Date: 20/02/2011

Samsung employs its Exynos app processor in its Galaxy S II mobiles

Samsung Electronics has announced that its 1GHz, dual-core application processor, Exynos 4210 is powering Samsung's latest flagship smartphone, Samsung Galaxy S II.

"We are excited that our new dual-core processor is at the heart of the one of the most exciting new generation smartphones," said Dojun Rhee, vice president of marketing, System LSI Division, Samsung Electronics. "Exynos 4210 delivers the true value and benefits of dual-core processing. Powerful performance, excellent graphics reproduction and maximized power efficiency are key differentiating features Exynos 4210 brings to the Samsung Galaxy S II."

"In today's smartphone market, powerful performance and speedy processing are keys for compelling device. Thanks to Samsung's Exynos 4210, we can deliver compelling features such as fast web browsing, seamless multi-tasking, supreme graphics quality, and instantly responsive user interface on Samsung Galaxy S II," said Hyungmoon Noh, vice president of R&D Planning and Global Alliance, Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.

Samsung's Exynos 4210 supports multimedia features such as video encoder/decoder that allows consumers to record and playback 1080P full HD resolution images at 30 frames per second by through a range of codecs.