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The new chip is still months away from production, and according to Qualcomm manufacturer are just beginning to sample the product. The first smartphones running the Snapdragon X55 can be expected in late 2019.
SPEED
With the Snapdragon X50, Qualcomm was able to achieve around 4.5Gbps of peak download speeds. With the Snapdragon X55, the company has managed to push that further, achieving maximum speeds of about 7 Gbps. It is important to keep in mind that real-world use will depend on how much 5G networks will be capable of offering, but it does show the potential of growth for these networks.
Just like its predecessor, the X55 also supports 4G and even 3G connectivity, bringing improvements to both standards as well. For 4G LTE, the X55 will support Category 22 LTE that can reach download speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps. The new modem will also support dynamic spectrum sharing between 4G and 5G bands. This will help both network providers when deploying the new technology and users to have a more seamless user experience. For the time being, both networks will have to work together to provide a stable connection in all conditions.
The Snapdragon X55 is meant for more than just smartphones. You can expect support for all kinds of devices, including wireless routers, laptops, tablets, and VR headsets.
SETUP
Qualcomm is also launching a new 5G mmWave antenna module and more advanced modem-to-antenna solutions alongside the Snapdragon X55. They will complement the capabilities of the new modem but also improve power efficiency and design constraints. You can expect improved battery life and sleeker designs for smartphones.
Given that these modems are expected to require more power, and a more advanced cooling system, any advancements in design are always welcome.
Qualcomm is expected to unveil its technology during the MWC conference, which takes place in a few days. However, its unlikely that this new modem will be showcased at such an early stage. We should get to experience the Snapdragon X50 and cloud processing over a low-latency 5G link, which is one of the other benefits of the next-gen technology.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 announced - Company's second generation 5G modem
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 was announced today as the company's second-generation 5G modem. The announcement comes even before devices with the first generation Snapdragon X50 are commercially available, indicating that Qualcomm is working hard to push its tech even further.
The new chip is still months away from production, and according to Qualcomm manufacturer are just beginning to sample the product. The first smartphones running the Snapdragon X55 can be expected in late 2019.
SPEED
With the Snapdragon X50, Qualcomm was able to achieve around 4.5Gbps of peak download speeds. With the Snapdragon X55, the company has managed to push that further, achieving maximum speeds of about 7 Gbps. It is important to keep in mind that real-world use will depend on how much 5G networks will be capable of offering, but it does show the potential of growth for these networks.
Just like its predecessor, the X55 also supports 4G and even 3G connectivity, bringing improvements to both standards as well. For 4G LTE, the X55 will support Category 22 LTE that can reach download speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps. The new modem will also support dynamic spectrum sharing between 4G and 5G bands. This will help both network providers when deploying the new technology and users to have a more seamless user experience. For the time being, both networks will have to work together to provide a stable connection in all conditions.
The Snapdragon X55 is meant for more than just smartphones. You can expect support for all kinds of devices, including wireless routers, laptops, tablets, and VR headsets.
SETUP
Qualcomm is also launching a new 5G mmWave antenna module and more advanced modem-to-antenna solutions alongside the Snapdragon X55. They will complement the capabilities of the new modem but also improve power efficiency and design constraints. You can expect improved battery life and sleeker designs for smartphones.
Given that these modems are expected to require more power, and a more advanced cooling system, any advancements in design are always welcome.
Qualcomm is expected to unveil its technology during the MWC conference, which takes place in a few days. However, its unlikely that this new modem will be showcased at such an early stage. We should get to experience the Snapdragon X50 and cloud processing over a low-latency 5G link, which is one of the other benefits of the next-gen technology.
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Preparing for 5G
The 5G capabilities of the Snapdragon 855 will extend across the millimeter wave bands which are faster and the sub-6GHz frequency range which has better range.
Additionally, the Snapdragon 855 offers support for the new Wi-Fi-6 standard, which has improved capacity, coverage, and range. And the newly added support for 60GHz Wi-Fi makes it possible to hit up to 10Gbps speeds with wire-equivalent latency.
AI Improvements
Chip manufacturers have recently been working hard to improve the Artificial Intelligence capabilities of their chipsets. AI and machine learning applications enable and improve features like face and object recognition, text detection and translation, as well as advanced image and video processing. The Snapdragon 855 brings up to 4 times greater performance with tasks requiring specialized AI and machine learning computations; tasks that were previously done in software will now be done at a hardware level for greater speed and lower power consumption.
Advanced Graphics
Qualcomm has made several enhancements to the Snapdragon 855 in terms of digital imaging. The new chipset adds HEIF imaging file format, which is an alternative to JPEG that Apple has been using for a while. HEIF allows for smaller image sizes than JPEGs, and also enables cool features like HDR imaging, embedding depth information, and having multiple images (bursts or from different cameras, for example) into a single file.
The Snapdragon 855 also enables HDR10+ video playback and recording. The chipset also allows rendering games in HDR with 10-bit color depth and support for billions of colors.
Additionally, its advanced image processing abilities allow you to add Portrait Mode (bokeh) in videos or swap the entire background behind a person with a different one.
Release and Availability
Smartphone manufacturers who are using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset should be announcing and releasing their new handsets in the coming months and we should see the first devices surface in the first half of 2019.
Devices like the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the OnePlus 7 are expected to be the first smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 855.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 announced with 5G support and improved performance
On December 4, Qualcomm has officially announced the Snapdragon 855 during a media event in Hawaii. The following day company detailed all of the features their newest mobile chipset has to offer.
The Snapdragon 855 offers a huge leap in computational capabilities for Qualcomm's chipset family, delivering up to 45% improved CPU and 20% greater GPU performance compared to the Snapdragon 845.
The Snapdragon 855 is built using the 7nm process which should help improve overall performance and power-efficiency when compared to its predecessors.
The newer chipset features a similar octa-core design, but the cores now operate in a different way. Qualcomm is calling this new concept its Prime Core, where a single high-performance core kicks in to handle single-threaded operations, while three medium-performance and four energy-efficient cores handle loads that don't require peak performance. This results in better-sustained performance with tasks like gaming, as well as shorter app loading times.
Preparing for 5G
Qualcomm has put in a lot of time and work toward 5G to prepare for the 5G ready networks of our near future. While the Snapdragon 855 itself doesn't have 5G built in, it features a Qualcomm X24 modem capable of up to 2Gbps peak speeds over LTE. While this may not quite be 5G, its still the fastest rates around.
