Apple and Samsung will always be rivals no matter what the situation. Apparently, the production of the next generation iPhone 7nm chipset is going to launch later this year. Keep reading for more details!
Apple to go against Samsung with new 7nm chipset
According to Bloomberg report, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company – a partner of Apple – has already started production of the next generation iPhone chipset. This news directly confirmed previous reports from July 2017 that Apple would use the company for its new 7nm processor. The figure refers to the half-measurement of nodes in a chip, so a smaller number equals a denser chip. This could also mean more computing power and reduced energy consumption, which is crucial for any mobile devices.
In addition, this next generation chip could help Apple devices perform faster and operate longer between charges. This gives the company an advantage in a competitive market that has experienced dormant demand for new handsets. A lack of new hardware design modification, along with longer replacement rates and diminishing carrier support, have been blamed for the cooling. On a side note, Apple has managed to grow its global market share in the first quarter of 2018; despite a decline in shipments worldwide. However, Apple is not alone in this battle.
Samsung is now also the main competitor in this race; after news emerged in April that the company is preparing to start manufacturing the 7nm Snapdragon 855. This chip supposes to use 35% less power than current chips; while offering speed boosts of 40% and support 5G mobile connectivity. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 might be the first device to run on this processor. On the other hand, Apple is set to take the stage at the Worldwide Developers Conference on June 4, where it will provide more details about this and the next software updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices.
Apple or Samsung – Who would win this 7nm chipset battle?
Whether the winner is Apple or Samsung, it would still an interesting battle to learn and observe. It could chart the course for how a smartphone in 2019 will use all this extra computing power.