Samsung Shifts Gear: Upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 Series Tablets to Feature MediaTek's Dimensity 9300B Chipset

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Decision driven by rising chipset prices from TSMC, which manufactures both Qualcomm and Samsung chips
Dimensity 9300B manufactured on TSMC's 4nm process, supports LPDDR5T RAM and AI capabilities
Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra may be first Samsung flagship device with MediaTek processor
Samsung developing upcoming AP, Exynos 2500 set for release next year
Samsung planning to equip upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 series tablets with MediaTek's Dimensity 9300B chipset
TSMC Chairman C.Wei stated room for price increases due to cost-effectiveness solutions
Samsung Shifts Gear: Upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 Series Tablets to Feature MediaTek's Dimensity 9300B Chipset

In recent developments, Samsung is reportedly planning to equip its upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 series tablets with MediaTek's Dimensity 9300B application processor. This marks a significant shift for the tech giant as it has primarily used Qualcomm or its own Exynos processors in its flagship devices thus far. The decision is believed to be driven by rising chipset prices from TSMC, which manufactures both Qualcomm's Snapdragon and Samsung's Exynos chips.

According to various reports, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra may be the first Samsung flagship device to feature a MediaTek processor. This move is expected to help Samsung reduce costs and diversify its supply chain. However, it could potentially impact Exynos' competitive edge in future flagship product pricing negotiations.

The Dimensity 9300B is manufactured on TSMC's 4nm process and supports the latest technologies such as LPDDR5T RAM and AI capabilities with scalability up to 33B parameters. It also offers cost-effectiveness solutions, making it an attractive option for Samsung.

TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei recently stated that there is room for price increases due to the company's cost-effectiveness solutions, which could contribute to the rising costs of Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips as well.

Samsung Electronics is also reportedly developing its upcoming AP, the Exynos 2500, set for release next year. However, it may face similar challenges due to TSMC's rumored price increase for its 3nm process and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.

The Galaxy Tab S10 series tablets are expected to be released early next year. The exact specifications, including RAM and storage variants, have not been confirmed yet. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.



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  • Have there been any official confirmations from Samsung regarding the use of MediaTek chipsets in the Galaxy Tab S10 series?
  • What specific impact will this decision have on Exynos' competitive edge in future flagship product pricing negotiations?

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  • Unique Points
    • Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra will keep its 14.6-inch display, making it the largest Android tablet on the market
    • Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra may come with 12GB or 16GB of RAM, and storage variants include 256GB, 512GB, and possibly a new 1TB option. A potential addition could be a new 2TB model.
  • Accuracy
    • Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra will be unveiled ahead of Unpacked event on July 10, 2023
    • Samsung is developing the Galaxy Tab S10 series
    • Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is expected to have a large screen size of 14.6 inches, similar to the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
    • Samsung is rumored to be considering using a MediaTek processor in the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
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  • Unique Points
    • Samsung is developing the Galaxy Tab S10 series
    • Samsung is rumored to be considering using a MediaTek processor in the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, marking a first for a Samsung flagship device
  • Accuracy
    • Samsung is rumored to be considering using a MediaTek processor in the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
    • Samsung is set to use MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300+ in the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus instead of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
    • Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 series tablets will be equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300B application processor
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  • Unique Points
    • Samsung is developing the Galaxy Tab S10 series
    • The first high-resolution renders of the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra have been leaked by Android Headlines
    • Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra have similar dimensions: 326.4 x 208.6 x 5.45mm for the former and 326.35 x 208.1 x 5.4mm for the latter
    • Samsung is rumored to be considering using a MediaTek processor in the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
  • Accuracy
    • Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is expected to have a large screen size of 14.6 inches, similar to the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
    • Samsung is rumored to be considering using a MediaTek processor in the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, marking a first for a Samsung flagship device
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  • Unique Points
    • Samsung is set to use MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300+ in the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus instead of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
    • This marks the first time Samsung uses MediaTek’s SoC in its premium tablet lineup
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  • Unique Points
    • Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 series tablets will be equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300B application processor, marking the first instance of MediaTek’s AP being adopted by Samsung’s flagship tablet.
    • The decision to use MediaTek’s AP in the Galaxy Tab S10 series is a significant shift for Samsung, as previous reports indicate that MediaTek’s APs have primarily been used in Samsung’s mid-to-low-end smartphones.
    • From Samsung’s perspective, choosing Dimensity to reduce costs and diversify the supply chain is a sensible decision. However, for Samsung’s foundry division which manufactures Exynos, this development is unwelcome as it jeopardizes Exynos’ competitive edge in future flagship product pricing negotiations.
    • Samsung Electronics’ upcoming AP, the Exynos 2500, set for release next year, will face similar challenges due to TSMC’s rumored price increase for its 3nm process. This is expected to cause the cost of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 to sharply increase as well.
    • TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei stated that almost all companies interested in AI-related demand are willing to work with TSMC, and that there is room for price increases due to TSMC’s cost-effectiveness solutions.
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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