So the GS3 will probably have a quad core Exynos processor. My question is will it come to the US, or be downgraded like in the HTC One X. I heard ( am not 100% sure on this) was that Nvidia had a falling out with qualcomm and that's why they didn't help them implementing LTE in the Tegra 3 quad core. If that's the case then the quad core Exynos chip would prob be LTE capable? What do you guys think??
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So the GS3 will probably have a quad core Exynos processor. My question is will it come to the US, or be downgraded like in the HTC One X. I heard ( am not 100% sure on this) was that Nvidia had a falling out with qualcomm and that's why they didn't help them implementing LTE in the Tegra 3 quad core. If that's the case then the quad core Exynos chip would prob be LTE capable? What do you guys think??
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I think I read something some time back that Samsung might of been working on that (having an LTE compatible Exynos chip), or the Dual-Core will have LTE.
This is just what I remember reading, so I could very well be incorrect or it could have been just rumors.
I just hope the US versions have an Exynos chip.
Here's the wiki for it http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exynos
Mark.J.Linskiy said:
I think I read something some time back that Samsung might of been working on that (having an LTE compatible Exynos chip), or the Dual-Core will have LTE.
This is just what I remember reading, so I could very well be incorrect or it could have been just rumors.
I just hope the US versions have an Exynos chip.
Here's the wiki for it http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exynos
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It'll have an exynos chip most likely. Chances are they've optimized it to be compatible with LTE, Tegra 3 had something weird about it that prevented it. I'm honestly hoping it's not compatible though, so we get a dual core A15.
Hardly any apps use the dual core... why does everyone want a quad core?
What does are phone have dual A9? Why don't you want a quad? Recent article says you get 20% less power consumption.
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Will I get a weeks use out of one charge?
Again, every time you say the evo lte dual core is a downgrade, you show everyone that you don't know what you are talking about. The qualcomm dual core in the evo lte is vastly superior to the tegra 3. It is an upgrade, not a downgrade. If the quad core exynos is not ARM 15 based, it will be inferior to the krait chip in the evo lte.
Stop saying that the dual core Evo is a downgrade. Just stop.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5563/qualcomms-snapdragon-s4-krait-vs-nvidias-tegra-3
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Again, every time you say the evo lte dual core is a downgrade, you show everyone that you don't know what you are talking about. The qualcomm dual core in the evo lte is vastly superior to the tegra 3. It is an upgrade, not a downgrade. If the quad core exynos is not ARM 15 based, it will be inferior to the krait chip in the evo lte.
Stop saying that the dual core Evo is a downgrade. Just stop.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5563/qualcomms-snapdragon-s4-krait-vs-nvidias-tegra-3
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Ummmm.....uncomfortable
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...x-vs-s4-one-x-in-bootup-and-benchmark-battle/
Hmm the one on the left was quicker.......whaaaat? :what:
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looks like our SG3 will have an S4.
BOOOOOOOOOOOO
http://www.androidcentral.com/dual-core-galaxy-s3-be-offered-some-territories-snapdragon-s4-and-lte
One video of one benchmark (running on what looks like beta software, whats up with the android dialog on boot?) doesn't change the facts. Krait is next gen, tegra 3 is A9 and is last gen. Every other benchmark has krait at 1.5ghz dominating, not to mention power consumption. I'd love it if the quad core exynos has 4 A15 cores, but if it's A9 I'm not really interested.
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looks like our SG3 will have an S4.
BOOOOOOOOOOOO
http://www.androidcentral.com/dual-core-galaxy-s3-be-offered-some-territories-snapdragon-s4-and-lte
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Maybe we're in the clear?
"Samsung will offer a CDMA/LTE model based on its own quad-core chip"
jamesey said:
Maybe we're in the clear?
"Samsung will offer a CDMA/LTE model based on its own quad-core chip"
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you left out the few very important words before that...
