Mobile Processors: What You Should Know

The processor is one of the main part of smartphone. But what is it that makes one processor faster than another? The clock speed (GHz) or the number of cores is not everything. There are many other things you can read in specifications table of smartphones.

SoC (System-on-Chip) consists of several components. It includes the central processor (CPU), graphics processor (GPU), LTE modem, multimedia processor and processor for safety signals. Such a variety of features make it very difficult to talk about “the fastest mobile processor”.

Comparison of the fastest mobile processors

We will see measurements of GPU and CPU and will tell you what Android devices have faster processors.

ARM architecture CPU: The common denominator in mobile processors?

The trick is not in the sequence of chips, but mainly in its composition. Samsung Galaxy S4 successfully applied design ARM big.LITTLE. This was the union of two groups of different processors within a single processor. The first group of cores (Big-Cluster) has four high-performance cores, meanwhile, the second group called LITTLE-Cluster has four parallel cores less power.

LITTLE- Cluster is responsible for tasks in the background, while the big-cluster is activated only with minor tasks because of their high energy consumption.

The speed of the four cores makes the user feel that your smartphone is ready whenever you need. Big.LITTLE type processors become the standard for many smartphones, even mid-range devices.

Our measurements have shown that Exynos 8890 is fastest mobile processor. Despite not provide maximum CPU performance, it is perfect for playing games that demand high quality graphics, which places it on par with Nvidia Tegra X1.

GPU: Are there big differences for games?

With Nvidia Tegra X1, the manufacturer NVidia provides the graphics processor (GPU) to market fastest smartphones. The list of compatible games is growing daily. Nvidia has a wide range of games in Play Store with its GPU support.

Android devices with Nvidia GPU:

• Nvidia Shield Tablet
• HTC / Google Nexus 9
• Nvidia Shield (Android TV)
• Google Pixel C

You can see the difference between a slow or fast GPU when playing a very recent game in a pretty old smartphone.

According to benchmark 3DMark, Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge in its American version with Snapdragon have the fastest GPU among Android devices. OnePlus 3 is a good alternative for those looking for a similar performance for gaming. My final recommendation is Google Pixel C, for those who do not want to stay without good graphic quality.

Snapdragon 820 and 821

Snapdragon 820 quad core is faster than Snapdragon 810 with eight cores. Its secret lies in its recently updated Hexagon processor and optimization of machine learning algorithms. This brings improvements in performance of camera and increases the amount of photos.

Google Pixel is one of the first devices that use its new features. The chip does not bring many surprises as comparative analyzes, even though its performance in video games is quite good with quality ranging common features such as pictures.

Samsungs Exynos 8

Samsung has added its second victory with Exynos 8890, being the fastest mobile processor to date. However, processor is not the only reason the Galaxy phones are so fast. UFS type flash memory, which patent is unique to Samsung, makes the charging time is shorter. Moreover, this technology is already used outside the Galaxy series, mainly in OnePlus 3 and Google Pixel.

MediaTek Helio X30

MediaTek has become a serious competitor to Qualcomm and Samsung. Helio X30 has not yet officially hit the market, so we do not know its specifications, but expect good results.

Conclusion

Galaxy S7 smartphones with Snapdragon 820 or Exynos 8890 are equally fast. Huawei Honor devices and their HISILICON processors are also great for everyday tasks, but less suitable for gaming due to the high consumption of resources.

However, in addition to the processor, Flash (internal) memory plays a decisive role in the speed of performance smartphone. So, smartphones like Google Pixel, OnePlus 3, Samsung Galaxy S6 and later, as well as Huawei and Honor, offer the best possible performance.

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Just yesterday we talked about the rumors, according to which Taiwan has postponed announcement of HTC One M10 in March this year. A recent leak finder known under the nickname LlabTooFeR told that smartphone will hit stores in several versions.

LlabTooFeR believes that HTC One M10 will be based on a powerful hardware platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 for US and Europe, and people from China and Southeast Asia will be able to purchase smartphone with chipset MediaTek. Although LlabTooFeR does not specify the model chipset MediaTek, hardly anyone doubts that it would be 10-core chipset MediaTek Helio X20.

Among other features of HTC One M10 are mentioned Android 6.0 with a proprietary shell Sense.

HTC is not the only manufacturer that decided to release smartphone with two platforms. For example, we know that Samsung Galaxy S7 comes with two processors Exynos 8890 and Snapdragon 820.

Of course, HTC cannot go on the way Samsung, but MediaTek Helio X20 may well be a viable alternative Snapdragon 820 and certainly raise the popularity of smartphone in Asian market.

HTC has long been used processor MediaTek to its smartphones for the Asian market. But before that, the Taiwan company preferred to produce them in the form of modification of original flagship (for example, HTC One M9 + or One M9e).

HTC One M10 can be the first smartphone of Taiwanese manufacturer, which will initially be offered with a variety of SoC.

