Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X35 modem for 5G wearables, IoT devices

Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon X35 and Snapdragon X32 5G Modem-RF System, which includes the world’s first 5G NR-Light modem-RF system. These are low-cost modem-RF systems that offer device makers a long-term migration path to replace LTE CAT4+ devices, resulting in increased 5G adoption and a faster transition to a unified 5G network. Continue reading “Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X35 modem for 5G wearables, IoT devices”

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy with up to 3.36GHz peak speeds powers Galaxy S23 series globally

After reports, Qualcomm and Samsung have confirmed that the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy powers the Galaxy S23 series. This is the most powerful and efficient platform ever in a Samsung Galaxy smartphone and the fastest Snapdragon available today, said the company. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy with up to 3.36GHz peak speeds powers Galaxy S23 series globally”

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 4 specs surface, could take on Apple M series chips

Qualcomm is said to be working on a new processor, known as “Hamoa,” that will rival Apple’s upcoming M-series processors. It is expected to be named the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 4. The 12-core SoC was previously mentioned by a known industry tipster, Kuba Wojciechowski. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 4 specs surface, could take on Apple M series chips”

Qualcomm Snapdragon Satellite world’s first two-way messaging solution for Smartphones announced

Qualcomm Technologies unveiled Snapdragon Satellite at CES 2023, the world’s first satellite-based two-way messaging solution for premium smartphones. Snapdragon Satellite will connect people all over the world through mobile messaging, starting with devices based on the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon Satellite world’s first two-way messaging solution for Smartphones announced”

Qualcomm said to be testing ‘Hamoa’ 12-core ARM-based desktop CPU with Snapdragon X65 5G modem

According to the reports shared by winfuture.de, Qualcomm has designed which goes by the name “Hamoa” to take on Apple. This chip was designed by a former Apple chip team, and they purchased a Nuvia that is undergoing testing and supports LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0. Continue reading “Qualcomm said to be testing ‘Hamoa’ 12-core ARM-based desktop CPU with Snapdragon X65 5G modem”

Qualcomm introduces new Immersive Home Wi-Fi 7 Platforms

Qualcomm just introduced its new Wi-Fi 7 Immersive Home Platforms 3210 and 326. These promise more than 20Gbps of total system capacity in a compact, power-efficient, cost-effective network chipset architecture. The new Qualcomm Multi-Link Mesh offers extremely high throughput and real-time responsiveness. Continue reading “Qualcomm introduces new Immersive Home Wi-Fi 7 Platforms”

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Benchmarks: Major improvements compared to Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / 8+ Gen 1

Qualcomm introduced its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile platform at its Snapdragon Tech Summit 2022 last month. The latest flagship SoC has a new 1 + 4 + 3 microarchitecture that uses 1 x Kryo Prime Arm Cortex-X3-based CPU at up to 3.2GHz, 4 x Kryo Performance CPUs that has 2 x A710-based and 2 x A715-based CPUs at up to 2.8GHz and 4x Kryo Efficiency A510-based CPUs at up to 2GHz. Continue reading “Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Benchmarks: Major improvements compared to Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / 8+ Gen 1”

Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G Mobile Platform official

Qualcomm has silently introduced Snapdragon 782G Mobile Platform as the successor to the Snapdragon 778G+ which was introduced last year. The Snapdragon 778G+ was introduced as the successor to Snapdragon 778G, with boosted GPU and CPU performance. The new Snapdragon 782G improves on this. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G Mobile Platform official”

OnePlus says it assisted OPPO and Qualcomm in development of ray tracing technology for Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

At the Snapdragon Summit 2022, OPPO and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced that they have worked to add ray tracing technology to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform. The company already confirmed that the OnePlus 11 will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Continue reading “OnePlus says it assisted OPPO and Qualcomm in development of ray tracing technology for Snapdragon 8 Gen 2”

Qualcomm teases Oryon next-gen ARM CPU, highlights Snapdragon AI on PC

During the annual Snapdragon Summit 2022, Qualcomm teased Oryon, next generation CPU for Snapdragon platforms. The company said that the new custom CPU core has been designed to unleash a new level of performance. It promises a new class of incredibly powerful and efficient devices. Continue reading “Qualcomm teases Oryon next-gen ARM CPU, highlights Snapdragon AI on PC”

Qualcomm S5 and S3 Gen 2 Sound Platforms announced

On the Day 2 of Snapdragon Tech Summit 2022, Qualcomm announced the Qualcomm S5 Gen 2 Sound Platform and the Qualcomm S3 Gen 2 Sound Platform with support for Snapdragon Sound technology, as the successors to Qualcomm S5 and S3 that were introduced last year. Continue reading “Qualcomm S5 and S3 Gen 2 Sound Platforms announced”

Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 Platform for sleek AR Glasses announced

On Day 2 of Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm introduced Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1, as part of its extended reality (XR) portfolio, which the company says is the world’s first purpose-built headworn augmented reality platform targeted at the next-generation sleek, highly capable glasses. Continue reading “Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 Platform for sleek AR Glasses announced”

trinamiX showcases Face Authentication at Snapdragon Tech Summit 2022

trinamiX demonstrated Face Authentication on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 reference design at Snapdragon Summit 2022. The solution operates entirely invisibly under the OLED display and sets biometric norms for future devices. Continue reading “trinamiX showcases Face Authentication at Snapdragon Tech Summit 2022”

OPPO showcases open Ray Tracing solution at Snapdragon Tech Summit 2022

At the Snapdragon Tech Summit 2022, OPPO announced the launch of the first open ray tracing solution in the industry. This will make realistic rendering possible in more applications. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform from Qualcomm Technologies, which was announced at the summit, also works with this feature. Continue reading “OPPO showcases open Ray Tracing solution at Snapdragon Tech Summit 2022”

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 to power OnePlus 11, iQOO 11, moto X40, REDMAGIC 8 Pro, Xiaomi flagships and more

Qualcomm today introduced its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform that promises 35% improvements in CPU, 25% GPU performance improvements and improved in power efficiency. Continue reading “Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 to power OnePlus 11, iQOO 11, moto X40, REDMAGIC 8 Pro, Xiaomi flagships and more”