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What is SoC?
System on Chip - an integrated circuit integrating all components of a computer.
A System on Chip (SoC) integrates all vital components of a smartphone into a single chip. Components in an SoC: - CPU: Central Processing Unit (brains) - GPU: Graphics Processing Unit (visuals) - NPU: Neural Processing Unit (AI) - ISP: Image Signal Processor (camera) - Modem: 5G/4G/Wi-Fi connectivity - DSP: Digital Signal Processor (audio/sensors)
Manufacturers
- Qualcomm: Snapdragon series
- MediaTek: Dimensity/Helio series
- Apple: A-series Bionic
- Samsung: Exynos series
- Google: Tensor series