"KT reports that inside of Korea, Samsung will offer a CDMA/LTE model based on its own quad-core chip"
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you left out the few very important words before that...
"KT reports that inside of Korea, Samsung will offer a CDMA/LTE model based on its own quad-core chip"
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God i hope sprint gets the quad core chip set.
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Please please have the Exynos. Don't get me wrong I love the S4 in the One X and I'm sure the New Evo will be awesome as well, but when I hear Galaxy I think Exynos and AMOLED and Great GpU. Hopefully Sprint will stand out again.
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Well, this is somewhat good news, as anything a15 based would be better than a9. (when will you people get it?? quad core with older tech is NOT better than dual core with newer tech!)
I am disappointed Samsung is not pushing the a15 Exynos 5250 for their flagship phone..
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Idk there has been a load of leaked specs on the s3 but a lot of them differ. Maybe I'm setting myself up for disappointment but I think the early leaked specs might be wrong or maybe misinformation on Samsungs part.
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Lifes give and recieve. We'll get lte quadcore but in return 40% less coverage then our already bad coverage. (exaggeration)
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sigh.... another week of this...
Yep and on the 3rd they probably won't announce anything about u.s.carriers.....so the cycle will continue
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you left out the few very important words before that...
"KT reports that inside of Korea, Samsung will offer a CDMA/LTE model based on its own quad-core chip"
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isn't the S2 for Sprint the only one with the Exynos processor? I don't think it's all that impossible for sprint to get the quad in the S3 or even better the Nexus 4 (cause really who can't wait a few months).
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Are they just overclocking the Sprint version? http://www.technobuffalo.com/tag/galaxy-nexus/
i really hope they get a qualcomm version and just took a higher advertised clock speed over real life performance, i will never be using a snapdragon processor again, at least if their still using adreno
Its an ad, and its probably wrong.
Guess well find out soon enough. I won't be going back to Sprint till LTE is in my area.
I agree, I think its the ad that's wrong
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its all marketing to get customers back on thier junk network!
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i really hope they get a qualcomm version and just took a higher advertised clock speed over real life performance, i will never be using a snapdragon processor again, at least if their still using adreno
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What do you have against adreno?
My grandma beat me down and took my nexus. Sent from a jitterbug with beats by dre.
I don't think their LTE is launching until Q2 and by that time it'd be rather foolish it buy it considering the SGS3 should be out by then and a new Nexus would probably be less than 6 months away.
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I wonder what they would call it ... Lol
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Epic Touch 4G LTE
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Our CPU is rated for 1.5 but Google decided to UV the clock for battery life. Different carriers pay for different options so its not surprising that sprint would try and be different. They have to because there network is like a big long turd that wraps around the toilet
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Does anyone have a guess on why they went with Texas instruments processor over samsungs exynos processor? Thanks in advance
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They used OMAP4460 in the VZW version as Exynos doesn't like LTE at all. That's why the US version of the SGS2 is Snapdragon instead of Exynos. As for the GSM version, I'm guessing because they couldn't be bothered using anything better.
Thanks bud! So our verizon version has a different and better chip set?
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I wonder what they would call it ... Lol
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Epic Touch 4G LTE
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No. Samsung Galaxy Nexus touch 4G LTE epic fail.
My grandma beat me down and took my nexus. Sent from a jitterbug with beats by dre.
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Thanks bud! So our verizon version has a different and better chip set?
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No? They all have the same chipset.
cordell507 said:
i really hope they get a qualcomm version and just took a higher advertised clock speed over real life performance, i will never be using a snapdragon processor again, at least if their still using adreno
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Whats wrong with Adreno, you do know that adreno 220 is faster than gpu used in GN right?
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Does anyone have a guess on why they went with Texas instruments processor over samsungs exynos processor? Thanks in advance
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Being a Nexus device, Google likes spreading the love. Nexus One had Snapdragon, Nexus S had Hummingbird, Xoom (not Nexus, but closely supported by Google) had Tegra, GNex has TI. Next up, who knows... But they certainly seem to like broadening the amount of chipsets they support more than they're focusing on raw performance.
