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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Beats iPhone 15 Pro Max in GPU Performance
The first 3nm smartphone processor was introduced in Apple’s 15 Pro line of phones. In contrast, Apple’s new lineup, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, has a worse GPU than Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra, which is outfitted with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor manufactured using a 4nm process. The Galaxy S23 Ultra performed much better than the iPhone 15 Pro Max, according to the well-known 3DMark Wildlife Extreme benchmark, which evaluates devices with demanding and protracted graphics workloads. The findings that have been shared on the website in the form of a graph reveal that the Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 3,886 points at first launch before falling to 2,794 points after 20 test cycles.
Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max begins with 3,608 points in the first test before falling to 2,843 points in the second test. Within a few seconds, the iPhone 15 Pro Max saw a severe performance hit, and going forward, the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s GPU even reduced in the 20th test cycle with a score of 2,681. The graphics performance of the iPhone 15 Pro Max declined by around 22% after finishing the first test cycle, but after 20 benchmark tests, the Galaxy S23 Ultra plummeted by 28%. This isn’t it, as in several tests it has been found that the iPhone 15 Pro Max frequently overheats when playing games or while charging.
And it is said that iPhone 15 Pro Max gamers will experience a sudden drop in frame rates, more so while playing demanding games. The A17 Pro CPU seems to be energy inefficient and may heat up in a very short timeframe even after being produced with TSMC’s latest 3nm fabrication process, which is surely a disappointment. All this points to the lack of adequate heat dissipation systems in Apple devices.
While the same is true for Samsung, the firm’s top lineup will hardly face any drop in performance in gaming. And for heating issues, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 gets cooled through a sizable vapor chamber (an energy-intensive component) in the S23 Ultra. If the S24 Ultra is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, it will be promising to look over its enhancements over the S23 Ultra.
Samsung has kept the same battery capacity for the flagship devices while also sticking to the same fast charging speed. If we look at the Galaxy S Ultra devices from the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the company has stuck with 45 W charging and the same 5000 mAh battery. According to the latest report, the Galaxy S25 Ultra may also use the same battery and specifications.
Previous, it was rumored that the Galaxy S24 Ultra could be equipped with stacked battery technology, which could lead to maximizing the component cost, but now, according to an X user named Sawyer Galox, it is reported that the Korean giant will skip this hardware change on the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra to save on component cost.
Along with this, the tipster also expressed his disappointment with Samsung’s take on the unchained hardware. He adds that users who want to buy the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra should keep their expectations low with the battery performance, as Samsung will keep the specs the same with the 500mAh battery and the 45W.
However, the company will also introduce its latest device with new chipsets that may provide improved optimization, which may provide some long-lasting battery life, but it will not provide any improvement in charging.
Samsung is preparing to introduce its next-generation foldable device, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. However, given that the new smartphones in the Z lineup typically launch between July and August, some rumors suggest that the company might host the next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10, 2024. Despite the date being more than three months away, numerous details have surfaced online.
According to recent reports, Samsung plans to implement its dual chipset strategy for the foldable, mirroring the Galaxy S series lineup, where some models of the Galaxy S base and Galaxy S+ devices feature Snapdragon, while in other markets, they feature Exynos.
The next foldable lineup rumoured to come with multiple chipsets; for example, the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s last Geekbench listing showed that it has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. However, this processor is already one year old, so there are fewer expectations that it could be available in the main models. However, if a rumor proves to be accurate, it could potentially be available for the FE variant of the devices.
For your information, the rumors have revealed that Samsung could introduce two new versions of the foldable devices with the brand names ‘FE’ and ‘Ultra‘, so to make the difference, it may introduce them in separate chipsets. If it provides the older chipset for the FE version, then it will be successful in cost-cutting and releasing the device at a low cost.
Following the successful launch of the Galaxy S24 flagship device, several rumors have started circulating on the internet. Now, according to the latest development, there is a new listing coming in the highlight, which means the phone is under development and will be available on the market soon.
Some reports suggest that the Galaxy S24 FE, currently under development under the code name R12, could make its market debut in late 2024. Rumors suggest that the Galaxy S24 FE will initially be available in limited markets before potentially launching globally in 2024.
The Internet has also surfaced some rumored specs of the S24 FE, revealing several details about the device, including a 6.1-inch AMOLED display, 128 GB and 256 GB of RAM, and 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. It might have a 4500 mAh battery for power backup.
Samsung hasn’t officially revealed anything about the Galaxy S24 FE’s features or release date yet. However, a listing in a UK carrier database suggests this phone – known for offering flagship specs at a lower price – is coming soon.
