SEOUL: Now we have an another handset destined to receive the Snapdragon 808, which was spied on the GFX Benchmark database. The handset spotted is a Samsung Galaxy with a model reference of SM-G9198. It has reported specifications of a 4.6-inch, 720p resolution display (the exact resolution is 1,280 by 768 pixels), of course that Snapdragon 808 processor and 2 GB of RAM. There’s a 16MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing unit for selfies. There’s a barometer, motion processor and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop onboard. What device is this? We cannot say for certain, but going on the slightly-less-than-flagship processor and 4.6-inch display, this has the hallmarks of being the Samsung Galaxy S6 Mini.
We won’t know for sure until Samsung release the device and we may cross reference the model designations with the specification.
So, whilst Samsung using a high end, modern Snapdragon SoC is a vote of confidence, it does perhaps bring into question LG’s logic in using the same chipset to drive the QHD (that is, 1,440 by 2,560 pixel) display panel of the LG G4. We don’t have the detail as to when the new Samsung device will see the light of day and will report back when we do.
