Samsung Electronics has unveiled its new Exynos W1000 chipset, which is expected to be integrated into the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra. This chipset, manufactured using Samsung Foundry’s second-generation 3nm process, boasts several improvements over its predecessor, the Exynos W930.
The Exynos W1000 is equipped with a five-core processor that offers 2.7 times faster app launch times and 3.4 times faster single-core performance. It also incorporates ARM’s Mali-G68 MP2 GPU, capable of supporting screens with resolutions up to 640 x 640 pixels, and includes 32GB of internal storage.
To enhance performance and efficiency, Samsung has introduced new technologies such as fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP) and embedded package-on-package. The chip also features a 2.5D Always on Display (AoD) for advanced watch faces, Bluetooth LE for audio, and LPDDR5 RAM for additional power savings. It supports connectivity options like 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi b/g/n, GPS, and NFC.
It is speculated that the Exynos W1000 will extend the battery life of the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra to 2-3 days on a single charge, which is more than twice as long as the estimated battery life of the Apple Watch Series 9, which is 18 hours on a single charge.
This development comes as Apple is rumored to be working on a special 10th-anniversary edition, the Apple Watch X or Series 10, with a larger display and a thinner case. Samsung’s introduction of the Exynos W1000 chip could be a strategic move to compete with Apple’s advancements in the smartwatch market.
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