This sounds like encouraging news for smartphone cameras, as TSMC’s more advanced manufacturing could result in more efficient camera sensors. For what it’s worth, the Sony LYT-818 sensor used in phones like the vivo X200 Pro and X300 Pro is built on a 22nm manufacturing process. Vivo indeed claimed that this sensor offered improved power efficiency. Sony’s IMX989, which is a first-generation one-inch smartphone camera sensor, is reportedly built on a 40nm process.
Phone cameras are battery hogs, but that will change thanks to Sony… It’s also worth noting that a smaller manufacturing process doesn’t mean a physically smaller image sensor size. So Sony wouldn’t be sacrificing light intake and image quality in general by using a smaller, more advanced process node. …
… Other notable specs include a so-called Magni GPU and TSMC’s 2nm manufacturing process. …
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… It’s entirely possible that TSMC’s 2nm manufacturing processes will outperform Samsung’s 2nm processes in terms of horsepower, thermals, and efficiency. Nevertheless, we’re glad Samsung isn’t apparently racing to be first to adopt a new manufacturing process. …
… These phones also have powerful processors and great screens. …
… We might also see handsets delay processor, camera, and other upgrades to remain cost-effective. …
… We don’t know anything else about the Tensor G7 at the moment, but I’m willing to bet that it could use TSMC’s 2nm manufacturing process once again. I really hope this chip can duke it out with Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Samsung’s flagship processors. …
… Samsung is apparently thinking about abandoning this advanced manufacturing process because it’s a costly process and could also affect yield rates. …
… There’s no word on the manufacturing process, but we’re guessing it’s a 4nm TSMC design like the Dimensity 8500. …
… 152 votes I imagine that any future custom processor for OpenAI phones would prioritize AI silicon over other hardware bits. …