In the race to manufacture affordable 5G smartphone processors, Samsung has finally stepped into it. Samsung has recently launched its latest Exynos 880 5G chipset. The Exynos 880 processor is bundled with a lot of features. The chip has integrated 5G connectivity with better task-handling capacity than its predecessors. The CPU and GPU units provide a seamless gaming experience and high-quality gameplay graphics. The Artificial Intelligence of the processor delivers a smarter and smoother mobile experience to the users. The Exynos 880 processor features a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and Digital Signal Processor (DSP) that improves response time and security. The main highlight of the Exynos 880 processor is it is the mid-range chipset, which will be housed in affordable 5G devices. Since it is a mid-range 5G processor, its competitor would likely be the Snapdragon 768G and the MediaTek Dimensity 820 chipset.

Exynos 880 5G Processor Detailed Features

The Exynos 880 chipset features a powerful Octa-core CPU. Two cores of Arm Cortex-A77 and six cores of Arm Cortex-A55 deliver the best performance and easy multi-tasking with a super-fast response. The Cortex-A77 cores offer a clock speed of 2.0GHz, while the Cortex-A55 cores give a clock speed of 1.8GHz. The A77 cores are responsible for advanced computing power, and the A55 cores are responsible for higher power efficiency. Samsung has manufactured the processor with Samsung’s 8nm FinFET process, which results in maximum power efficiency for long-lasting gameplay. The powerful CPU unit of the processor results in faster loading times during gameplay with a lag-less and smooth gaming experience.

The Exynos 880 Chip features Arm Mali -G76 MP5 GPU, which is capable of supporting high-quality graphics and improved gaming performance. The powerful GPU of the processor renders 3D graphics in games with a high frame rate. Together with the advanced CPU and GPU units, the Exynos 880 processor could be termed as a game-centric processor.

Talking more about the Exynos 880 5G processor, the chip supports a single-camera maximum resolution of 64MP and a dual-camera resolution of 20MP. The processor features an advanced image signal processor which supports up to five individual sensors. The chip can process up to three sensors simultaneously. Video recording of 4K 30fps is supported.

The processor features a next-generation 5G cellular modem, which enables users to experience Mixed Reality and Cloud-Gaming. The chipset has 5 G’s sub-6GHz, which delivers an upload speed of 1.28Gbps and a download speed of 2.55Gbps. Moreover, the speed can be maximized up to 3.55Gbps with E-UTRA-NR Connectivity that combines 5G and LTE networks.

Additional features of the chipset are Bluetooth 5.0, a 4-mode GNSS receiver, WiFi, and FM Radio.

Exynos 880 Powered Phone

• Vivo Y70s 5G

Vivo Y70s 5G

Vivo Y70s is the first device housing the Exynos 880 5G processor. The smartphone features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD with 1080 x 2340 pixels Full HD+ resolution. The screen aspect ratio is 19.5:9. The screen has a punch-hole selfie camera of 16MP. The rear side of the device is a triple camera setup with a 48-megapixel main shooter, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth effects lens. The device features a side-facing fingerprint sensor. The base variant of the handset is 6GB + 128GB, while the higher variant is 8GB + 128 GB. The device comes with Android 10 out of the box with Funtouch OS 10. It is packed with a 4500 mAh battery, which supports 18W dual-engine flash charging. Moreover, the phone also features liquid cooling technology.

Talking about the price of the device, the base variant costs 1998 Yuan, and the higher edition costs 2198 Yuan. The device is available in Fog Illusion, Starlight Blue, and Moon Shadow Black color variants.