Qualcomm announces four new processors for mid-range and entry-level smartphones
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Qualcomm has introduced four new mobile processors that will power future mid-tier and entry-level smartphones. The line-up includes the Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, Snapdragon 695 5G, Snapdragon 480+ 5G, and Snapdragon 680 4G chipsets. The processors are said to offer improved performance and capabilities to provide OEMs with additional options in this existing global chip shortage situation.
Upper mid-tier SoC
Snapdragon 778G+ is equipped with an octa-core Kryo 670 CPU
The Snapdragon 778G+ is an enhanced version of the Snapdragon 778G SoC based on the 6nm architecture. It has an octa-core Kryo 670 CPU and Adreno 642L GPU which is touted to deliver 20% faster graphics rendering. It supports up to 144Hz Full-HD+ displays and 192MP single camera resolution. The Qualcomm Spectra 570L ISP enables capturing of three 22MP photos in one click.
Mid-tier processor
Snapdragon 695 delivers up to 30% performance improvements
The Snapdragon 695 5G is a 6nm octa-core chipset with Kryo 660 CPU and Adreno 619 GPU, which is said to offer up to 30% performance improvement over its predecessor. It supports up to 120Hz Full-HD+ displays, 108MP single camera resolution, and 1080p video playback at 60fps. It has a Qualcomm Spectra 346T ISP, Quick Charge 4+ support, and sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G connectivity.
Entry-level chipset
Snapdragon 480+ 5G supports up to 120Hz Full-HD+ displays
The Snapdragon 480+ 5G is an octa-core processor based on an 8nm process. It has a Kryo 460 CPU, an Adreno 619 GPU, and a Snapdragon X51 5G modem. Much like the Snapdragon 480, it supports up to 120Hz Full-HD+ displays and up to 64MP single camera resolution. It also provides support for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS as well as NFC connectivity.
4G processor
Snapdragon 680 4G has a Qualcomm Spectra 346 Triple ISP
The Snapdragon 680 is a 6nm octa-core processor with Kryo 265 CPU, Adreno 610 GPU, Qualcomm Spectra 346 Triple ISP, and Snapdragon X11 LTE modem. The chipset supports up to 90Hz Full-HD+ displays, 64MP single camera resolution, and 1080p video recording at 60fps. It also offers support for connectivity options like dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and NFC.