Qualcomm has been on the cutting edge of mobile technology, pushing what’s possible in terms of performance with each new chip generation. But as mobile phones and other devices have increased in capabilities over the years, they’ve also become more powerful and less forgiving of anemic chipsets. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip promises to be so far ahead of its competition that it will be powering the flagships of 2022 with no trouble. Let’s take a look at how this incredible piece of hardware will make your Android device scream for mercy.
Quick Overview
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile processor is capable of faster speeds and stronger battery life than its predecessor. It also boasts 4K display support, advanced connectivity features and cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools. This makes it perfect for future Android flagships that will launch in 2022. If you want a clear vision of what’s coming next, read on for more information about Qualcomm’s latest mobile platform.
Specifications
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 features an octo-core Kyro CPU, with clock speed upto 3.0GHz, depending on load. It packs in 8 Kryo cores, with its prime core Cortex X-2 clocked at 3.0GHz; Qualcomm says its first use of such a design should deliver up to 20 percent better performance across every core than last year’s top-end chips from Qualcomm. It also packs in three Cortex A7510 performance cores clocked at 2.5GHz and four Cortex A510 efficiency cores clocked at 1.8GHz for basic tasks, with up to a 40 percent increase in overall efficiency over last year’s chips thanks to optimized instruction sets and speed improvements across all components.
Additional Features
Qualcomm has just unveiled its latest generation of mobile processors, and they should make Android flagships way faster over the years. Qualcomm already powers pretty much every top-tier smartphone you can buy today. Their new Adreno GPU promises to offer 30 percent faster graphics, it is built on the existing mmWave and sub-6GHz compatibility that can support up to 10Gbps speeds. It also supports Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth LE Audio.
