Differences between Snapdragon and Exynos Radios for USA - AT&T?

[Blaze9]

Hey all,

I have the option of buying the phone straight from AT&T or getting an international unlocked version. I know that the Exynos processor is better for performance for the most part, but how are the radio's/performance/battery life in comparison to the SD820? I live right by NYC so I have full LTE everywhere I go right now. I'm not worried about VoLTE if that's an issue, I very rarely use the phone to call.

Thanks guys!

 

[optimummind]

Hey all,

I have the option of buying the phone straight from AT&T or getting an international unlocked version. I know that the Exynos processor is better for performance for the most part, but how are the radio's/performance/battery life in comparison to the SD820? I live right by NYC so I have full LTE everywhere I go right now. I'm not worried about VoLTE if that's an issue, I very rarely use the phone to call.

Thanks guys!

If the Note 7 is like the GS7 Edge, then the Exynos version will have better battery life. Right now, no one really knows.

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[BarryH_GEG]

One of the few reasons to go with a carrier phone is because they optimize the radios for their networks. S-820 devices use Qualcomm's X12 LTE modem which supports LTE-U. Exynos devices use Samsung Shannon 935 modem. Both support LTE category 11/12. They're the same modems used in the S7-series so look at their forums. Any happiness or unhappiness using either on AT&T would be the same for the Note7.

 

[recepo1]

Im curious as well either getting the international version or Tmobiles version. I see the Note 5 international roms have alot more options and the processor is going to be better on the international variant.

 

[erootaku123]

Im curious as well either getting the international version or Tmobiles version. I see the Note 5 international roms have alot more options and the processor is going to be better on the international variant.

The radios on both should give you 100% coverage on t-mobile.

 

[recepo1]

The radios on both should give you 100% coverage on t-mobile.

Thank you ...am i correct in stating the processor is better on the international variant?

 

[erootaku123]

Thank you ...am i correct in stating the processor is better on the international variant?

Better battery life and memory management. Worse GPU is the general consensus.

 

[recepo1]

Better battery life and memory management. Worse GPU is the general consensus.

Hmmm interesting thank you for the insight much appreciated considering all those factors personally what would you think is the overall best choice?

 

[The Sickness]

Better battery life and memory management. Worse GPU is the general consensus.

But, that's stock kernel. All of that can be fixed via custom

 

[erootaku123]

But, that's stock kernel. All of that can be fixed via custom

If you can unlock the bootloader on the locked US versions that is. Even then I think exynos is better if you dont play alot of games.

 

[The Sickness]

If you can unlock the bootloader on the locked US versions that is.

That is true....that's what is keeping me away

 

[The Sickness]

If you can unlock the bootloader on the locked US versions that is. Even then I think exynos is better if you dont play alot of games.

I build exynos for the S6....games are not a issue on my kernels.

I just wish Sammy would of left the bootloader alone.

 

[ProFragger]

Hi Guys,

I'm tired of asking for more and more details and not enough answers. Can you guys help me come up with a bottom line?

If I need an unlocked Bootloader and custom development support and using the phone in the US on AT&T or T-Mobile, which variant should I get? The regular N930F or the Dual SIM version the N930FD?

Thanks for your help!

 

[recepo1]

But, that's stock kernel. All of that can be fixed via custom

So as a developer which one do you think will be a better choice?

 

[The Sickness]

So as a developer which one do you think will be a better choice?

Snapdragon gets more development. But, Exynos is good. I guess it really depends on who builds it to be honest.

 

[recepo1]

Snapdragon gets more development. But, Exynos is good. I guess it really depends on who builds it to be honest.

Thanks sure either would be a good decision in the long run.

 

[ProFragger]

Snapdragon gets more development. But, Exynos is good. I guess it really depends on who builds it to be honest.

How do you figure that, my friend? Especially with a locked Bootloader on the SD?

 

[Acapella75]

With the international variant, you won't get Samsung pay if that is a big deal to you.

 

[ProFragger]

With the international variant, you won't get Samsung pay if that is a big deal to you.

I think there is a way to get it if you're not Rooted, no? You just need to have the right CSC or something?

 

[erootaku123]

I build exynos for the S6....games are not a issue on my kernels.

I just wish Sammy would of left the bootloader alone.

I'm basing this purely on the stock numbers testing. The SD has a better GPU technically.