The Samsung Galaxy S6 is expected to launch at Mobile World Congress next month. We had previously heard that the device would come with two processor options, a Samsung Exynos 7420 and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810.
Now, according to a recent report, Samsung may end up dropping the Snapdragon 810 processor from their Galaxy S6 at launch. This is apparently due to rumored overheating issues with the Qualcomm processor.
Processor Options and Overheating Issues
Samsung will initially have 80-90% of processors used in its Galaxy S6 manufactured using its in-house developed 14nm process technology, according to the sources. With Qualcomm solving the overheating problem of its 810 mobile chip, Samsung will gradually increase the ratio for devices using Qualcomm’s processor, the sources said.
This would mean that the majority of S6 handsets will come with the Samsung Exynos 7420 processor at launch, with Samsung increasing the usage of the Snapdragon 810 later on. The Exynos 7420 is expected to be a powerful and efficient processor, leveraging Samsung’s advanced 14nm FinFET technology, which promises better performance and energy efficiency compared to the 20nm process used in the Snapdragon 810.
Expected Variants and Features
We are expecting two versions of the handset to be announced next month: the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge. The Galaxy S6 Edge will come with a similar display to the Galaxy Note Edge, featuring a curved screen that wraps around the edges of the device. This innovative design is expected to offer unique functionalities, such as quick access to frequently used apps and notifications.
In addition to the processor and display, the Galaxy S6 is rumored to come with several other high-end features. These include a Quad HD (2560 x 1440) Super AMOLED display, a 20-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The device is also expected to support wireless charging and come with a non-removable battery, a departure from previous Galaxy S models.
The Galaxy S6 is also anticipated to feature a premium design, with a metal frame and glass back, moving away from the plastic construction of its predecessors. This shift in design is likely aimed at competing with other high-end smartphones in the market, such as the iPhone 6 and HTC One M9.
Furthermore, the Galaxy S6 is expected to run on Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box, with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI layered on top. Samsung has reportedly streamlined TouchWiz to offer a cleaner and more responsive user experience, addressing some of the criticisms of previous versions.
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