Manufacturers will still be able to pair the Snapdragon 855 with the separate Snapdragon X50 modem to offer 5G speeds at extremely low latency. he X50 modem would make speeds of up to 5Gbps theoretically possible, achieved through advanced antenna designs, as well as with support for up to 7x carrier aggregation, allowing devices to pull data from multiple carriers and frequency bands for greater data speeds.
The 5G capabilities of the Snapdragon 855 will extend across the millimeter wave bands which are faster and the sub-6GHz frequency range which has better range.
Additionally, the Snapdragon 855 offers support for the new Wi-Fi-6 standard, which has improved capacity, coverage, and range. And the newly added support for 60GHz Wi-Fi makes it possible to hit up to 10Gbps speeds with wire-equivalent latency.
AI Improvements
Chip manufacturers have recently been working hard to improve the Artificial Intelligence capabilities of their chipsets. AI and machine learning applications enable and improve features like face and object recognition, text detection and translation, as well as advanced image and video processing. The Snapdragon 855 brings up to 4 times greater performance with tasks requiring specialized AI and machine learning computations; tasks that were previously done in software will now be done at a hardware level for greater speed and lower power consumption.
Advanced Graphics
Qualcomm has made several enhancements to the Snapdragon 855 in terms of digital imaging. The new chipset adds HEIF imaging file format, which is an alternative to JPEG that Apple has been using for a while. HEIF allows for smaller image sizes than JPEGs, and also enables cool features like HDR imaging, embedding depth information, and having multiple images (bursts or from different cameras, for example) into a single file.
The Snapdragon 855 also enables HDR10+ video playback and recording. The chipset also allows rendering games in HDR with 10-bit color depth and support for billions of colors.
Additionally, its advanced image processing abilities allow you to add Portrait Mode (bokeh) in videos or swap the entire background behind a person with a different one.
Release and Availability
Smartphone manufacturers who are using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset should be announcing and releasing their new handsets in the coming months and we should see the first devices surface in the first half of 2019.
Devices like the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the OnePlus 7 are expected to be the first smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 855.
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Samsung Exynos 9820 officially announced
Samsung has announced the Exynos 9820 (aka Exynos 9 Series 9820) chipset as the successor to the Exynos 9810 and set to power the next generation of Samsung smartphones. The biggest improvement on the Exynos 9820 has to be the inclusion of a dedicated NPU (Neural Processing Unit).
Unfortunately, Samsung hasn't moved onto the 7-nanometer architecture for their Exynos 9820, instead relying on an intermediary 8 nm LPP (Low Power Plus) FinFET production process. While Samsung has already begun work on a 7nm EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography) chipset, it doesn't look like the company is ready to use this process on their devices.
Two custom 4th generation cores made up of a pair of Cortex-A75 will handle “ultimate processing power”, while four modest Cortex-A55 processors will offer greater efficiency for superior overall performance that lasts. This should result in a performance improvement from 15% to 20% compared to the Exynos 9810, while power efficiency gets a massive boost of up to 40 percent.
The Exynos 9820 will support up to five camera sensors and 8K video recording, making us wonder if Samsung will use a setup of this type on the Galaxy S10 or the Galaxy Note 10 next year.
The Exynos 9820 features the new Mali-G76 MP12 GPU which should be a substantial upgrade over the G72 MP18 from last year. The new GPU aims to offer “more impressive, uninterrupted gameplay” with 40 percent performance enhancements and around 35 percent improved power efficiency.
The Exynos 9820 also uses an LTE-Advanced Pro modem with LTE Category 20 support. The CPU architecture has been revised to include three clusters instead of two.
source - Samsung
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Intel XMM 8160 5G modem officially announced, set to arrive in 2020
The Intel XMM 8160 was officially unveiled today as Intel's first 5G modem. The company stated that the new modem will be available to manufacturers in the second half of 2019 and expects that the first devices with them will be on the market early 2020.
Intel is not the only company in the 5G race. We've already see Qualcomm announce its Snapdragon X50, and Samsung it's Exynos 5100. Network operators and phone manufacturers are working hard to prepare their products with the promise of blazing fast speeds for customers.
Intel has been working on their 5G modem for quite a while now and we can see they've put that time to good use. Intel's XMM 8160 is an all-in-one solution when it comes to modems. Intel's modem will also support 4G, 3G and even 2G speeds alongside 5G, while competitors will offer separate products for 5G and legacy connectivity.
The single chip will allow for smaller circuit boards, which in turn will allow smartphone manufacturers more space for batteries while opening the window for smaller smart devices with 5G connectivity. This is important since one of the biggest advantages of 5G is expected to be the improvements it will bring to the world of Internet-of-things.
Intel’s 5G modem will also bring “peak speeds up to 6 gigabits per second, making it three to six times faster than the latest LTE modems available today”. The chip will support all the necessary bands, from the 600 MHz - 6 GHz range to the mmWave frequencies that start from 24 GHz.
With Intel becoming the sole supplier for modems on the 2018 iPhones, we can't help but wonder if Apple will once again select this Intel chip for their first 5G capable iPhone in 2020.
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MediaTek has unveiled the Helio P70 processor - a mid-range chipset which "builds on the P60’s global success", as an affordable alternative to Qualcomm's chips in emerging markets.
The MediaTek Helio P70 is built on TSMC’s 12 nm FinFET architecture, and promises to deliver "high performance" balanced with "incredible" energy efficiency. You get support for AI applications, impressive camera specifications and a "fast, fluid and fun gaming" experience.
The octa-core CPU consists of A53 cores and performance-focused Cortex-A73 cores clocked at up to 2.1 GHz offering 13 percent more speed than the P60. The graphics processing unit is a Mali-G72 MP3 with a maximum 900 MHz frequency, while an integrated multi-core APU (AI Processing Unit) operating at up to 525 MHz offers 30 percent more AI power.
The Helio P70 can process photographs up to 32GB, as well as capture photos on dual camera setups with up to 24MP + 16MP sensors.
The chipset includes all the “latest connectivity standards” with VoLTE, ViLTE, VoWi-Fi, global eMBMS, HPUE, and 600 MHz (Band 71) frequency.
source - MediaTek
MediaTek Helio P70 announced - A mid range chipset with great energy efficiency and improved AI processing
On paper, the Helio P70 is very comparable to Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 675 mobile platform.
The MediaTek Helio P70 is built on TSMC’s 12 nm FinFET architecture, and promises to deliver "high performance" balanced with "incredible" energy efficiency. You get support for AI applications, impressive camera specifications and a "fast, fluid and fun gaming" experience.