Here sprint has some serious data issues. So bad tha AT&T is faster on edge much of the time. They could release a 2ghz version and i still wouldn't go back to them. I'm sure that it is likely worse now with the iphone.
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Our CPU is rated for 1.5 but Google decided to UV the clock for battery life. Different carriers pay for different options so its not surprising that sprint would try and be different. They have to because there network is like a big long turd that wraps around the toilet
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Just to set your story straight....
The SoC is rated for UP to 1.5 GHz. This doesn't mean that our chips are in fact rated for operation at 1.5 GHz. Take some time and search the dev threads about this. It's a pretty big misconception regarding the 4460. Not all 4460's are in fact the same (apparently). Did Samsung/Google underclock these chips? Slightly, but as you will see, these chips will not in fact (generally) hit clockrates higher than 1.4 GHz. The general thought is that there is an issue with the clock generator for 1.5 GHz and higher, which causes the problem.
The GN for Sprint will have the same problems, and will probably be a PR nightmare now.....especially when users find out that their GN only runs at 1.2 GHz.
Sprint version probably has different SoC.
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http://techc0re.wordpress.com/2012/04/25/samsung-announces-exynos-4-quad-processor/
Hopefully this supports LTE and makes it into the Sprint version!
That sounds FREAKIN' sweet!!
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I love how it said it is great at handling intensive applications like 3D games and video editing. How many consumers will be editing any type of video on their phones? I'm all for faster phones as much as the next guy, but is it really necessary? Although I think it would be sweet to have some apps to control video editing software on my computer. Just my 2ยข
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Quad core a9 with an overclocked Mali 400 is all pretty old tech by now. I'll be waiting for the Nexus with Jelly Bean around Christmas, hopefully it'll be a15 powered.
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Doubt it
The nexus series has mostly been dated or weaker hardware
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Doubt it
The nexus series has mostly been dated or weaker hardware
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I'm thinking the same thing which is why this announcement is a letdown to me.. the SIII isn't much of an upgrade and the Nexus probably won't be either unless they make the switch to A15
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Quad core a9 with an overclocked Mali 400 is all pretty old tech by now. I'll be waiting for the Nexus with Jelly Bean around Christmas, hopefully it'll be a15 powered.
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How is that old technology. I would say its cutting edge. There is only one phone out that uses a quad core and its a Tegra 3 not a Exynos. Exynos is supposed to be way more powerful. Also since Nvidia and qualcomm had a falling out ( from my understanding ) its not even available in the US. Quad core with 20% lower power consumption, bigger HD screen and 12 mp camera alone makes me want it bad.
Im super excited for this! I dont think the next nexus will be all that to be honest. The Nexus has never really stood for groundbreaking technology and if Sammy makes it your probably looking at the chip that will be in it lol. The benchmarks on the S3 look amazing thoughleaps and bounds better than anything out their currently. And we still dont know the GPU yet. I think so far its pretty much demolished my chance at getting the evo 4g lte. Unless they do something crazy like throw an S4 in the Sprint version.
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dhoshman said:
Im super excited for this! I dont think the next nexus will be all that to be honest. The Nexus has never really stood for groundbreaking technology and if Sammy makes it your probably looking at the chip that will be in it lol. The benchmarks on the S3 look amazing thoughleaps and bounds better than anything out their currently. And we still dont know the GPU yet. I think so far its pretty much demolished my chance at getting the evo 4g lte. Unless they do something crazy like throw an S4 in the Sprint version.
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I could be totally wrong but I would think that the Evo 4g late would have the S4. I don't know much about the s4 but it must be pretty good because your like the 6th person I've seen praising it.
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I really dont get why people are complaining. I cant wait!!!
All I can say is that they better drop something soon to pre grab those otherwise Christmas waiters... Or else people will flock to the phones that use the Intel chips.
