What is Processor?
Processor (SoC) and fabrication node
The main chip; smaller nm numbers usually mean cooler and more efficient.
Short answer
Renamed last-gen chips in 'new' phones. Search the exact chip name, not the phone name.
Processor when buying a smartphone
The main chip; smaller nm numbers usually mean cooler and more efficient.
Why it matters: It decides smoothness three years from now, not on day one — every phone feels fast in the shop.
Look for: Renamed last-gen chips in 'new' phones. Search the exact chip name, not the phone name.
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