The probable time of announcement of HTC One M10 Perfume is called the month of March, and smartphone will go on sale no earlier than April.

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Qualcomm has already unveiled its new quad-core chipset Snapdragon 820, but it will be commercially available only from next year. Needless to say, we expect a lot of flagship smartphones that will be equipped with processor Snapdragon 820. It is expected that some models of Samsung Galaxy S7 will use a powerful processor Qualcomm.

Chinese analysts Pan Jiutang says that next Nexus under the production of the Chinese company Huawei will be equipped with Snapdragon 820. As we said earlier, Huawei has developed Nexus 6P this year, which has become one of the best Android smartphones in the world.

What we know about Huawei Nexus (2016)?

Unfortunately, at the moment it is all known information. However, we would not be surprised if the mobile device will receive a metal body. Recall that the Nexus 6P working on chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 810.

Not so long ago, we heard that Huawei can start developing a new tablet Nexus 7 that would be released in 2016. Of course, we pay special attention to Chinese company Huawei in the next year.

Recall that at this stage all the information you need to take with a grain of salt, as it is quite a lot of time before the official release. Nevertheless, it is interesting to know that Google is satisfied with the cooperation with Huawei.

And how do you feel about the new smartphone Huawei Nexus 6P? Would you like to see the continuation of the Nexus line under the Chinese production?

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Prominent representatives of the new generation of Chinese smartphone will Xiaomi Mi5 and Xiaomi Mi5 Plus. It is expected to debut on the market in November this year. Sources have confirmed once again that the main feature of these smartphones will be a completely new hardware platform Snapdragon 820, which will replace today’s not very successful flagship chipset Snapdragon 810.

Main features Xiaomi Mi5 and Xiaomi Mi5 Plus

Snapdragon 820 is built on 14-nm process FinFET. With it, the manufacturer will be able to set the smart ultrasonic fingerprint scanner from Qualcomm, which does not need a separate capacitive sensor or button and has the ability to flush mounting.

It is expected that the supply of Snapdragon chipsets will begin at the end of 820 years. But Xiaomi, likely will not wait for this moment, and will make a presentation before the official release of the hardware platform, hoping to begin deliveries Xiaomi Mi5 and Xiaomi Mi5 Plus at the beginning of next year.

Xiaomi Mi5 can offer users a 5.2-inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1440×2560 pixels and a 2.5D glass. It will be available in two versions, one of which will receive 3 GB RAM and 16 GB of internal memory, and the second will be completed has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory.

On the back of the Xiaomi Mi5 position, the main 16-megapixel camera, as with the device will be available battery capacity of 3000 mAh. The smartphone will be enclosed in a body thickness of only 6.1 mm, making it much thinner than 6.9 mm iPhone 6.

Conclusion Xiaomi Mi5 and Xiaomi Mi5 Plus

Xiaomi Mi5 and Xiaomi Mi5 Plus excellent phone with beautiful design and great features. Now, using more of a powerful processor help to become a leader even closer for the company Xiaomi.

Source: PhoneArena

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One of these top Asian manufacturers is an ambitious company Xiaomi. At the beginning of November, this year will release its new flagship smartphone Xiaomi Mi5. The phone based on a powerful hardware platform Snapdragon 820. Let’s look at the key features of the phone.

Features of Xiaomi Mi5

Chinese informants found that the device will immediately set 4GB high-speed RAM LPDDR4. And on the front panel has a 5.5-inch capacitive touchscreen display with a Quad-HD resolution.

Xiaomi Mi5 be able to offer users of the fingerprint scanner. Moreover, thanks to the smartphone chipset Snapdragon 820. The Chinese manufacturer will be able to equip it with ultrasonic fingerprint sensor from Qualcomm. It has a number of advantages over conventional fingerprint scanners and does not require a capacitive sensor or a separate button. Therefore, Xiaomi will ensure a silent install of the scanner, which is integrated into the design Xiaomi Mi5.

But the advantages of Xiaomi Mi5 does not end there. The novelty will receive a powerful 16- or 20-megapixel camera. Also universal port USB-C. This will be enclosed in an ultra-thin body thickness of only 5.1 mm.

Informants clarify that Xiaomi Mi5 was to debut this summer. But later, the date of the announcement has been adjusted on the basis of the “road map” Qualcomm. Chinese manufacturer specially awaits the arrival of the hardware platform Snapdragon 820, hoping to release a smartphone with the most powerful features.

Conclusion of Xiaomi Mi5

Well, in order to stay afloat until the full flagship. Xiaomi has decided to offer users a smartphone Xiaomi Mi4s is slightly updated version of last year’s flagship. And equipped with Snapdragon chipset 810 and the main 13Mp camera with optical image stabilization technology. His announcement is expected on July 15 this year.

Source: GSMarena

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