The octa-core CPU consists of A53 cores and performance-focused Cortex-A73 cores clocked at up to 2.1 GHz offering 13 percent more speed than the P60. The graphics processing unit is a Mali-G72 MP3 with a maximum 900 MHz frequency, while an integrated multi-core APU (AI Processing Unit) operating at up to 525 MHz offers 30 percent more AI power.
The Helio P70 can process photographs up to 32GB, as well as capture photos on dual camera setups with up to 24MP + 16MP sensors.
The chipset includes all the “latest connectivity standards” with VoLTE, ViLTE, VoWi-Fi, global eMBMS, HPUE, and 600 MHz (Band 71) frequency.
source - MediaTek
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Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon 675 Mobile Platform as the latest entry in their mid-range Snapdragon 600 series. These series of chipsets offer improved gaming performance, a step up in AI functionality, and a "cutting-edge" camera.
The mobile platform includes the Snapdragon X12 modem support for downlink speeds of up to 600Mbps and 3x carrier aggregation. You also get Bluetooth 5 support, Quick Charge 4+ to charge your battery from 0% to 50% in just 15 minutes, and Qualcomm's Aqstic and aptX audio technologies.
The Snapdragon 675 features the Kryo 460 octa-core CPU which is clocked with up to 2GHz with two performance cores and six efficiency cores. This results in a 20% improvement in overall performance. You also get the support for up to 8GB of RAM and the Adreno 612 GPU which offers a high frame-rate and smooth gaming experience.
The chipset comes with the Qualcomm 250L ISP (Image Signal Processor), which allows for professional grade photos and videos in the day and night. The chip will support triple camera setups in back and front, including telephoto (up to 5x optical zoom), wide angle, and super-wide image capture. It also will enable enhanced portrait mode for the Bokeh fan, 3D face unlock, and will deliver what Qualcomm calls "epic" selfies. HD slow-motion recording and playback is offered at 480fps.
The multi-core AI engine in the Snapdragon 675 Mobile Platform improves AI applications by up to 50%. Qualcomm says that the chip helps mobile devices capture information through "photos and videos, learning and adapting to a user’s voice, and optimizing battery life." The chipset allows AI apps to run faster and more efficiently.
According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 675 Mobile Platform is now available, and could be seen on consumer devices by the first quarter of 2019.
source - Qualcomm
Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 announced - A midrange chipset with enhanced AI and "cutting edge" photography
The mobile platform includes the Snapdragon X12 modem support for downlink speeds of up to 600Mbps and 3x carrier aggregation. You also get Bluetooth 5 support, Quick Charge 4+ to charge your battery from 0% to 50% in just 15 minutes, and Qualcomm's Aqstic and aptX audio technologies.
The Snapdragon 675 features the Kryo 460 octa-core CPU which is clocked with up to 2GHz with two performance cores and six efficiency cores. This results in a 20% improvement in overall performance. You also get the support for up to 8GB of RAM and the Adreno 612 GPU which offers a high frame-rate and smooth gaming experience.
The chipset comes with the Qualcomm 250L ISP (Image Signal Processor), which allows for professional grade photos and videos in the day and night. The chip will support triple camera setups in back and front, including telephoto (up to 5x optical zoom), wide angle, and super-wide image capture. It also will enable enhanced portrait mode for the Bokeh fan, 3D face unlock, and will deliver what Qualcomm calls "epic" selfies. HD slow-motion recording and playback is offered at 480fps.
The multi-core AI engine in the Snapdragon 675 Mobile Platform improves AI applications by up to 50%. Qualcomm says that the chip helps mobile devices capture information through "photos and videos, learning and adapting to a user’s voice, and optimizing battery life." The chipset allows AI apps to run faster and more efficiently.
According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 675 Mobile Platform is now available, and could be seen on consumer devices by the first quarter of 2019.
source - Qualcomm
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Huawei an industry leader, and company known for manufacturing its own chipsets has just unveiled the Kirin 980, which happens to be the world's first 7nm mobile processor.
Reaching the 7nm architecture
In order to achieve this new manufacturing process, Huawei has packed 1.6x the logic density for a total of 6.9 billion transistors inside the Kirin 980.
The end result is a processor which has about 75% performance boost and a 58% power efficiency over its predecessor, the Kirin 970.
A smarter Octa-core Processor
The Kirin 980 uses an octa-core setup. But instead of using the big.LITTLE arrangement of cores it introduces a new 'middle' tier of cores instead. This adds a new layer of segmentation to the layout. You have 2 big (2x Cortex A76 @ 2.6GHz) + 2 middle (2x Cortex A76 @ 1.96GHz) + 4 LITTLE cores (4x Cortex A55 @ 1.8GHz).
Along with the faster and more flexible processor, you have faster RAM with 20% more bandwidth, 22% lower latency, again double digit growth in these numbers over the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845.
Mali G76 graphics Processor
New Dual ISP Cameras
The Kirin 980 also features a new dual image signal processor (ISP) compared it with the standard ISP built inside the biggest competitor, the Snapdragon 845:
The unit also features dual neural processing units (NPU) for the cameras uses AI to recognize images. The Kirin 980 is probably the fastest in this aspect, recognizing some 4500 images per minute, while the Snapdragon 845 does 2371, and the Apple A11 settles on 1458. The object recognition goes beyond images with object recognition going from contour to whole particular objects. The AI can also recognize aspects on videos.
World's first 1.4Gbps Cat21 Modem
The Kirin 980 also features the world's first 1.4Gbps Category 21 LTE modem. The new chip features the following technologies:
The Kirin 980 also uses an in-house Wi-Fi chipset, the Huawei Hi1103 with supported downlink speeds of up to 1732Mbps, more than double the native Snapdragon 845 Wi-Fi module.
Availability
Two phones with the Kirin 980 chipset have already been announced - the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Honor Magic 2. We expect that following the official unveiling of the chipset, we will see more manufacturers opt to use it on their new devices in the future. The only way we can see how well this processor will perform in the real world is once we get our hands on these devices.
Huawei Kirin 980 officially announced - World's first 7nm mobile processor
Huawei an industry leader, and company known for manufacturing its own chipsets has just unveiled the Kirin 980, which happens to be the world's first 7nm mobile processor.
Besides being the world's first 7nm chip, the Kirin 980 is also the first in the world to implement ARM's powerful new Cortex A76 CPU, the first with a dual NPU, the first with Mali's new G76 graphics chip, the first with a super fast 1.4Gbps Category 21 modem and the first to support the faster, 2133MHz LPDDR4X RAM standard.
Reaching the 7nm architecture
According to Huawei, making a 7nm chip was the biggest engineering challenge the company had ever faced. Huawei began research on the new architecture some 3 years ago and had to go through more than 5,000 prototypes before the chip was ready for mass production recently.
