Samsung confirms LTE support on the Exynos 5 Octa processor

28 March, 2013
The chipset will support all LTE bands, thus matching the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 capabilities.

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  • AnonD-46488
  • 4Jf
  • 16 Apr 2013

Full Lte support is a game changer. If it works on Verizon's network I will get one for sure.

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    • lukios
    • 30B
    • 05 Apr 2013

    AnonD-129371, 31 Mar 2013Exynos chips supports LTE but like the SD600 relies on an e... moreit is Right. In fact, You can read the "DATA features" of two device. Only I9505 have "LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL"

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      • AnonD-129371
      • HKP
      • 31 Mar 2013

      Exynos chips supports LTE but like the SD600 relies on an external modem.

      The Exynos will not have LTE because it has a Intel XMM6360 DC-HSPA+ modem.

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        • Anonymous
        • mxK
        • 30 Mar 2013

        ifty, 29 Mar 2013Will the uk be getting the exynos 5 octa core variant anyti... morevodafone uk will be getting the octa core a15 ones for their customers, I signed up to an upgrade because oooh this andI made them send me an email too confirm this, should be getting mine 26.04.13 )

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          • thefearfulsilence
          • nG}
          • 30 Mar 2013

          Went in to a (UK) 3 network shop today and the assistant claimed that the UK is only getting the snapdragon S4 variant because it is the only one that supports 4G. Maybe someone from 3 could shed some light on this as it appears to contradict what Samsung themselves are reportedly saying about the Exynos' own 4g capabilities, not to mention the listed posted on GSMArena within the last week or so that showed that the UK will be getting both the i9500 AND i9505 models.

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            • ManWIthBrain
            • pJI
            • 30 Mar 2013

            Qualcomm don't use A15 cores, they use Krait Cores which aren't as powerful as A15 cores.
            Thar is all.

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              • AnonD-21365
              • q{2
              • 30 Mar 2013

              AnonD-78985, 29 Mar 2013Can somebody tell me were I can order the S4 (octa core) si... moreexpansys.uk ( google it to be sure)
              and clove.uk will have it for sure!

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                • M8
                • X3t
                • 29 Mar 2013

                @kAnJ
                whats with all the name changes???
                are you a LG salesman? ;)

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                  • oldfart
                  • kAn
                  • 29 Mar 2013

                  Back in nov 2010 I was gonna get a smartphone with cutting edge 800mhz cpu but then read a 1ghz was due soon so I waited but then as about to buy it the sales rep told me a 1.4ghz was coming so I went home to return but as I was handing my cc to buy a techie said wait for the new dualcore processors at 1ghz so back to the abode until I later had a sweet dualcore with gig or ram in my hand but then saw the advertisement about a quadcore to be released in next couple of quarters so I just had to wait for this rocket powered phone but alas they announced duo fourcore that'll be faster and save battery power so I almost preordered then a web blog showed even faster 4core-4core so here I am

                  Just hope my carrier will continue to support my motorola analog phone for one more year....hey one of these days I will get to do that sms thingy once the 16 core 8g ram 4k display 32mp cam smartphone launches

                  So what's LTE?

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                    • adn.engineer.4
                    • kAn
                    • 29 Mar 2013

                    And if embedded gthere are still options altho I prefer removable powercell to embedded. And yeah...the SD600 and 800 are sweet processors. Were we discussing gamer rigs then maybe it'd be worth spreadsheeting the benchmarks etc.....

                    I wudda liked seeing the octa in the usa...who knows maybe later production runs shall have them......the S4 will do well by the qcsd600

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                      • mobility engineer
                      • kAn
                      • 29 Mar 2013

                      Unfortunately the vast majority of comments on gsmarena have become nothing more than rants and raves rather than any informed exchange of idea and opinion.

                      The article was to inform endusers Samsung Exynos (not Samsung Mobile) announced that the Exynos 5 Octa has full LTE connectivity. The author then added their thoughts on why Samsung Mobile may have decided to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor for the I9505 variant.

                      Samsung Exynos didn't offer up any additional information regarding why the UK and USA (among others ) markets will see the S4 Snapdragon version. They could've given more info that might have shed more light into Octa production and/or supply but didn't.

