Samsung is gearing up for its next Unpacked event, and leaks have already given us a glimpse of the upcoming foldables, watches, and the highly anticipated Galaxy Ring. Now, Samsung has added to the excitement by unveiling a new chip that is likely to power the Galaxy Watch 7 series and the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
This new chip, dubbed “Exynos W1000,” marks a significant step forward for Samsung. It’s the company’s first commercial chip built on a more advanced 3-nanometer process, promising a performance boost that’s 2.7 times better than the Exynos W930 powering the Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic.
The Exynos W1000 adopts a system-in-a-package (SiP) design, similar to the Apple Watch, where the processor, modem, RAM, storage, and power management solutions are all integrated onto a single board. This setup ensures faster communication between components and leads to smoother real-life performance.
Structurally, the chip represents a substantial upgrade from its predecessor, moving from a dual-core CPU to a five-core CPU setup. This translates to more effortless task handling and smoother multitasking.
While increased performance might raise concerns about battery life, Samsung claims that the Exynos W1000 delivers better battery backup and faster charging compared to the Galaxy Watch 6. The chip also supports newer RAM technology, further enhancing multitasking capabilities and longevity.
Samsung has incorporated a new “2.5D always-on engine” into the chip, allowing detailed always-on watch faces to run without significantly impacting battery life. The Exynos W1000 comes equipped with 32GB of storage, doubling the capacity of previous models, which will likely be included in the Galaxy Watch 7 series and the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
The timing of this chip reveal suggests that it will be a key feature in the upcoming Galaxy Watch lineup. However, due to size constraints, it may not power the Galaxy Ring.
