Finally, Samsung still gave up the Snapdragon 810?

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There was a previous report suggesting that the Snapdragon 810 processor might affect shipments, but Qualcomm later denied the claim. However, it's likely that the Samsung Galaxy S6, which is set to debut next year, will move away from using this chip. This decision may be influenced by the power consumption issues of the Snapdragon 810, which reportedly caused crashes during benchmark tests on Samsung devices. Additionally, industry insiders have mentioned that Samsung’s 14nm process chips still face some yield challenges, though they are expected to be resolved before mass production.

Galaxy S6 Could Ditch Snapdragon 810

Historically, Samsung has used both Qualcomm and Exynos chips in its flagship models, but this time, there might be a shift. According to reports from industry insiders on Weibo, the Galaxy S6 might skip the Snapdragon 810 and instead use its own chip. The main reason cited is the high power consumption of the Snapdragon 810, which reportedly causes instability during performance testing. It's also said that Samsung's new chip will be built on its 14nm process. Although the current yield rate is not perfect, it should improve before the product hits the market.

However, some sources have given a different take on Samsung’s decision to abandon the Snapdragon 810 version. Many industry experts believe that Samsung won’t completely remove the Snapdragon 810 variant, but may reduce its usage. While the truth behind these claims remains uncertain, a report from SamMobile suggests that Samsung has developed its own LTE baseband chip (model SS333 or Exynos Modem 333), reducing its dependency on Qualcomm. Whether or not the Galaxy S6 will drop the Snapdragon 810, it seems clear that future models will increasingly rely on Samsung’s own chips.

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There is still debate over whether the Galaxy S6 will use a 14nm process chip. While Samsung has already started mass production of its 14nm FinFET technology, it’s unclear if the first product will be based on this process. Some rumors suggest it could be one of the most powerful AP processors ever made, adding credibility to the news. Compared to the current 20nm process, the 14nm FinFET offers benefits like a 15% smaller core size, 35% lower power consumption, or a 20% higher clock speed. However, the exact model of the 14nm chip is still unknown. The Exynos 7420, rumored to be used in the Galaxy S6, is expected to be Samsung’s first 64-bit chip, featuring quad-core Cortex-A53 and quad-core Cortex-A57 cores, though the exact architecture and specifications remain unclear.

Samsung S6: Abandoning Snapdragon 810 or Using 14nm Chip?

Expected to Launch in Q2 Next Year

It's worth noting that while the Galaxy S6 might be officially announced at MWC 2015, the official launch date is still uncertain. Some reports suggest it could come out in late March or early April next year. However, an Italian website, Hdblog, reported that the Galaxy S6 will be launched in the second quarter of next year, around April, giving enough time for 14nm chips to be ready for production.

The Galaxy S6 is expected to feature a 2K display, a dual-curved side screen design, and run the latest Android 5.0 operating system. It will come with 3GB of RAM and offer storage options of 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. The device is also said to use UFS (Universal Flash Storage) chips, which provide faster data transfer speeds compared to traditional eMMC storage.