Samsung Mobile Processor Supports 4K 120fps Video, 28MP Cameras

Samsung announces its latest application processor (AP), the Exynos 9 Series 8895, manufactured in 10nm FinFET process. Its imaging, video, and machine vision features are rather impressive:

"It supports recording and playback of video contents at maximum resolution of 4K UHD at 120fps with the latest video codec including HEVC(H.265), H.264 and VP9.

[Exynos 8895] ISP supports high resolution up to 28MP for each rear and front camera with advanced features such as Smart WDR and PDAF. Exynos 8895 features dual ISP that consists of one ISP dedicated for high quality and the other for low power. Thus, it enables various combination of dual camera scenario for DSLR-like photography experience while consuming very low power.

Exynos 8895 features VPU (Vision Processing Unit) which is designed for machine vision technology. This technology improves the recognition of an item or its movements by analyzing the visual information coming through the camera. Furthermore, it enables advanced features such as corner detection that is frequently used in motion detection, image registration, video tracking and object recognition."