With the latest Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 released, the rumor mill is already concentrating on the next iteration of Galaxy S7. There are increased leaks that hint at an actual powerhouse with great specs.
It is likely that the next flagship of Samsung Galaxy S7 will sport a dual camera setup, 6GB of RAM, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, according to rumors.
According to Asia Today, the Korean tech giant Samsung will unveil its Galaxy S7 in two variants: 5.2-inch and 5.8-inch display panel. The publication further revealed that one of the two models will boast a 4K resolution.
The company's website revealed that Samsung Corporation announced on Sept. 9 that it commenced mass-production of the first 12GB LPDDR4 mobile DRAM based on 20nm technology. The chip is a major milestone packing the 6GB of RAM in future smartphones, and therefore, the Galaxy S7 may be the first device to boast 6GB of RAM.
Samsung said, "The 12GB LPDDR4 enables 3 gigabyte (GB) or 6GB of mobile DRAM in a single package using just two chips and four chips respectively, while being the only solution that can provide a 6GB LPDDR4 package."
In the upcoming generation of gadgets, 6GB of LPDDR4 mobile DRAM will give users a chance to enjoy flawless multitasking and maximum functionality within the latest OS niche. Samsung further added that based on the new 12GB LPDDR4, the 6GB package can easily replace the current 3GB LPDDR4 packages, assuring increased design compatibility and manufacturing productivity in the modern smartphones.
From the latest leaks through Weibo, it appears like Samsung is still undecided on whether to use the Snapdragon 820 chip on its next flagship of Galaxy S7, or just settle for an in-house Exynos processor like it was the case for the Galaxy S6.
Meanwhile, tech blogger Steve Hemmerstoffer through Twitter unveiled an AnTuTu target that listed a device from Samsung codenamed "Lucky." The device is widely believed to be the Galaxy S7, which sports a 5.7-inch GHD 2560 × 1440 pixel display, 4GB of RAM, 16MP back camera and 5MP front camera, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 64 GB storage capacity, and runs on Android 5.1.1. Lollipop.