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Exynos 1680

8 • 8 • 2.9 GHz • BGA (SoC)

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8Core
8Thread
2.9 GHzBoost
BGA (SoC)Socket
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Should I buy it?

Exynos 1680
CONSIDER
  • No real owner data yet — the verdict stays cautious
Great choice if these matter:
  • Daily Use
  • Value for Money
Watch out for:
  • Mid-range positioning: well behind flagship Exynos and Snapdragon parts in GPU throughput.
  • Samsung publishes few details — cache, TDP and exact GPU clocks are not disclosed.
Regret riskLOWlimited data
Main risks
  • Mid-range positioning: well behind flagship Exynos and Snapdragon parts in GPU throughput.
  • Samsung publishes few details — cache, TDP and exact GPU clocks are not disclosed.
  • Samsung's 4nm process trails the 3nm nodes used by 2026 flagship chips in efficiency.
The risk level is computed from the release date, verified weaknesses and real owner reports. The confidence score only appears once real owner data exists.
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Core Structure

How many cores does the processor have?

Manufacturer's official core and architecture information.

CORE STRUCTURE

The structure decisive in multi-core tasks.

8 Core

8-core — Total Cores · 8 Thread — Concurrent Threads · 1 Performance — High-performance core · 3 Efficiency — Low-power core · Cortex-A720 / A520 — Core architecture

8-core8 Thread1 Performance3 EfficiencyCortex-A720 / A520
8-coreTotal Cores
8 ThreadConcurrent Threads
1 PerformanceHigh-performance core
3 EfficiencyLow-power core
Cortex-A720 / A520Core architecture
Frequency

How fast does it work?

Manufacturer's official frequency values.

FREQUENCY

Value that determines single-core performance.

2.9 GHz Boost

2.9 GHz — Maximum boost frequency

2.9 GHz
2.9 GHzMaximum boost frequency
Power and Cooling

How much power does it draw?

Official power values that determine cooling needs.

POWER AND COOLING

These values determine the cooling budget.

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Device dependent — Cooling solution

Device dependent
Device dependentCooling solution
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A quick usage guide built from the product's specs and the editorial summary.

Daily Use

Smoothness, battery, and camera balance stand out in everyday use.

Great fit
Value for Money

Strong price-to-performance for the hardware it offers.

Great fit
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

Compiled by the Kacbu editorial team from spec sheets, independent press reviews and reported user feedback.

Strengths based on the specs
One Cortex-A720 at 2.9 GHz plus four more A720 cores — an unusually big-core-heavy layout for the mid-range.
The Xclipse 550 brings AMD's RDNA 3 graphics architecture to the A-series.
Upgraded NPU rated at 19.6 TOPS, up from the Exynos 1580's 14.7.
Samsung silicon in a Samsung phone means tight modem and camera integration.
Backed by the A57's six-year software promise, so the platform will be maintained for years.
Things to consider
Mid-range positioning: well behind flagship Exynos and Snapdragon parts in GPU throughput.
Samsung publishes few details — cache, TDP and exact GPU clocks are not disclosed.
Samsung's 4nm process trails the 3nm nodes used by 2026 flagship chips in efficiency.
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

Instead of tracking today's retail price, Kacbu keeps the product's official launch information as a reference.

AnnouncedMarch 24, 2026

The manufacturer's official announcement date.

Design🇰🇷 South Korea
Manufacturing🇰🇷 South Korea

Samsung designs Exynos chips in South Korea and fabricates the 1680 in its own foundries there on a 4nm process.

This is not the current retail price — it shows the product's historical, official launch information.
Specifications

Exynos 1680 specifications

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General

Family
Exynos 1000
Segment
Mobile midrange SoC
Release Year
2026
Manufacturer
Samsung

Core Structure

Cores
8
Threads
8
Architecture
Cortex-A720 / A520
Efficiency Cores
3
Performance Cores
1

Frequency

Boost Clock
2.9 GHz

Cache

Cache Note
Samsung does not publish detailed cache sizes

Memory

Memory Type
LPDDR5

Graphics Unit

Integrated Graphics
Xclipse 550 (AMD RDNA 3)

Power

Cooling Solution
Device dependent

Platform

Socket
BGA (SoC)
Process
Samsung 4 nm
Lithography
4 nm
FAQ

The most common questions about this product

What the numbers on the spec sheet actually mean in day-to-day use.

Should you buy the Exynos 1680?
The Kacbu decision box currently says CONSIDER for the Exynos 1680: the specs hold up, but there are not yet enough real owner reports to strengthen the call. Pros, cautions and alternatives are in the decision box at the top of this page.
Is the Exynos 1680 good for gaming?
For casual and mid-weight titles, yes — the RDNA 3-based Xclipse 550 is a genuine step over the 1580's GPU. For sustained high-end gaming a flagship chip still holds a clear advantage.
How does it compare with the Exynos 1580?
The 1680 swaps the 1580's mixed cluster for five Cortex-A720 performance cores, raises the prime clock to 2.9 GHz, moves to the Xclipse 550 GPU and lifts the NPU from 14.7 to 19.6 TOPS — an evolution rather than a redesign.
Which phones use the Exynos 1680?
Samsung's 2026 A-series — the Galaxy A57 and A37. Every phone in this catalogue that carries it is listed on this page, so you can compare them directly.
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ManufacturerSamsung4 more productsSegmentMobile midrange SoC7 more productsCores831 more productsThreads828 more productsBoost Clock2.9 GHz1 more productsMemory TypeLPDDR54 more productsIntegrated GraphicsXclipse 550 (AMD RDNA 3)This is the only product using itSocketBGA (SoC)33 more productsLithography4 nm20 more products
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