Is Exynos better than Qualcomm?

GPU. The Exynos processors have also faced defeat from the Qualcomm Soc in terms of GPU performance and by a considerable margin. Qualcomm bundles a custom GPU with its SoCs, which is known as “Adreno,” which have significantly performed better than the ARM’s stock Mali GPUs which are used in Exynos processors.

Why does Samsung use different processors?

“The company is using the two chips largely because they have different integrated modems. The Snapdragon… modem supports a wider range of bands and runs on older CDMA networks operated by companies like Verizon. The Exynos is tuned for GSM and LTE networks deployed in European and Asian countries.”

Will Samsung stop using Snapdragon?

One fundamental way Samsung lowers the manufacturing cost is by replacing the Snapdragon processor by Samsung’s Exynos processor. Except for the US, the rest of the world uses GSM technology. Therefore, Samsung doesn’t need a Snapdragon processor, and Samsung can comfortably replace it with the Exynos processor.

What is the deal between Samsung and Qualcomm?

According to the 2009 agreement, Samsung would pay $1.3 billion to Qualcomm (which they paid in cash), use Qualcomm processor in the US market, and not sell their Exynos processor to other phone manufacturers. In return, they would get to manufacture the Snapdragon processor and pay the least royalties to use Qualcomm’s patents.

Did Qualcomm block Samsung from selling Exynos processors to other companies?

South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has claimed Qualcomm blocked Samsung from selling its Exynos processors to other phone makers. Samsung has used Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors alongside its own Exynos chips for some time, including in its flagship Galaxy S series handsets.

What processor does Samsung use in their phones?

Samsung makes two versions of each of their phone. One version uses Qualcomm’s snapdragon processor; the other version uses Samsung’s Exynos processor. Samsung ships snapdragon processor phones exclusively to the US and sometimes to Europe. The rest of the world gets the Exynos processor.

Why doesn’t Samsung use the Exynos processor in all of its phones?

It is why, except for the US and a few European countries, Samsung uses the Exynos processor for the rest of the world. If Samsung could, it would use the Exynos processor in all of its phones. However, they can’t do it because of the Qualcomm deal. Samsung makes millions of phones each year.