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Still waiting to see the GPU...
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I really dont get why people are complaining. I cant wait!!!
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Because an A9 chip doesn't mean crap, it's old tech. And the Mali400 was already old with the S2 came out, why the heck are they using it again. It's not going to perform much differently than this phone aside from some big HD games, the only difference youre looking at is probably some sharper pictures and a nicer screen.
Well, it comes down to this....
Samsung quad core(older technology doubled)(like a nice 1988 Iroc Z28)
HTC dual core(new tech)(like a finely tuned Audi A3 turbo)
Motorola Tegra 3(a new Mustang....not a cobra)
Where is the Ferrari?(Quad Core Krait)
I am on the fence. I bet HTC drains slower. Motorola might have one huge battery(3300). Samsung has a better screen and pictures.
What are you guys thinking?
kc_exactly said:
Well, it comes down to this....
Samsung quad core(older technology doubled)(like a nice 1988 Iroc Z28)
HTC dual core(new tech)(like a finely tuned Audi A3 turbo)
Motorola Tegra 3(a new Mustang....not a cobra)
Where is the Ferrari?(Quad Core Krait)
I am on the fence. I bet HTC drains slower. Motorola might have one huge battery(3300). Samsung has a better screen and pictures.
What are you guys thinking?
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I am thinking I am stuck at the exact same place you are right now! Lol. In the past, one device always stuck out and I knew I would get it way ahead of time. I am undecided right now
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Okay, which is it???? Quad or Dual Core?
Galaxy S3 Dual Core:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/25/antutu-purportedly-reveals-galaxy-s-iii-specs/
http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-dual-core-snapdragon-s4-us-79146/
Or Quad Core:
http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-processor-exynos-4-quad-core-79262/
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...als-the-galaxy-s3-quad-core-processor-1077741
Further reading has confirmed my speculations. Sounds like we won't get the quad core in the USA. We will be getting a qualcomm chip. Maybe the same chip in the HTC EVO LTE.
Same here. There was always one phone I really wanted... like the E4GT. But since I don't upgrade for months, I'll stick it out for the next Nexus device, at least to see what it is or isn't
How long before this entry:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/26/orange-santa-clara-intel-medfield/
starts accelerating in advancements that others have a hard time comparing to?
kc_exactly said:
Okay, which is it???? Quad or Dual Core?
Galaxy S3 Dual Core:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/25/antutu-purportedly-reveals-galaxy-s-iii-specs/
http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-dual-core-snapdragon-s4-us-79146/
Or Quad Core:
http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-processor-exynos-4-quad-core-79262/
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...als-the-galaxy-s3-quad-core-processor-1077741
Further reading has confirmed my speculations. Sounds like we won't get the quad core in the USA. We will be getting a qualcomm chip. Maybe the same chip in the HTC EVO LTE.
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According to Android Central, we'll be getting the dual core S4 A-15 chip because of LTE.
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blackroseMD1 said:
According to Android Central, we'll be getting the dual core S4 A-15 chip because of LTE.
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So is the s4 faster than the exynos? I was really hoping for exynos with lte . I know i read somewhere they had exynos with lte..
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I had a samsung galaxy s 2 dual core and now i have the htc one x quad core, but i can't see the difference in speed, is it normal ?
out of curiosity: does it lag on live wallpapers? can u try?
It's perfectly normal, and something I've been warning people about for a long time now. SG2 had a dual core 1.5 GHz processor, One X has a quad core 1.5 GHz processor. Having 2 more cores does not mean that the One X is twice as fast, just that it's twice as strong. There's a big difference.
Read all the way through this thread discussing the positive/negatives of dual core vs quad core processors. I spent a lot of time there trying to dispel a lot of the ignorance surrounding the science behind what makes a processor faster/stronger than the next.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557803
HTC One X should be a beast...
galaxys said:
HTC One X should be a beast...
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No, the techno-illiterate keep spreading this myth that more cores equals faster speeds. It's just not true.
