What would be the alternative? The SD810 now has a (somewhat-undeserved) reputation for being a heat monster, I'm pretty sure no one outside of Samsung uses the Exynos, the words "MediaTek" and "HiSilicon" would be anathema to most fanboys, and the SD820 is still a few months away from seeing release in a consumer product (additionally, I'm guessing that Samsung gets first pick of it anyway for the Galaxy S7).
It's really sad how all bloggers are intentionally misleading people. The memory controller, caches and especially the GPU on the 808 are nothing but CRAP, even when compared to the SD 805.
Windows 10 doesn't need a powerful SoC. Windows Mobile never has. Android is the only mobile OS that demands a powerful SoC because it's rarely optimized for a specific ARM design. Apple and Microsoft optimize for a specific reference architecture, and it pays off in the end product.
For Continuity purposes I think the criticism is valid but otherwise we've so quickly reached the point of "good enough" that using an SD810 does not bring that much benefit compared to cost. I'm just happy someone other than MSFT is making a Windows Phone (though I'm an Android user, I want more competition than Apple and Android OEMs). It's much too early, and too costly, to have an SD820 for a phone that runs an OS that has not made any dent in the market. I imagine the SD808 has the perfect blend of performance and cost for this flagship series. I can tell you my Moto X Pure Edition does not feel slow with the SD808.
Good design choices. 1080p is an ideal resolution for large phones, better than the 1440p on the 950 and other high end phones which affects battery life for no visible benefit.
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jjj - Monday, January 4, 2016 - link
To use SD808 in anything new is not cool at all, guess MS finds itself behind the curve with it's SoC support once again.londedoganet - Monday, January 4, 2016 - link
What would be the alternative? The SD810 now has a (somewhat-undeserved) reputation for being a heat monster, I'm pretty sure no one outside of Samsung uses the Exynos, the words "MediaTek" and "HiSilicon" would be anathema to most fanboys, and the SD820 is still a few months away from seeing release in a consumer product (additionally, I'm guessing that Samsung gets first pick of it anyway for the Galaxy S7).jjj - Monday, January 4, 2016 - link
The alternative is SD650 ,better and cheaper.DanNeely - Monday, January 4, 2016 - link
At this point the 650/652 would be bleeding edge parts. Are they shipping on any major products yet?Flunk - Monday, January 4, 2016 - link
Windows Mobile 10 doesn't support any chips newer than the Snapdragon 810 yet.lilmoe - Monday, January 4, 2016 - link
+1It's really sad how all bloggers are intentionally misleading people. The memory controller, caches and especially the GPU on the 808 are nothing but CRAP, even when compared to the SD 805.
lilmoe - Monday, January 4, 2016 - link
ARM needs to start working close with Microsoft to release good working drivers for their Mali GPUs. Like ASAP.I want to see Exynos running Windows 10 Mobile. Better yet, a Galaxy S7 with Exynos. But I'll settle with a SD 820 powered GS7 running W10M though.
Samus - Monday, January 4, 2016 - link
Windows 10 doesn't need a powerful SoC. Windows Mobile never has. Android is the only mobile OS that demands a powerful SoC because it's rarely optimized for a specific ARM design. Apple and Microsoft optimize for a specific reference architecture, and it pays off in the end product.cycomiko - Monday, January 4, 2016 - link
iOS requires a reasonably powerful system as well. It shouldn't, but they like to slow down the previous generations as much as possible.usama_ah - Monday, January 4, 2016 - link
For Continuity purposes I think the criticism is valid but otherwise we've so quickly reached the point of "good enough" that using an SD810 does not bring that much benefit compared to cost. I'm just happy someone other than MSFT is making a Windows Phone (though I'm an Android user, I want more competition than Apple and Android OEMs). It's much too early, and too costly, to have an SD820 for a phone that runs an OS that has not made any dent in the market. I imagine the SD808 has the perfect blend of performance and cost for this flagship series. I can tell you my Moto X Pure Edition does not feel slow with the SD808.jjj - Monday, January 4, 2016 - link
SD810 would be equally bad.CSMR - Monday, January 4, 2016 - link
Good design choices. 1080p is an ideal resolution for large phones, better than the 1440p on the 950 and other high end phones which affects battery life for no visible benefit.zirk65 - Monday, January 4, 2016 - link
Jade? Nice to see them embracing the whole Jade Laptop Joke meme, although maybe 15 years late!Alexvrb - Wednesday, January 6, 2016 - link
MicroSD support? Dedicated shutter button?I really would like Verizon to pick up one of the flagships. :-/