QUOTE(Josh95 @ Feb 7 2021, 06:22 PM)
I have never said that benchmarking app represent actual usage. Benchmarking app is created to mimic real world usage to test performance but you should never rely too much or put a lot of importance on it. It is just another tool to measure a standard reference point of view of how it compared to another device but never to judge the experience you use on a single device. You already understand that so I don't need to explain further.
I would not say little improvement, it is a massive improvement compared to Exynos 990 in terms of CPU performance and energy efficiency. The only inferior part is the GPU which still uses Mali GPU. You need to know that Exynos is an SoC not just one system component. SoC includes the CPU, GPU, AI, DSP, ISP and also the modem(4G, 5G signal receiver and etc). The only part it cannot keep up to Snapdragon is the GPU part where SD uses Adreno GPU. You need to get this fact right 1st. Wait for next flagship that comes with AMD GPU, then we can start bashing whether Exynos is truly trash or wonderful SoC.
Your statement can be applied on Exynos 990 as it was truly an awful chip. It lose in all aspect to Snapdragon whether in CPU/GPU performance, battery life and picture quality computation by ISP was a massive letdown.
If you still insist this year Exynos has little improvement, then you have a problem with yourself, being blinded by the facts with lots of hatred.
My take on this issue. I see different reviewer will say different thing about the same phone. Some say battery good and some say no good. So for me, I read and I make my own decision.
Take the N20 and N20U as an example.
Some reviewer says both similar battery life. Some reviewer says N20 has 1 extra SOT. My own decision, I believe N20 will last longer because it has lower screen resolution and refresh rate. I could be right or I could be wrong.