It can do more things at once versus a dual core CPU, but if it's at the same Cortex class and clocked to the same speed, it's not going to be any faster.
+1 watch the video of the galaxy nexus vs the one x phone arena did, it is embarrassing how awesome the nexus looks compared to the one x.
Honestly the dual core versions with the s4 are better performers for the reason stated, better cortex and smaller nm. It also means for better battery efficiency.
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It's perfectly normal, and something I've been warning people about for a long time now. SG2 had a dual core 1.5 GHz processor, One X has a quad core 1.5 GHz processor. Having 2 more cores does not mean that the One X is twice as fast, just that it's twice as strong. There's a big difference.
Read all the way through this thread discussing the positive/negatives of dual core vs quad core processors. I spent a lot of time there trying to dispel a lot of the ignorance surrounding the science behind what makes a processor faster/stronger than the next.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557803
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Just to knit pick a tad, the SGS2 (international, ATT, T-Mobile versions) had a 1.2GHz dual core where the Skyrocket variant had the 1.5GHz
Koizuma said:
Just to knit pick a tad, the SGS2 (international, ATT, T-Mobile versions) had a 1.2GHz dual core where the Skyrocket variant had the 1.5GHz
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Ah, I'd assumed OP had the skyrocket, else he might've noticed a slight speed increase.
I don't think the OP has EITHER phone. He's making so many post on which to buy , which means he hasn't got it? He's also saying he has a Sensation and XL... he has that many phones?
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sreza said:
It's perfectly normal, and something I've been warning people about for a long time now. SG2 had a dual core 1.5 GHz processor, One X has a quad core 1.5 GHz processor. Having 2 more cores does not mean that the One X is twice as fast, just that it's twice as strong. There's a big difference.
Read all the way through this thread discussing the positive/negatives of dual core vs quad core processors. I spent a lot of time there trying to dispel a lot of the ignorance surrounding the science behind what makes a processor faster/stronger than the next.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557803
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Much like PCs, the move from single to dual core showed immense promise. However, the move from dual to quad can appear very, very underwhelming.
You really have to have applications that are programmed for the architecture of your processor. Otherwise, the benefit is bragging rights, and even then, who wants to be that guy...
The gs2's touchwiz is just better built software. While not absent lag, it's the least laggy android skin.
I prefer Galaxy S II because it is more powerful in my option.
I never had a HTC phone but i think i'll take a shot some day!
z33dev33l said:
The gs2's touchwiz is just better built software. While not absent lag, it's the least laggy android skin.
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I'm sorry but that's just your opinion, my missus has the s2 and many a times it lags and touchwiz is a horrible skin, I prefer sense 4 anyday. But that's just my opinion.
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+1 watch the video of the galaxy nexus vs the one x phone arena did, it is embarrassing how awesome the nexus looks compared to the one x.
Honestly the dual core versions with the s4 are better performers for the reason stated, better cortex and smaller nm. It also means for better battery efficiency.
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Hmmm...the dual core variant kind of looks like **** here when compared to the One X tegra 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR7zfXL_RdA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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out of curiosity: does it lag on live wallpapers? can u try?
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The lag is due to sence and not the hardware, I'm using nova launcher and live wallpapers are fine.
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treebill said:
The lag is due to sence and not the hardware, I'm using nova launcher and live wallpapers are fine.
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'Sense' spell it right!
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Also, live wallpapers need to be optimized. There can be a 25 core A15 at 5GHz and if the software does not fully support the capabilities of the CPU, it's gonna lag.
Needless to say Im beyond pissed off when i read this article. Now its actually confirmed true.
Source:
Sprint's Galaxy S3 Pops Up In User Agent Profile - Packs Dual-Core Processor and 16GB of Storage http://phandroid.com/?p=94271
Dual A15 hopefully.
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I think A9
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From what I read the dual core s4 processor is almost as powerful if not equal. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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newalker91 said:
You posted the article yet didnt read it?