The new 7nm architecture has several improvements over the 10nm architecture. Huawei states that the new architecture allows up to 20% speed improvements and up to 40% reduction in power consumption.
In order to achieve this new manufacturing process, Huawei has packed 1.6x the logic density for a total of 6.9 billion transistors inside the Kirin 980.
The end result is a processor which has about 75% performance boost and a 58% power efficiency over its predecessor, the Kirin 970.
A smarter Octa-core Processor
The Kirin 980 uses an octa-core setup. But instead of using the big.LITTLE arrangement of cores it introduces a new 'middle' tier of cores instead. This adds a new layer of segmentation to the layout. You have 2 big (2x Cortex A76 @ 2.6GHz) + 2 middle (2x Cortex A76 @ 1.96GHz) + 4 LITTLE cores (4x Cortex A55 @ 1.8GHz).
Along with the faster and more flexible processor, you have faster RAM with 20% more bandwidth, 22% lower latency, again double digit growth in these numbers over the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845.
Mali G76 graphics Processor
The Kirin 980 is the first to implement the new Mali G76 graphics chip. The new graphics chip offers an improvement of 46% in performance and up to 178% in power efficiency.
Huawei has also implemented a new AI Loading prediction technology that more accurately predicts peaking power requirements and adjusts very efficiently to those changes. This in turn offers smoother gameplay and performance to the end user.
Huawei used NBA 2K18 in their real time tests and measured a 22% improvement in game performance and 32% reduction in power consumption when compared to the Snapdragon 845.
New Dual ISP Cameras
The Kirin 980 also features a new dual image signal processor (ISP) compared it with the standard ISP built inside the biggest competitor, the Snapdragon 845:
- 46% camera processing speed improvement
- 23% recording power efficiency
- 33% latency improvement
The unit also features dual neural processing units (NPU) for the cameras uses AI to recognize images. The Kirin 980 is probably the fastest in this aspect, recognizing some 4500 images per minute, while the Snapdragon 845 does 2371, and the Apple A11 settles on 1458. The object recognition goes beyond images with object recognition going from contour to whole particular objects. The AI can also recognize aspects on videos.
World's first 1.4Gbps Cat21 Modem
The Kirin 980 also features the world's first 1.4Gbps Category 21 LTE modem. The new chip features the following technologies:
- 4x4 MIMO + 256QAM + 3CC CA = 1.2Gbps
- 2x2 MIMO + 256 QAM + 1CC = 200Mbps, a total of 1.4Gbps
The Kirin 980 also uses an in-house Wi-Fi chipset, the Huawei Hi1103 with supported downlink speeds of up to 1732Mbps, more than double the native Snapdragon 845 Wi-Fi module.
Availability
Two phones with the Kirin 980 chipset have already been announced - the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Honor Magic 2. We expect that following the official unveiling of the chipset, we will see more manufacturers opt to use it on their new devices in the future. The only way we can see how well this processor will perform in the real world is once we get our hands on these devices.
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 has been announced as the newest member in the 600-series system on chip, aimed at mid-range devices. While no smartphones with the new chip have been announced yet, but we expect to see it on the market before the end of the year.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 announced for mid-range smartphones
The Snapdragon 670 features eight Kryo 360 cores, six of which are clocked at 1.7GHz while two run at 2.0GHz. The chip also includes Qualcomm's Artificial Intelligence Engine, which is expected to further boost the performance of the CPU. It also assists functionality like face unlock and bokeh effects on photos. According to Qualcomm the Snapdragon 670 chip will offer "twice the performance" of its predecessor, the Snapdragon 660. The new chip also includes an Adreno 615 GPU, which is said to deliver "console-like gaming" on devices. The graphics chip also supports 4K video playback and 30fps video recording.
Qualcomm's new chip also includes a Spectra 250 image signal processor (ISP) which can support a single camera of up to a 25MP sensor or a dual camera setup of up to 16MPs. The new ISP also provides improved digital image stabilization.
The Snapdragon 670 is features QuickCharge4+ support which allows charging your battery from 0 to 15% in just 15 minutes. According to Qualcomm, the chipset's overall improvements in performance and power usage will account for up to 30% improved battery life over the Snapdragon 660.
By offering features very similar to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, this Snapdragon 670 chipset allows manufacturers to bring several flagship features to affordable handsets in the near future.
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Huawei has announced a new mobile processor - the Kirin 710, which is aimed at mid-range handsets and hopes to compete with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710.
source - GizmoChina
Huawei Kirin 710 processor announced for mid-range smartphones
Huawei has announced a new mobile processor - the Kirin 710, which is aimed at mid-range handsets and hopes to compete with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710.
Unlike Qualcomm who uses the 10nm process for its Snapdragon 710, Huawei uses the the older 12nm manufacturing technology. This means that the Kirin 710 is slightly bigger than the Snapdragon 710.
According to Huawei, the Kirin 710's performance is 75% higher than that of the previous generation, the Kirin 659, whereas multi-core performance is 68% higher. The Kirin 710 is an octa-core processor with four Cortex-A73 running at 2.2GHz and four Cortex-A53 running at 1.7GHz.
In terms of graphics, the Kirin 710 chipset includes an ARM Mali G6 GPU (graphics processing unit) which should be 1.3 times faster than the Kirin 659 chip, and more energy efficient. The chip features LTE Cat.12 and 13, as well as dual-SIM and dual 4G LTE support.
source - GizmoChina
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source - Qualcomm
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 announced with high-end features for mid-range smartphones
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 710 Mobile Platform - the first chipset in Snapdragon's 700 tier. The SoC is built using the 10nm process and includes a multi-core AI engine and neural network processing. The Snapdragon 710 will allow more mid-range, affordable handsets to offer this functionality which has until this point been reserved to flagship phones.
The Snapdragon 710 octa-core CPU made up of two high performance custom Kryo 360 cores clocked at 2.2GHz for the more intense tasks while six Kryo 360 cores that run at 1.7GHz take care of the other general tasks. The Kryo 360 architecture, which is based on ARM Cortex technology, is optimized to provide a 20% hike in performance and 25% faster browsing; it also opens apps 15% faster. The Snapdragon 710 Mobile Platform will use 40% less power for gaming and 4K HDR video playback. Streaming video consumes 20% less power. When it comes to recharging the battery, the Quick Charge 4+ charges the cell to as much as 50% in just 15-minutes.
