In 2017, it is a shame ASUS didn't go
for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, a terrific SoC for mid-range smartphones.
Overall, the Snapdragon 835 marks a significant upgrade
for Qualcomm.
There are a flurry of reports on Monday morning detailing extensive benchmarks
for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 mobile platform, the chip that will power some of the best Android handsets this year including >>
It also contains fixes for the Linux kernel, several MediaTek drivers, as well as
for Qualcomm libraries and drivers.
The Snapdragon 835 is another notable generational leap
for Qualcomm, and not just in terms of performance or the move to another cutting edge manufacturing process.
You also get support
for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, which is definitely a nice touch.
Samsung manufactures 10nm Snapdragon 835 chipsets
for Qualcomm, but the latter has reportedly decided to move to TSMC for 7nm Snapdragon 845.
If battery life is a concern, the device comes with support
for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, allowing you to get back to a full charge in a short amount of time.
Apple is said to have been paying an outright fee of $ 18
for Qualcomm modems along with a 5 % of the iPhone's sale price as royalties fee.
The LG G6 opts
for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, supported by 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage with a microSD slot for storage expansion up to 2 TB.
That USB Type - C port means there should be support
for Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0, at least on the Snapdragon model, but the Note 7 will also charge quickly through existing fast chargers.
It's expected
for Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 to power the device while having 6 GB of RAM.
Some of this comes down to better thermal handling in the Snapdragon 820 chipset: it seems
for Qualcomm that the return to quad - core rather than 2015's octo - core 810 has had great results.
It also comes with three USB ports, including one with support
for Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0 fast charging capabilities, and a USB - C port, to keep all your devices charged on the go.
The CENTRiC A1 smartphone packs 3000mAh Li - ion battery with support
for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 and offers a standby time of up to 210 hours & talk time of up to 15 hours.
Luckily, it does charge quickly, thanks to support
for Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0.
The iPhone 8 is powered by the A11 Bionic chip, which uses the 10nm manufacturing process also used
for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 instead of the 16nm process used for the iPhone 7's A10 Fusion chip.
It has a 6 - inch AMOLED screen, and swaps the processor
for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 652, upgrades the rear camera to 16 - megapixels, and increases the battery size to 4120mAh.
Xiaomi has confirmed the support
for Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0, which charges the Redmi 4 from 0 - 100 percent in 2.5 hours which is pretty pretty impressive for a huge battery like this.
It was quite a year
for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820!
Of course, since the phone costs less than $ 100, Cubot couldn't go
for a Qualcomm chip, which is traditionally a bit more expensive, so it opted for a MediaTek MT6580A quad - core chip clocked at 1.3 GHz.
The device does come with a USB Type C port (USB 3.0) and support
for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, which should get you back up and running in no time.
The battery inside is a non-removable 3000mAh unit with support
for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.
ASUS did away with the Nvidia processor and opted instead
for a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad - core clocked at 1.5 GHz.
In addition to a refined design and support
for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, the device is expected to come with a new screen design.
As
for the Qualcomm version, the handset should be offered with a 5.5 - inch 2K display, 4 GB of RAM and a more advanced 21MP camera sitting on the back.
When I look at the specifications
for the Qualcomm processor I myself wanting more, octa - core Cortex - A53 is very yesteryear, however the Snapdragon 625 is built using the latest 14nm fabrication process and as such it is more efficient than octa - core Cortex - A53 processors built on 28nm.
After Sony, Pebble, and Samsung, it's now time
for Qualcomm to enter the smartwatch arena.
It's too early for actual performance comparisons at this time, but a leak a few days ago showed scores
for a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip that weren't terribly thrilling.
Due to the overheating issues of the new Octa - Core 810 processor, LG opted
for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chip which is still a powerful Hexa - Core processor that can tackle any demanding tasks when paired with 3 GB of RAM.
This may mean that Google will follow in Apple's footsteps for the Pixel 2 or Pixel 3 (probably 3, at this point)-- which could mean the axe
for Qualcomm from Pixel devices.
And lastly, having opted
for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, it is (on paper, at least) marginally less powerful than the Snapdragon 810 found in the HTC One M9 (and even LG's own G Flex 2).
Support
for Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 + is here, allowing the 4,000 mAh battery to be charged up in a flash.
It is equipped with a 3,000 mAh battery that carries support
for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
However, other companies to pledge their support
for the Qualcomm technology include LG and Xiaomi, for the G Flex 2 and Mi Note Pro respectively, along with the Lenovo - owned Motorola, Sony Mobile and Chinese rising star Oppo.
«We are pleased to continue our collaboration with Lenovo to deliver premium mobile experiences with superior battery life,» said Luis Pineda, senior vice president of business development, mobile computing,
for Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. «Coupled with the unique design of the Yoga Tablet 10 HD +, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor enables a stunning multimedia experience with HD video capture and playback, HD multichannel audio and seamless connectivity.»
Xiaomi professed its affection
for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 625 platform last year, so it's no wonder that the Redmi 5 Plus uses the same chipset.
That's just another term
for Qualcomm's Quick Charge 2.0.
This year the Snapdragon 820 SoC brought back the performance crown
for Qualcomm, and the Snapdragon 821 SoC inside the Google Pixel phones brings that up just a notch.
The Note 4 does one - up its newer rival with support
for Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, however, which is a little surprising give that the G4 packs a newer, 64 - bit six - core Snapdragon 808 processor.
Due to 4G LTE certification, Huawei and Honor typically will swap out their Kirin processors
for a Qualcomm chipset.
To better compete with chip - giant Qualcomm, Huawei has boosted the performance of its latest LTE modem and has also introduced support for CDMA technology, which usually requires a license
for Qualcomm's patents.
Xiaomi is waiting
for Qualcomm to announce its latest Snapdragon 632 processor which is a toned down, an underclocked variant of the Snapdragon 636.
With a view to support core features of Windows 10 operating system, Microsoft has opted
for Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processors which will power its next - generation Lumia series smartphones.
The results come just a day after the company finally gave up its bid
for Qualcomm, capping off months - long showdown with Qualcomm and the US government.
Given the huge battery capacity, the Chinese - exclusive handset comes with support
for Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0 technology to ensure that you don't spend the whole day waiting for the battery to charge to full capacity.
The battery inside the Gionee M2017 comes with support
for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.
Samsung is the main culprit here, as the Korea - based tech giant is manufacturing Snapdragon 835 SoCs
for Qualcomm, and they basically picked up the whole initial batch of Snapdragon 835 chips for themselves.
The latest USB Type - C port is on board alongside support
for Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0 technology.
An AnTuTu benchmark test
for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 processor found by Phone Arena shows a score of more than 180,000 points.