It clearly stated that it's going to be the MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 processor. I'm ok with this. Everyone was bashing the A9 quad core to begin with.
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Ehh...I want a quadcore before i blow my upgrade. Going from Dual core to Dual Core seems like a waste.
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I think A9
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I could have sworn that I heard it was going to be A15.
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So you're saying that going from an AMD Athlon 64 X2 1.9ghz to an AMD Phenom II X2 3.2ghz would be a waste of money?
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Your comparing apples to oranges...Going from our Exynos Dual core to a snapdragon Dual core just doesnt warrant a upgrade.
Single 1ghz > Dual 1.2ghz= Upgrade
Dual 1.2ghz > Quad 1.4ghz= Upgrade
Dual 1.2ghz > Dual 1.5ghz= No way
Why blow the cash??? The SGS3 is basically just the SGS2 with a somewhat faster dual core processor. Somewhat better screen (Still a Pentile) and a bigger battery (300mah bigger). And a few new software pieces.
This is equivent to going from iPhone 4 to the iPhone 4S. Total waste.
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So you're saying that going from an AMD Athlon 64 X2 1.9ghz to an AMD Phenom II X2 3.2ghz would be a waste of money?
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No need for another dual core versus quad core thread. Everyone knows the S4 kicks ass...it's just initial benchmarks for the quad core exynos seems to kick more ass, especially where gpu is concerned. I personally don't care if the phone has a dual core or quad core...but if it has a slower chip than its international siblings, then that's lame...
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Your comparing apples to oranges...Going from our Exynos Dual core to a snapdragon Dual core just doesnt warrant a upgrade.
Single 1ghz > Dual 1.2ghz= Upgrade
Dual 1.2ghz > Quad 1.4ghz= Upgrade
Dual 1.2ghz > Dual 1.5ghz= No way
Why blow the cash??? The SGS3 is basically just the SGS2 with a somewhat faster dual core processor. Somewhat better screen (Still a Pentile) and a bigger battery (300mah bigger). And a few new software pieces.
This is equivent to going from iPhone 4 to the iPhone 4S. Total waste.
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This has been hotly debated lately. Please read the linked article.
S4 vs Quadcore Why S4 is better
The only place where the quad core wins at is the gpu. The processors are about equal.
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Your comparing apples to oranges...Going from our Exynos Dual core to a snapdragon Dual core just doesnt warrant a upgrade.
Single 1ghz > Dual 1.2ghz= Upgrade
Dual 1.2ghz > Quad 1.4ghz= Upgrade
Dual 1.2ghz > Dual 1.5ghz= No way
Why blow the cash??? The SGS3 is basically just the SGS2 with a somewhat faster dual core processor. Somewhat better screen (Still a Pentile) and a bigger battery (300mah bigger). And a few new software pieces.
This is equivent to going from iPhone 4 to the iPhone 4S. Total waste.
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You're just looking at clock speeds. You're not really looking at the processors themselves.
I will take a15 anyday but is it exynos a15 with Mali 604 gpu.
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You're just looking at clock speeds. You're not really looking at the processors themselves.
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Exactly. The Qualcomm S4 MSM8960 supports newer and better technologies than the Exynos processors. Overall, all tasks and functions will be the latest version and faster than Exynos.
Here's a list:
BT 4.0
802.11a/b/g/n (2.4/5GHz)
GSM (GPRS, EDGE)
W-CDMA/UMTS (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ cat.28)
MBMS
LTE cat.3
CDMA2000 (1xRTT, 1xEV-DO Rel.0/Rev.A/Rev.B, 1xEV-DO MC Rev.A)
TD-SCDMA
There's a reason people who render large files chose Intel processors over AMD. It's not just about cores and clocks.
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ReActiveDisorder said:
Your comparing apples to oranges...Going from our Exynos Dual core to a snapdragon Dual core just doesnt warrant a upgrade.
