Samsung's next Galaxy smartphones to feature 64-bit chips, too

Apple might have been the first major smartphone maker to deliver 64-bit architecture in its smartphone's processor, but Samsung won't be far behind.

Speaking to Korea Times in an interview published on Wednesday, Samsung Mobile's co-CEO Shin Jong-kyun said that the next-generation Galaxy smartphones will come with 64-bit processors. Shin didn't say exactly when the Samsung handsets will come with 64-bit architecture, saying only that it won't happen "in the shortest time."

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Apple announced its iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S on Tuesday. The company's 5C handset is essentially an updated iPhone 5 that features a plastic finish and multiple colors. The iPhone 5S comes with Apple's new A7 processor featuring the 64-bit architecture. The feature should make Apple's iPhone 5S more adeptly handle resource-intensive applications that can take advantage of the new chip.

Samsung and Apple have been at each other's throats for years now, so it's no surprise Samsung is eyeing a fight with the iPhone maker. Shin didn't say what other features might come to the next-generation Galaxy handsets, but he did quickly turn his attention to China and Japan, where he says, Apple is trying hard to steal market share.

"Samsung understands that Apple intends to boost its mobile business in China, as well as in Japan, meaning that we should try harder in these countries," Shin told Korea Times.