Samsung has announced the Exynos W1000 chipset for its upcoming Galaxy Watch7 and Watch7 Ultra ahead of the July 10 Unpacked event.
Built using a 3nm process, the Exynos W1000 boasts a 5-core CPU with a Cortex-A78 core reaching 1.6GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores up to 1.5GHz. Samsung claims it delivers 2.7x faster app launches, 3.4x faster single-core performance, and 3.7x faster multi-core performance.
The chipset includes a Mali-G68 MP2 GPU supporting displays up to qHD (960×540), ideal for the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra’s larger screen. It utilizes Fan-Out Panel Level Packaging (FO-PLP) for enhanced heat management in small wearables.
Using system in a package (SiP) integration, the Exynos W1000 incorporates power management and employs embedded package on package (ePoP) for DRAM and NAND flash memory.
Samsung highlights support for 2.5D Always-on Display, enhancing watch face detail and color. Connectivity features include Bluetooth LE, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, GPS, and NFC for payments. Additionally, integrated eMMC storage of 32GB aligns with Galaxy Watch 7 series leaks.
The Exynos W1000 chipset promises flagship-level wearable experiences with efficiency enhancements and up to 2–3 days of battery life for upcoming smartwatches.
Quick specifications: Exynos W1000 (Wearable)
- Process: 3nm GAA
- Multi-core: Penta (Big-Little)
- CPU: Cortex A78 1.6GHz Single-core + Cortex A55 1.5GHz
- GPU: Mali G68 MP2
- Video: FHD 60fps (for wearable) encoding and decoding
- Codec: HEVC(H.265), H.264, VP8
- Display: qHD (960×540), 640 x 640
- Modem: LTE Cat.4 150Mbps (DL) / Cat.5 75Mbps (UL)
- PMIC: Integrated in SIP-ePoP package
- Connectivity: WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth 6, GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
- Storage: eMMC 32GB
- Memory: LPDDR5 16Gb
Availability
It’s set to power the Galaxy Watch7 and Watch7 Ultra, with potential inclusion in the Galaxy Ring, more details expected at next week’s launch event.