Google Pixel 4 SHOULd sport this chip. I understand it is probably close to production but still, utilising an older chip while 855+ is released will not play too well for the tech enthusiasts.
You’re right, it should do. I’m surprised they haven’t moved the product cycles closer to be honest. I looked at the Note9 but I can’t seriously consider it when the S10 range eclipses it somewhat. Also I hate how the UK has to suffer with the substantially worse Exynos variant - I hope whatever they do, they close the performance and efficiency gap this time or just give us Snapdragon...
For me it's not so much the performance / efficiency gap that's the issue (although it grates, it doesn't massively impact what I'm going to do with a phone). It's the fact that everything is worse; screen, camera processing, sound quality, etc in a product being sold under the same name as a better one. It's an all round lesser product in practically every area, and should be priced and named accordingly.
Considering it is just a 4% CPU bump and 15% GPU bump, I doubt it will need more cooling. Keep in mind the Snapdragon 845 took over an extra watt of power to run so I doubt you will need to go crazy with the cooling on the 855.
Thanks Andrei! These "higher binned" SoCs always makes me wonder about the significant number of the lower-binned ones. Wonder who's getting those? Hmm...
*Almost*, but not quite, a nice round 3 GHz clock.. The GPU performance boost is quite more significant though. I wonder if Qualcomm retained the same TDP or if it also got a "boost" upwards.
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Wardrive86 - Monday, July 15, 2019 - link
Hey your spec table for 855+ has cortex A75sgranets - Monday, July 15, 2019 - link
Am I the only one noticing the difference in core configuration between the two chips?psychobriggsy - Monday, July 15, 2019 - link
I think we are seeing a cut and paste with incomplete modifications from a previous article with had the 855 up against the 845.Andrei Frumusanu - Monday, July 15, 2019 - link
Yes, sorry, copy-paste brain-fart.lionking80 - Monday, July 15, 2019 - link
I think it is a mistake in this article. It should have the same configuration 1+3+4 and with the same base cores (A76 derivatives).NICOXIS - Monday, July 15, 2019 - link
Maybe Pixel 4 will sport this new chip?XVXVIII - Monday, July 15, 2019 - link
Google Pixel 4 SHOULd sport this chip. I understand it is probably close to production but still, utilising an older chip while 855+ is released will not play too well for the tech enthusiasts.Sttm - Monday, July 15, 2019 - link
That is cool. Maybe the note will once again get a better SoC than the Galaxy. Like it did back in the Note 4 days.plewis00 - Monday, July 15, 2019 - link
You’re right, it should do. I’m surprised they haven’t moved the product cycles closer to be honest. I looked at the Note9 but I can’t seriously consider it when the S10 range eclipses it somewhat. Also I hate how the UK has to suffer with the substantially worse Exynos variant - I hope whatever they do, they close the performance and efficiency gap this time or just give us Snapdragon...philehidiot - Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - link
For me it's not so much the performance / efficiency gap that's the issue (although it grates, it doesn't massively impact what I'm going to do with a phone). It's the fact that everything is worse; screen, camera processing, sound quality, etc in a product being sold under the same name as a better one. It's an all round lesser product in practically every area, and should be priced and named accordingly.GC2:CS - Monday, July 15, 2019 - link
Is this an actual upgrade or just an SKU that will require heatpipes and fan phones for real benefit ?quiksilvr - Monday, July 15, 2019 - link
Considering it is just a 4% CPU bump and 15% GPU bump, I doubt it will need more cooling. Keep in mind the Snapdragon 845 took over an extra watt of power to run so I doubt you will need to go crazy with the cooling on the 855.eastcoast_pete - Monday, July 15, 2019 - link
Thanks Andrei! These "higher binned" SoCs always makes me wonder about the significant number of the lower-binned ones. Wonder who's getting those? Hmm...eastcoast_pete - Monday, July 15, 2019 - link
Just to clarify: I don't mean the "on spec" ones, rather the silicone making up the bottom third of still-functioning 855s.WPX00 - Monday, July 15, 2019 - link
I remember back in the 820 days Xiaomi was taking 1.8GHz base clock chips vs 2.2GHz on the on spec 820s, for its base model 32GB Mi 5 phones.Santoval - Monday, July 15, 2019 - link
*Almost*, but not quite, a nice round 3 GHz clock.. The GPU performance boost is quite more significant though. I wonder if Qualcomm retained the same TDP or if it also got a "boost" upwards.Andrew Art - Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - link
very interesting also to know