Exynos chip will be replaced by a Qualcomm chip in the Galaxy S23.
Exynos and Qualcomm are both competing for supremacy. Exynos has failed to meet the Snapdragon’s performance in almost every generation. For this reason, it would be more beneficial for Samsung to stick with Qualcomm in its Galaxy S23 series. This would help the company win back customer confidence and give 3GAA/3GAE nodes enough time to mature.
Qualcomm has a long-term agreement with Samsung, extending the agreement until 2030. The agreement includes a long-term supply contract that will enable Qualcomm to produce chips for Samsung devices worldwide. Qualcomm’s deal with Samsung is also extending into other areas. Moreover, the Exynos chip will be used in Samsung’s Galaxy books and Windows PCs.
Although Exynos chips are a good alternative, many consumers prefer Qualcomm-powered smartphones over their competitors. The Exynos chip has been widely criticized for its poor performance in recent years. With Qualcomm in the Galaxy S23 Series, the company may be able to provide a top-notch Android flagship in some markets. Qualcomm can also benefit from the company’s partnership with AMD to develop better mobile GPUs.
MediaTek
Samsung has been using MediaTek chips in its lower-end smartphones for some time now, such as the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE. However, in recent years the Taiwanese chip maker has stepped up its performance game. In late 2018, the company launched its most powerful SoC, the Dimensity 9000, which powers the OPPO Find X5 Pro. However, it is still unclear if this will be the company’s next flagship chip.
While Samsung has a clear advantage over its rivals in terms of price, it is losing market share to the other chip makers, particularly Qualcomm. Last year, MediaTek had a 26.3 percent share in the smartphone chipset category compared to Qualcomm’s 37.7 percent share. Despite the fact that Qualcomm is the market leader, many analysts say that the MediaTek chipset is a viable option for high-end handsets.
A new report claims that Samsung will be partnering with MediaTek for its next flagship phone. While Samsung has yet to confirm the partnership, reports suggest that the two companies are planning to develop a new Galaxy-exclusive chip, the Dimensity 9000. This chip is said to be faster than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the Exynos 2200.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is already powered by a Qualcomm-based processor. It will be available in select markets, such as India and South Korea, while the Exynos variant will be sold in the USA, Canada, Europe, and Australia. The next Galaxy S series handsets are expected to be released in the second half of 2022.
In terms of design, the Galaxy S23 Series is likely to be quite similar to the Galaxy S22 series. This is due to the new metal frame used internally. This change has made the edges wider, which means a sharper curve is necessary. The Samsung Galaxy S23’s edges have changed.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is believed to come with a 200-megapixel camera. The new camera module is said to be capable of recording in 8K and feature advanced HDR. According to GalaxyClub, the S23 will also have an improved front camera.