An Adreno 616 GPU will take care of the graphics requirements. The Snapdragon X15 LTE Modem is included and supports Cat 15 LTE (800Mbps) speeds. The chip supports the latest 4G LTE connectivity improvements including 4x4 MIMO which allows for 70% faster download speeds in areas with a weak signal. Qualcomm states that the new SoC will come with "cutting edge Wi-Fi features and enhanced Bluetooth 5 multicast audio with support for ultra-low power wireless earbuds."
The Snapdragon 710 Mobile Platform's architectures are said to run on-device AI applications quickly and efficiently, with twice the improvement over the Snapdragon 660 chipsets.
Qualcomm's new SoC is equipped with the new Qualcomm Spectra 250 ISP which captures professional looking photos and videos. In low-light conditions, it helps provide superior images. It also supports "noise reduction, fast autofocus, image stabilization, smooth zoom and real-time bokeh effects."
"The Snapdragon 710 Mobile Platform is the first in the newly defined and highly significant 700-tier, offering technologies and features previously only available in our premium-tier mobile platforms. By incorporating key AI capabilities and performance advancements, the Snapdragon 710 is designed to transform our customers products into the ultimate personal assistant, enhancing critical everyday consumer experiences, such as high-end camera features that will benefit from on-device high-speed AI processing, without sacrificing battery life."-Kedar Kondap, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies,
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Mobile Platform will be available to mobile device manufacturers starting today and should find its way to powering new phones by the current quarter.
source - Qualcomm
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Samsung Exynos 9810 officially announced with AI features and advanced 3D "hybrid" face recognition
The Samsung Exynos 9810 chipset is now official, built with the second-generation 10nm FinFET manufacturing process and promising higher performance with a lower power use than its predecessors. We may see the Exynos 9810 chipset used to power the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+
The new Exynos chipset boasts custom CPU cores, an upgraded GPU, and advanced machine-learning and image-processing capabilities, which should deliver an improved multimedia experience and tighter security.
According to Samsung, the CPU will be made up of four third-generation custom cores, which are relegated to power-intensive tasks and can operate at a maximum clock speed of 2.9 (GHz), and another four cores optimized for efficiency. Samsung claims that, with the widened pipeline and improved cache memory of the new chipset, single-core performance will be "enhanced twofold," while multi-core performance will be boosted by "around 40 percent" compared to the Exynos 8895.
The Exynos 9810 will boast advanced neural network-based learning capabilities, which will be used to power Samsung's "hybrid" 3D face recognition system. According to Samsung, this system will utilize both hardware and software to deliver improved security and realistic "face-tracking filters."
The Exynos 9810 also features dedicated image processing and upgraded multi-format codec (MFC), which can be used for advanced object recognition and scene categorization, as well as visual and image processing. Samsung says this could deliver advanced stabilization for images and video of up to UHD resolution, real-time shallow depth-of-field simulation in high resolutions, video recording in up to 120fps at 4K, and vastly improved low-light performance. This will also allow for improvements in Bixby Vision, which uses object recognition to deliver results.
The Cat.18 LTE modem inside the 9810 is also among the first to offer 6x carrier aggregation (CA), which (in theory) offers 1.2Gbps downlink and 200 megabits per second (Mbps) uplink speeds, a step up from the previous 5CA modem, which capped out at 1Gps.
source - Samsung
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source - Qualcomm
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 announced
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 636 mobile platform, which is built using the 14nm FinFET process. This chipset offers a 40% increase in performance compared to the Snapdragon 630 and comes with the Qualcomm Kryo 260 CPU.
According to Qualcomm the Snapdragon 636 will bring "significant" improvements in gaming, with the display, and with overall performance. The Snapdragon 636 mobile platform features the Adreno 509 GPU, which provides a 10% improvement in gaming and browsing. The display improvements come through Qualcomm's TruPalette and EcoPix features which are part of the Adreno Visual Processing Subsystem. The Assertive Display feature means you will be able to see the screen better in less than optimal lighting, and FHD+ resolution (1080 x 2160) is supported. The octa-core CPU maxes out at a clock speed of 1.8GHz, and the chip can carry up to 8GB of RAM. Quick Charge 4.0 is also included.
The 14-bit Qualcomm Spectra 160 ISP will work with sensors up to 24MP, providing zero shutter lag, smooth zoom, zippy auto focus and true-to-life colors. The Qualcomm Aqstic audio codec supports Hi-Fi audio. Distortion is low and dynamic range is high. The chipset will include the Snapdragon X12 4G LTE modem which should offer peak download speeds of 600Mbps.
The Snapdragon 636 is expected to start shipping next month.
The 14-bit Qualcomm Spectra 160 ISP will work with sensors up to 24MP, providing zero shutter lag, smooth zoom, zippy auto focus and true-to-life colors. The Qualcomm Aqstic audio codec supports Hi-Fi audio. Distortion is low and dynamic range is high. The chipset will include the Snapdragon X12 4G LTE modem which should offer peak download speeds of 600Mbps.
The Snapdragon 636 is expected to start shipping next month.
source - Qualcomm
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Photography
The Snapdragon 660 supports Qualcomm's Spectra 160 camera image signal processor (ISP). This chip should improve our photographic experience by producing more natural skin tones with focus on low light photography and improved power efficiency.
The new ISP comes also with improved support for dual cameras as well as features such as smooth optical zoom, bokeh effects, dual pixel autofocus, and improved video stabilization.
Connectivity
The Snapdragon 660 features a Snapdragon X12 modem that is claimed to offer up to 600Mbps of downlink data rates. The chip offers support for 2×2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wi-Fi, which the company says offers twice as much data throughput and up to 60% lower download power consumption, when compared to the Snapdragon 652. The Snapdragon 660 also support Bluetooth 5.0, which has four times the range and twice the transmission speed of the previous Bluetooth 4.2 technology.
Power Efficiency
The Snapdragon 660 features Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 technology, which claims to offer 5 hours of talk time with just 5 minutes of charging and up to 50 percent battery life with only 15 minutes of charging.
Machine Learning
With the Snapdragon 660 Qualcomm allows developers and OEMs to use machine learning to power user experiences by using Snapdragon Neural Processing Engine SDK and offers support for the open source TensorFlow, Caffe, and Caffe2 machine learning software frameworks. All of these software tools will be supported by the CPU, GPU, and Qualcomm’s Hexagon digital signal processor (DSP), as well as its HVX vector extensions.
Availability
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 announced
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 630 and the Snapdragon 660 mobile platforms, which promise improved performance, enhanced photography, better connectivity, and longer battery life. According to the company, the new chipsets are created to bring "more affordable high quality features for more smartphones and tablets, with little compromise on power". The Snapdragon 660 is an improved version of the Snapdragon 653 and should offer users significant improvements in several key areas.