                      Whether an enduser ends up with the Snapdragon or Exynos variant both are powered by CPUs that'll only operate using four cores. The one major difference being the BIG.little platform of the Exynos incorporating a set of four ARM A15 and A9 processors to possibly produce usable power savings.

                      Both processors are cutting edge technology and it'll be how each CPU is engineered into the S4 device as to speed, interoperability and benchmarking. Each system (SoC) will have pros and cons but will also perform well in the new smartphone.

                      A power user such as myself (engineer) is less concerned with runtimes (as most any road warrior will tell you we) use non-embedded devices and maintain ample power cell power reserves.

                      Samsung Mobile has yet to explain the use of two different SoCs. Speculation abounds as to the reasoning for said decision. Whether Samsung Mobile launched early for marketing purpose is now immaterial. This engineer's only concerns being for any issues for developers with multiple SoC usage. Historically prior instances worked out.

                      For the total power user or gamer there may be reason for preference whether it be to use custom ROM or that one markedly outperforms. The majority of normal everyday endusers wouldn't likely notice any difference except were there operational issues with one or the other.

                      For those imagining they'd be purchasing an smp 8-core operating processor then all the better for Samsung's bottom line. For those feeling cheated out of an 8-core device then don't purchase. Wait for LG's dual four-core processor due this year.

                      Personally I shall play with whichever S4 lands on my desk. My workhorse device will be the LGOG2 once launched. The Optimus G and G Pro are fine devices and I look forward to daily use of the G2. Oh and for determined photos I take out my Canon DSLR. Otherwise the good snapshot capability of most any smartphone camera is sufficient.

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                        • jj75
                        • j$1
                        • 29 Mar 2013

                        Anonymous, 29 Mar 2013Come on, does every SGS4 related news article have to be ba... moreyes because htc is garbage and all it has going for it is looks, so you get all the plastic comments while the htc suckers will put a plastic case on their aluminum phones

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                          • steve
                          • j$1
                          • 29 Mar 2013

                          Denzo, 29 Mar 2013WOW Samsung is a very untrustworthy company. They try an... moreMust be extra terrible for htc, sony etc fans because those phone are even slower and weaker than a snapdragon 600 equipped s4, oh no!

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                            • steve
                            • j$1
                            • 29 Mar 2013

                            Denzo, 29 Mar 2013I started reading your comment.. and when i saw the "H... moreWrong, that's his opinion, just because the kids love the aluminum doesn't mean it looks better, the fact is the s4 is a smaller phone with a bigger screen to me makes it look better than the htc one, oooo it's made of plastic(even though it's not)

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                              • Denzo
                              • sy9
                              • 29 Mar 2013

                              AnonD-62967, 29 Mar 2013Sarcasm isn't your friend buddy. Now tell me which phone i... moreI started reading your comment.. and when i saw the "HTC one looks better, thats subjective" part I stopped reading.

                              Fanboy maximumus.

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                                • Denzo
                                • sy9
                                • 29 Mar 2013

                                WOW Samsung is a very untrustworthy company.

                                They try and justify so many phones having the much lesser chip instead of Exynos saying that "its because of LTE".

                                But then people say whats the point of getting extra CPU power on the top power smartphone without LTE?!?!?!

                                "Oh sorry, exynos does have LTE as well".. so the other phone is garbage!?

                                terrible for sammy fans.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • PU0
                                  • 29 Mar 2013

                                  AnonD-62967, 29 Mar 2013Sarcasm isn't your friend buddy. Now tell me which phone i... more

                                  i need to add that s4 will be updated to key lime pie this year. whereas htc one will get the upgrade next year or maybe not...


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                                    • AnonD-129371
                                    • HKP
                                    • 29 Mar 2013

                                    heyho, 29 Mar 2013Nobody reads youI think it's because nobody can xD

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                                      • droid4every1
                                      • j@x
                                      • 29 Mar 2013

                                      Once the initial demand settles down, why don't they make the octa core version available across all shores, atleast as a choice

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                                        • heyho
                                        • 4xp
                                        • 29 Mar 2013

                                        akki, 29 Mar 2013wats d use of dis mch power i still cnt get it..all d 8 cor... moreNobody reads you