Samsung releases next-generation 5G modem – Exynos Modem 5300

Samsung has announced the launch of its next-generation 5G modem: the Exynos Modem 5300. Typically, Samsung’s latest cellular modems would debut alongside flagship Exynos processors; however, as the company will not release a high-end Exynos SoC this year, the new cellular modem has been unveiled separately.

The Exynos Modem 5300 is fabricated using Samsung’s 4nm EUV process, a significant improvement over the 7nm EUV process employed in the previous Exynos Modem 5123, resulting in considerably greater power efficiency than its predecessors. The modem boasts peak download speeds of up to 10Gbps and peak upload speeds of up to 3.87Gbps, with ultra-low latency and support for FR1, FR2, and EN-DC technologies. Additionally, the Exynos Modem 5300 supports both mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G networks in SA (standalone) and NSA (non-standalone) modes.

Compatible with 3GPP’s 5G NR Release 16 standard, the Exynos Modem 5300 aims to make 5G networks faster and more efficient. In LTE mode, the modem supports peak download speeds of up to 3Gbps and peak upload speeds of up to 422Mbps, connecting to smartphone chipsets via PCIe. However, Samsung has not specified whether the Exynos Modem 5300 supports dual SIM dual standby functionality.

On paper, Samsung’s Exynos Modem 5300 seems to be quite similar to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X70, which offers peak download speeds of 10Gbps and peak upload speeds of 5Gbps on 5G networks. It is understood that the Exynos Modem 5300 will be adopted by Google’s flagship products, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, slated for release this year.