The Snapdragon 660 is built using the 14nm FinFET process and makes use of new Kryo 260 CPU cores. These cores work in the usual 4+4 configuration, where the faster 2.2GHz cores handle the heavier tasks, while the slower ones clocked at 1.9GHz handle the smaller tasks. According to Qualcomm, the Kryo 260 CPU offers a 20% performance increase over its previous generation.
The Snapdragon 660 is also the first in the 600 series to use the Adreno 512 GPU, which promises a 30% improvement in graphics performance compared to the Adreno 510 GPU. The chip supports up to 8GB of maximum memory.
Additionally the Snapdragon 660 provides Vulkan API support as well as integrated 4K video capture and playback capabilities. This allows the user to record high-definition videos at 30 frames per second, straight from the device.
Photography
The Snapdragon 660 supports Qualcomm's Spectra 160 camera image signal processor (ISP). This chip should improve our photographic experience by producing more natural skin tones with focus on low light photography and improved power efficiency.
The new ISP comes also with improved support for dual cameras as well as features such as smooth optical zoom, bokeh effects, dual pixel autofocus, and improved video stabilization.
Connectivity
The Snapdragon 660 features a Snapdragon X12 modem that is claimed to offer up to 600Mbps of downlink data rates. The chip offers support for 2×2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wi-Fi, which the company says offers twice as much data throughput and up to 60% lower download power consumption, when compared to the Snapdragon 652. The Snapdragon 660 also support Bluetooth 5.0, which has four times the range and twice the transmission speed of the previous Bluetooth 4.2 technology.
Power Efficiency
The Snapdragon 660 features Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 technology, which claims to offer 5 hours of talk time with just 5 minutes of charging and up to 50 percent battery life with only 15 minutes of charging.
Machine Learning
With the Snapdragon 660 Qualcomm allows developers and OEMs to use machine learning to power user experiences by using Snapdragon Neural Processing Engine SDK and offers support for the open source TensorFlow, Caffe, and Caffe2 machine learning software frameworks. All of these software tools will be supported by the CPU, GPU, and Qualcomm’s Hexagon digital signal processor (DSP), as well as its HVX vector extensions.
Availability
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 is now available to device makers and is rumored to be used in devices like the Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2, Xiaomi Mi Max 2, Oppo R11, Vivo X9s Plus, Nokia 7 and Nokia 8.
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Photography
The Snapdragon 630 supports Qualcomm's Spectra 160 camera image signal processor (ISP). This chip should improve our photographic experience by producing more natural skin tones with focus on low light photography and improved power efficiency.
The new ISP comes also with improved support for dual cameras as well as features such as smooth optical zoom, bokeh effects, dual pixel autofocus, and improved video stabilization.
Connectivity
The Snapdragon 630 features a Snapdragon X12 modem that is claimed to offer up to 600Mbps of downlink data rates. The chip also support Bluetooth 5.0, which has four times the range and twice the transmission speed of the previous Bluetooth 4.2 technology.
Power Efficiency
The Snapdragon 630 features Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 technology, which claims to offer 5 hours of talk time with just 5 minutes of charging and up to 50 percent battery life with only 15 minutes of charging.
Machine Learning
With the Snapdragon 630 Qualcomm allows developers and OEMs to use machine learning to power user experiences by using Snapdragon Neural Processing Engine SDK and offers support for the open source TensorFlow, Caffe, and Caffe2 machine learning software frameworks. All of these software tools will be supported by the CPU, GPU, and Qualcomm’s Hexagon digital signal processor (DSP), as well as its HVX vector extensions.
Availability
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 will be available towards the end of this month. At this point, we dont know which devices will be employing this chip.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 announced
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 630 and the Snapdragon 660 mobile platforms, which promise improved performance, enhanced photography, better connectivity, and longer battery life. According to the company, the new chipsets are created to bring "more affordable high quality features for more smartphones and tablets, with little compromise on power". The Snapdragon 630 is an improved version of the Snapdragon 626 and should offer users significant improvements in several key areas.
The Snapdragon 630 features the Adreno 508 GPU which promises a 30% increase in graphics performance and 10% improvement in CPU performance when compared to the Snapdragon 625 processor. The chip supports up to 8GB of maximum memory.
Additionally the Snapdragon 630 provides Vulkan API support as well as integrated 4K video capture and playback capabilities. This allows the user to record high-definition videos at 30 frames per second, directly from the device.
Photography
The Snapdragon 630 supports Qualcomm's Spectra 160 camera image signal processor (ISP). This chip should improve our photographic experience by producing more natural skin tones with focus on low light photography and improved power efficiency.
The new ISP comes also with improved support for dual cameras as well as features such as smooth optical zoom, bokeh effects, dual pixel autofocus, and improved video stabilization.
Connectivity
The Snapdragon 630 features a Snapdragon X12 modem that is claimed to offer up to 600Mbps of downlink data rates. The chip also support Bluetooth 5.0, which has four times the range and twice the transmission speed of the previous Bluetooth 4.2 technology.
Power Efficiency
The Snapdragon 630 features Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 technology, which claims to offer 5 hours of talk time with just 5 minutes of charging and up to 50 percent battery life with only 15 minutes of charging.
Machine Learning
With the Snapdragon 630 Qualcomm allows developers and OEMs to use machine learning to power user experiences by using Snapdragon Neural Processing Engine SDK and offers support for the open source TensorFlow, Caffe, and Caffe2 machine learning software frameworks. All of these software tools will be supported by the CPU, GPU, and Qualcomm’s Hexagon digital signal processor (DSP), as well as its HVX vector extensions.
Availability
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 will be available towards the end of this month. At this point, we dont know which devices will be employing this chip.
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Both chips are expected to feature an AMD produced GPU and are designed for low-to mid-range tablets.
source: Mobile-Dad (translated) | GizmoChina
MediaTek announces two new 64-bit processors for tablets
MediaTek, a chipset manufacturer known for building affordable processors for mobile devices, has announced two new chipsets designed for tablets. The MT8163 and MT8736 SoCs both feature four cores and 64-bit architecture.
The MT8163 chipset is designed for tablets that feature Wi-Fi connectivity only. MediaTek promotes the SoC as one that can produce AnTuTu scores in the 30,000 area. It offers four Cortex A53 cores and can support Android 5.1, H.265 video, dual band Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth 4.0. The chip can also handle screen resolution up to 1080p. The chip is expected to retail for as low as $5 a unit for manufacturers.