Single 1ghz > Dual 1.2ghz= Upgrade
Dual 1.2ghz > Quad 1.4ghz= Upgrade
Dual 1.2ghz > Dual 1.5ghz= No way
Why blow the cash??? The SGS3 is basically just the SGS2 with a somewhat faster dual core processor. Somewhat better screen (Still a Pentile) and a bigger battery (300mah bigger). And a few new software pieces.
This is equivent to going from iPhone 4 to the iPhone 4S. Total waste.
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Isnt the quad core supposed to save like 30 more battery?or something along those lines?
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I welcome this change, maybe the radios will be better and AGPS will actually perform worth a damn.
seems like another reason to jump back to HTC
With all this debate over why the sgs3 should be quad-core, I have one question..
What benefits would every day users see from the extra cores? How many people run lets say 12+ apps, switching between and using all of them?
I am personally happy with the sgs3 containing the s4. Quad core doesnt make the cpu the greatest. My Amd phenom x2 3.0 ghz beats out a number of quad cores.. I know its not a mobile cpu, but the same would apply to mobile phones. Quality over quantity.
blackroseMD1 said:
I could have sworn that I heard it was going to be A15.
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It was also suppose to have a 4.6 super amoled plus hd screen at 1280 x 1080 2.0 ghz quadcore lte equipped with a unicorn ='( I read the fake specs so many times lol well maybe other variants than sprint get snapdragon and we get A15? I can pray!
With the A15 architecture and a better display lets hope it runs smoother then the 3D did. Well of course it will.
For me it doesnt matter if we will have dc instead qc..but pentile must be replaced by superamoled hd plus..
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I bought the galaxy s iii a few days ago when i came to realize the dealer had no idea what she was tlaking about. How do i go about ensuring i have a dual core or quad core? The box says dual core but i had believed it to be a quad core..... what do i have?
Thanks
US models, such as those used on AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint run of dual-core processors while the international S3 has quad-core processors.
What is your model number?
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peneoark said:
What is your model number?
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I747 how do i get the other version?
blspyro said:
I747 how do i get the other version?
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You'd have to buy the International Galaxy SIII (i9300). It has the quad core Exynos, but only 1 GB of RAM rather than 2 and no LTE radio. It's not worth it just to get more cores (which aren't by any means an end-all-be-all indicator of performance anyway).
actually, the i9305 (i think that's the model number) is an international version with 2gb of ram and lte.
hey thanks for the information guys think i will be staying with the phone. Wish the people selling the phones would not lie to my face however but after doing some research i can see i still have a great phone and it appears to be better than the international.
the 9305 has both?
blspyro said:
hey thanks for the information guys think i will be staying with the phone. Wish the people selling the phones would not lie to my face however but after doing some research i can see i still have a great phone and it appears to be better than the international.
the 9305 has both?
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yes
any idea how to get that? is it available for at&t or should i stop putting my hopes up and deal with what i have.
Thanks for the info guys.
blspyro said:
any idea how to get that? is it available for at&t?
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no, it's the international version still. try looking in the international forums for people in the us who have gotten the phone, they'd have better advice for you, as i don't own the phone. but if that doesn't help, i'd try finding cell phone sites that sell it and ship to wherever you live.
blspyro said:
any idea how to get that? is it available for at&t or should i stop putting my hopes up and deal with what i have.
Thanks for the info guys.
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Negri and new egg sell them. Stick with the us though.
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BaconStep said:
Negri and new egg sell them. Stick with the us though.
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This.
There's no reason to want more. The dual core + 2gb ram runs everything you phone can run anyway.
Dual core + 2gb RAM beats quad core + 1 GB. Trust me I have a quad core nexus 7 and I can over clock it to 1.7ghz and its still not as smooth as my gs3 at 1.5ghz. The snapdragon s4 is high end dual core, very power efficient and fast. Also can be over clocked to 2.1ghz with ktoonsez kernel.