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The first Smartphone with Quantum Encryption Software in Samsung
It's the first smartphone to have a Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) chip. This is remarkable. The chip is developed by ID Quantique, a Swiss subsidiary of SK Telecom. This provides the computer with quantum encryption capabilities to generate unpredictable random numbers and security keys for applications and services.
Conventional random smartphone generators are also a priority for attackers. In comparison, the 2.5/2,5 mm QRNG configuration follows an alternative solution with an LED and a CMOS sensor.
The QRNG chip uses the knowledge to evaluate quantum randomness when light (photons) emitted from the LED is collected by the image sensor.
The random numbers created for user authentication and encryption keys for example, can be supplied to various smartphone apps in mobile payment applications. The QRNG chip, however, (also known as SKT IDQ S2Q000) works only with services from SK Telecom, which is very evident.
According to SK Telecom, there is no chip technology available on the market right now. We can therefore believe that it is one of the safest solutions. In today's time, however, nothing is unhackable.
A Quantum Description of Samsung Galaxy
If we set aside a QRNG slot, the Galaxy A Quantum is a brand new Galaxy A71 5G. Here are the system requirements:
- Display: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O (1080 x 2400)
- SoC: Samsung Exynos 980 octa-core
- GPU: Mali-G76 MP5
- RAM/Storage: 8GB/128GB + microSD slot
- OS: One UI 2.0 (Android 10)
- Battery: 4500 mAh (25W Fast Charging)
- Biometrics: In-display fingerprint sensor
- Rear Camera: 64MP (Wide, PDAF) + 12MP (Ultra-wide) + 12MP (Macro) + 5MP Depth Sensor
- Front Camera: 32MP
- Connectivity: 5G, WiFI-AC, Bluetooth 5.0, Type-C (USB 2.0), 3.5m jack
A Smartphone with a KRW 649,000 price tag ($530 approximately) for pre-orders is available in South Korea from 15 May and will go on sale on 22 May. Samsung also gives all purchasers who pre-book a free pair of Galaxy Buds.