According to MediaTek, the MT8736 with its 64-bit architecture is 20% faster than the competition while using 10% less power. The chipset can handle high-end camera features including picture-in-picture. It supports FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, WCDMA, CMDA2000, full-mode 4G tablet TDS, and GSM pipelines. It also carries support for dual-band WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth 4.0.
Both chips are expected to feature an AMD produced GPU and are designed for low-to mid-range tablets.
source: Mobile-Dad (translated) | GizmoChina
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Although Qualcomm is still the largest supplier of mobile chipsets, its largest rival, MediaTek, is trying hard to shorten the distance between itself and the market leader, inching towards the maker of Snapdragon chips slowly yet steady.
This year MediaTek has announced its new Helio family of high-end mobile chipsets. The new chipsets consist of two sub-families - Helio X and Helio P. MediaTek actually unveiled details about only one chip in the Helio X lineup.
The Helio X10 is a 64-bit chipset with eight Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.2GHz. Additionally, the chip supports display refresh rates of up to 120Hz and slow-motion video recording at up to 480fps in undisclosed resolution.
There's no word on the specs or the features of the other chipset lineup, the Helio P, which is described as a family of "premium performance chips". We are pretty sure that MediaTek will provide more details about it as 2015 progresses. What's more, we should expect the first Helio-powered smartphones sometime in Q2 2015.
Undoubtedly, the Helio X and probably the Helio P chipset lines are aimed directly at Qualcomm and Samsung, which are the makers of some of the most powerful smartphone chipsets in the industry right now - the Snapdragon 810 is powers the new HTC One M9, while Samsung is setting a new bar with its 14nm FinFET Exynos 7420 chipset which powers the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge.
MediaTek introduces new Helio chipset lineup, due out Q2 2015
Although Qualcomm is still the largest supplier of mobile chipsets, its largest rival, MediaTek, is trying hard to shorten the distance between itself and the market leader, inching towards the maker of Snapdragon chips slowly yet steady. The Taiwan-based chip maker already has the upper hand in the entry-level market and a slight supremacy in the mid-range one, as many representatives of these segments are powered by its chips. But more prominent presence in the high-end segment is still a bit elusive for the manufacturer; however, its upcoming top-tier chipsets might make it a bit more competitive in this regard.
This year MediaTek has announced its new Helio family of high-end mobile chipsets. The new chipsets consist of two sub-families - Helio X and Helio P. MediaTek actually unveiled details about only one chip in the Helio X lineup.
The Helio X10 is a 64-bit chipset with eight Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.2GHz. Additionally, the chip supports display refresh rates of up to 120Hz and slow-motion video recording at up to 480fps in undisclosed resolution.
There's no word on the specs or the features of the other chipset lineup, the Helio P, which is described as a family of "premium performance chips". We are pretty sure that MediaTek will provide more details about it as 2015 progresses. What's more, we should expect the first Helio-powered smartphones sometime in Q2 2015.
Undoubtedly, the Helio X and probably the Helio P chipset lines are aimed directly at Qualcomm and Samsung, which are the makers of some of the most powerful smartphone chipsets in the industry right now - the Snapdragon 810 is powers the new HTC One M9, while Samsung is setting a new bar with its 14nm FinFET Exynos 7420 chipset which powers the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 announced with Kryo CPU
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset was officially announced at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The chipset will be built on a FinFET manufacturing process, but Qualcomm didn't specify if this means TSMC's 16nm or Samsung's 14nm tech will be used.
The Snapdragon 820 will debut with Qualcomm's Zeroth cognitive computing platform. This means, the platform can anticipate users needs and actions in advance. One real-life application of the platform as demoed on stage is a camera recognizing the subject of the photo.
Inside the chip Qualcomm's custom ARMv8 CPU core known as Kryo, also makes a first appearance. We know that Kryo, features 64-bit architecture, but at this point there aren't any more details regarding it.
Qualcomm says it will start sampling the Snapdragon 820 in the second half of 2015. This leaves us to anticipate the first devices rocking the chip early 2016. Expect more information about the Snapdragon 820 as it becomes available.
source - GSMArena
source - GSMArena
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Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon 415, 425, 618 and 620 chipsets
Quick take: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 415, 425, 618 and 620 bring stronger LTE, camera, display and multimedia features to the mid-range.
Qualcomm has introduced four new mobile chipsets: the Snapdragon 415, Snapdragon 425, Snapdragon 618 and Snapdragon 620.
While these are aimed at the mid-range market, Qualcomm is bringing over several features usually associated with its higher-end processors, including stronger LTE support, better camera processing, improved multimedia capabilities and newer CPU designs.
Snapdragon 415 and Snapdragon 425
The Snapdragon 415 and Snapdragon 425 are both octa-core chipsets built around eight Cortex-A53 cores on a 28nm process. They are also the first members of the Snapdragon 400 lineup to move beyond quad-core designs.
- 64-bit ARMv8 architecture
- Eight Cortex-A53 CPU cores
- Adreno 405 graphics
- FLAC audio support
The Snapdragon 415 includes a single image signal processor and supports camera sensors up to 13MP. It also supports 720p HD displays and includes Qualcomm’s X5 LTE modem, offering up to 150Mbps download speeds and 50Mbps upload speeds.
The Snapdragon 425 steps things up with dual image signal processors, support for camera sensors up to 21MP, 1080p display output and a faster X8 LTE modem with up to 300Mbps downloads and 100Mbps uploads.
Snapdragon 618 and Snapdragon 620
The Snapdragon 618 and Snapdragon 620 move into more powerful territory, using ARM’s newer Cortex-A72 cores alongside Cortex-A53 cores in a big.LITTLE configuration.
The Snapdragon 618 is a hexa-core chipset with two Cortex-A72 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores. It supports 4K video recording and playback, next-generation Adreno graphics and displays up to Quad HD resolution.
The Snapdragon 620 is the stronger option, with four Cortex-A72 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores. It includes similar multimedia features, but adds more performance headroom for higher-end mid-range devices.
- Up to 4K video recording at 30fps
- 1080p video capture at up to 120fps
- Dual image signal processors
- Camera support up to 21MP
- Quad HD display support
Both Snapdragon 618 and Snapdragon 620 include Qualcomm’s X8 LTE modem, with support for up to 300Mbps download speeds and 100Mbps upload speeds.
