The next generation Samsung Galaxy S device will carry a hardcore 1.8 GHz Exynos 5 Octa processor clocked at 1.8GHz, as well as a wireless charging feature, according to multiple reports. Not only that, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is expected feature a promising 5-inch Super AMOLED Full HD, 440ppi display, 2GB of RAM, 13MP rear camera, and 2MP front facing camera capable of 720p video capture. The Android-running S4 is expected to be officially unveiled in February and released globally a month later.
What Else You Need To Know
- Announced at the CES 2013, the Exynos 5 Octa is an eight-core chip that handles multiple tasks without any issue, spends up to 70% less battery life than current quad-core CPUs, and provides twice the 3D performance of anything currently in the market.
- The Exynos 5 Octa packs four high-powered Cortex-A15 cores clocked at 1.8 GHz and four energy-efficient Cortex-A7 cores clocked at 1.2GHz, switching cores depending on the computational horsepower needed.
- The supposed Galaxy S4 has appeared on benchmarking site Antutu Benchmarks, confirming that the device would have an Octa processor clocked at 1.8 GHz, and the latest version of Android Jelly Bean.
Other sources
The latest customer survey shows the demand for Samsung handset is indeed strong. The only mystery that remains to be revealed after launch is whether the tech specs are enough for a premium price.- István Fekete, iPhone In Canada Blog
- Omio
- Samsung Galaxy S4 to feature wireless charging
- Other
- Samsung Galaxy S4 to get wireless charging
- DroidDog
- The Samsung Galaxy S IV Confirmed To Carry An Exynos 5 Octa Processor
- Other
- Samsung Galaxy S4 allegedly spotted in benchmark tests, has 1.8GHz Exynos 5 Octa 8-core processor
- Phones Review
- OtterBox Armor Series cases for iPhone and Galaxy S3
- Phones Review
- Galaxy S4 Qi standard wireless charging & separate accessories
- Phone Arena
- Samsung GT-I9500 Galaxy S IV appears in benchmarks with 1.8 GHz CPU, possibly the Exynos 5 Octa
- Softpedia
- Samsung Galaxy S IV Allegedly Spotted in Benchmarks
- Know Your Mobile
- Samsung Galaxy S4 benchmarks show 1.8GHz Exynos Octa and Android 4.2
- Phone Arena
- Turn your iPhone or Galaxy S III into a full-fledged point & shoot camera with the SnappGrip
- More...