The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 could be different on the Galaxy S23

Over the previous 12 months, rumors have proliferated that Samsung may launch one model of the Galaxy S23 collection. In contrast to earlier years, there may not be an Exynos-powered mannequin, leading to each market getting the Snapdragon mannequin.

Now, a brand new leak (by way of 9to5Google) offers extra credence to this rumor. In line with the leak, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 within the Galaxy S23 collection could possibly be a barely tweaked mannequin. For instance, it could possibly be overclocked from the same old 3.2GHz to a barely sooner 3.36GHz. It may additionally characteristic delicate tweaks that particularly cater to Samsung telephones.

The rumor additionally suggests the branding used for this specialised processor model could possibly be “Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Cell Platform for Galaxy.” Theoretically, this might be the wording Samsung would use when selling the product to distinguish it from different telephones with the traditional Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on board.

If Samsung goes as far as to co-brand the processor with Qualcomm, it could be very unusual for it additionally to launch an Exynos-based model of the Galaxy S23 collection. That is the strongest proof but that each one areas may get the Snapdragon mannequin this 12 months. If this pans out, it is going to be the primary time we’ve seen this a lot uniformity within the Galaxy S collection.

Regardless, it appears seemingly that those that do get the Snapdragon mannequin will get a processor particularly catered for his or her telephone. We’ll want to attend and see how a lot of a distinction this does or doesn’t make with regular utilization of the telephone.