Chipset Comparison
| Chipset | CPU | GPU | Memory | DSP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 415 | 8x Cortex-A53 cores under 1.4GHz | Adreno 405 | LPDDR3 667MHz, eMMC 4.5, SD 3.0 | Hexagon V50 DSP |
| Snapdragon 425 | 8x Cortex-A53 cores under 1.7GHz | Adreno 405 | LPDDR3 933MHz, eMMC 5.1, SD 3.0 | Hexagon V50 DSP |
| Snapdragon 618 | 2x Cortex-A72 under 1.8GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 under 1.2GHz | Next-gen Adreno | Dual-channel LPDDR3 933MHz | Hexagon V56 DSP |
| Snapdragon 620 | 4x Cortex-A72 under 1.8GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 under 1.2GHz | Next-gen Adreno | Dual-channel LPDDR3 933MHz | Hexagon V56 DSP |
LTE Connectivity
| Chipset | Modem | LTE Category | Speeds | Dual LTE SIM | VoLTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 415 | Qualcomm X5 LTE | Cat.4 | 150Mbps down, 50Mbps up | Yes | No |
| Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm X8 LTE | Cat.7 | 300Mbps down, 100Mbps up | Yes | Yes |
| Snapdragon 618 | Qualcomm X8 LTE | Cat.7 | 300Mbps down, 100Mbps up | Yes | Yes |
| Snapdragon 620 | Qualcomm X8 LTE | Cat.7 | 300Mbps down, 100Mbps up | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Features
| Chipset | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | GPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 415 | 802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz, MU-MIMO | Bluetooth 4.1 + BLE | IZat Gen8C Lite |
| Snapdragon 425 | 802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz, MU-MIMO | Bluetooth 4.1 + BLE | IZat Gen8C Lite |
| Snapdragon 618 | Qualcomm VIVE 1-stream 802.11ac | Bluetooth Smart 4.1 | IZat Gen8C |
| Snapdragon 620 | Qualcomm VIVE 1-stream 802.11ac | Bluetooth Smart 4.2 | IZat Gen8C |
Video, Camera and Display
The Snapdragon 620 is the most capable chip in the lineup, with support for 4K video recording at 30fps, 1080p recording at up to 120fps and zero shutter lag support.
| Chipset | Video | Camera | Display |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 415 | 1080p playback with HEVC, Full HD H.264 capture | Single ISP, up to 13MP | Up to 720p |
| Snapdragon 425 | 1080p playback with HEVC, Full HD H.264 capture | Dual ISPs, up to 21MP | Up to 1080p |
| Snapdragon 618 | 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 120fps, H.265 encode/decode | Dual ISPs, up to 21MP | Up to Quad HD |
| Snapdragon 620 | 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 120fps, H.265 encode/decode | Dual ISPs, up to 21MP, ZSL at 24fps | Up to Quad HD |
Availability
Qualcomm says the new Snapdragon lineup will be available in the second half of the year. With these chips, we should see a new wave of mid-range smartphones offering better LTE, stronger cameras and improved multimedia features.
Source: Qualcomm
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Today, MediaTek has announced the MT6753, a new chip that can help the chip maker gain entry into many new markets. The MT6753 offers eight cores based on ARM’s Cortex A-53 architecture, making it a true octa-core chip with eight independent cores.
This 64-bit SoC also comes with the Mali-T720 GPU for all your graphics related needs. Additionally MediaTek’s new chip offers full network connectivity which means it will work around the world.
The lists of networks supported by the MediaTek MT6753 include TD-LTE, FDD-LTE cat. 4 (featuring data speeds as high as 150Mbps down and up), HSPA+, TD-SCDMA and EDGE. Additionally, the MT6753 is compatible with the CDMA2000 1x / EVDO Rev. A radio frequencies. It also will work with Miracast, Bluetooth 4.0 low energy and dual-band Wi-Fi.
The MT6753 can support a 1080 x 1920 resolution display at 60fps. It also will drive a 16MP camera with certain features including picture-in-picture. In terms of video, the chip will enable H.264 1080p playback at 30fps. It also supports H.265 1080p video playback at 30fps, using less power.
MediaTek expects to start producing the MT6753 by the end of this year’s second quarter.
source – GizmoChina
MediaTek MT6753 announced, a 64-bit true octa-core chip with full network connectivity
This 64-bit SoC also comes with the Mali-T720 GPU for all your graphics related needs. Additionally MediaTek’s new chip offers full network connectivity which means it will work around the world.
The lists of networks supported by the MediaTek MT6753 include TD-LTE, FDD-LTE cat. 4 (featuring data speeds as high as 150Mbps down and up), HSPA+, TD-SCDMA and EDGE. Additionally, the MT6753 is compatible with the CDMA2000 1x / EVDO Rev. A radio frequencies. It also will work with Miracast, Bluetooth 4.0 low energy and dual-band Wi-Fi.
The MT6753 can support a 1080 x 1920 resolution display at 60fps. It also will drive a 16MP camera with certain features including picture-in-picture. In terms of video, the chip will enable H.264 1080p playback at 30fps. It also supports H.265 1080p video playback at 30fps, using less power.
MediaTek expects to start producing the MT6753 by the end of this year’s second quarter.
source – GizmoChina
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Qualcomm is celebrating CES 2015 by offering a sweepstakes that allows folks in the US (age 18 or older) to win cool prizes for four days - starting today, January 6, and until January 9 (when CES ends).
The event requires contestants to head over to Twitter and publish a tweet with the hashtag #InventForBetter and say what you would do with a device powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. There will be different prizes up for grabs each day.
January 6 - Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Verizon), Samsung Galaxy S5 (Verizon) and Samsung Gear S.
January 7 - HTC Desire EYE and a GoPro Hero4 Black
January 8 - Motorola DROID Turbo and a GoPro Hero4 Black
January 9 - Amazon Fire Phone, Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 and an Amazon Fire TV.
You can check our further details, including the official rules by following the source link below. Entries are limited to one per person per day.
source - Qualcomm
Tweet #InventForBetter for a chance to win a Snapdragon powered prize pack from Qualcomm
Qualcomm is celebrating CES 2015 by offering a sweepstakes that allows folks in the US (age 18 or older) to win cool prizes for four days - starting today, January 6, and until January 9 (when CES ends).
The event requires contestants to head over to Twitter and publish a tweet with the hashtag #InventForBetter and say what you would do with a device powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. There will be different prizes up for grabs each day.
January 6 - Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Verizon), Samsung Galaxy S5 (Verizon) and Samsung Gear S.
January 7 - HTC Desire EYE and a GoPro Hero4 Black
January 8 - Motorola DROID Turbo and a GoPro Hero4 Black
January 9 - Amazon Fire Phone, Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 and an Amazon Fire TV.
You can check our further details, including the official rules by following the source link below. Entries are limited to one per person per day.
source - Qualcomm