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Sony’s Xperia C670X flagship gets specced, features 1.8GHz Snapdragon 600
With the Sony Xperia Z flagship still fresh off its unveiling at CES in January, we are hearing our first whispers of what could possibly be the company’s next flagship. According to the latest report, the Sony Xperia C670X could push a Snapdragon 600 processor at 1.8GHz with 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
The Android 4.2 handset would be unique for a high-tier smartphone these days. Rumors say it won’t be another 5-inch+ smartphone (like the pictured Xperia Z), but rather one measuring closer to 4.8 inches with 1080p resolution. A 13 MP camera would handle the photo snapping work.
Whether rumor or fact, the specs seem to be about what we expect from this sort of hardware these days. But Sony typically offers great design and build quality, making us eager to get our first look at the phone. When that will, that’s any one’s guess.
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U.S. Galaxy S4 to Come With Snapdragon 600 While Euro Version Gets Exynos 5 Octa?
According to the Taipei Times, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s (TSMC) Q1 revenue will be up this year, all thanks to Samsung’s next move. Apparently, to solve the networking issue that stops OEM’s from releasing the same exact phone across the globe, is to simply use multiple chipsets much like we have seen in the past. [...]
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ZTE launches Grand Memo with 5.7-inch display, Snapdragon 800 processor
ZTE is taking the wraps off of its latest large-screen phone, the Grand Memo, at MWC 2013 in Barcelona. What we're looking at here is a 5.7-inch display at just 720×1280 resolution — but curiously so as the previously announced ZTE Grand S has a 5-inch 1080P display. Underneath that display the Grand Memo has a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor (unspecified clock speed), 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and a quite enormous 3200mAh battery. There's a 13MP camera around back, much like the Grand S. The design is subtle and sleek, with a smooth plastic shell and protruding camera pod around back. On the front there are capacitive back, home and menu keys. It is also just 8.5mm thick, which is quite impressive considering the specs.
The Grand Memo is running Android 4.1, along with some of ZTE's own software customizations. There doesn't appear to be any special digitizer or stylus hardware available though, contrary to what the name would lead you to expect. Unfortunately, ZTE isn't yet giving any information on pricing or availability at this time.
Source: ZTE (BusinessWire)
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Details about the upcoming Sony Xperia SP leak
We recently told you about a leaked mid-range Sony device, features above on the left. So far all we knew was that the Xperia SP had a slightly larger screen, probably around 4.5 or 4.6 inches, and had a Snapdragon S4 under the hood. The latest leaks confirm those rumors, and we now know that the SP will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T chip with a 1.7 GHz dual-core processor. The 4.6 inch screen will be built around an aluminum body with plastic back, that does indeed house a micro SD card slot, in addition to an 8 MP camera and 8 GB of internal storage. Pretty standard these days. Be sure to keep an eye out for more from Sony at MWC next week.
source: Xperia Blog
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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 200 and 400 for entry level phones
Today, Qualcomm made their entry level Snapdragon processors official, and listed off some pretty impressive specs for what’s going to be considered “budget phone” in the next few months. The Snapdragon 200 series is the weaker of the two, offering quad A5 CPUs at up to 1.4 GHz per core, Adreno 203 GPU, and UMTS and CDMA support. The 200 series is listed as being balanced for cost and performance and will provide excellent battery life and speed for entry level phones.
The 400 series is the big brother of the two, and comes in two variants; Dual Krait CPUs running at up to 1.7GHz per core, or a quad A7 CPU at 1.4 GHz per core. It’s paired with the Adreno 305 GPU, Miracast wireless display technology, a slew of different modem options, and LPDDR2 or LPDDR3 RAM, which will drastically improve processor performance. When this generation’s budget processors are quad-core, I think it’s safe to say that the devices to be released in 2013 are going to be pretty phenomenal.
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Qualcomm announces the entry level Snapdragon 200 and 400 series
Qualcomm has announced their new 200 and 400 Snapdragon processors, designed to bring reliable performance to more people. The new chips are designed to power entry-level devices and should come in at a great price point, allowing the people who make our Android phones to deliver affordable phones with decent hardware under the hood.
The 200 series features quad A5 CPUs, running up to 1.4GHz per core. In addition, the SoC offers the Adreno 203 GPU, support for up to 8MP cameras, embedded GPS, and multi-SIM UMTS or CDMA modem options. These chips are designed from the ground up to deliver a good balance of cost versus performance, along with good battery life for low-end smart phones.
The 400 series beefs things up a bit, offering either a dual Krait aSMP version running up to 1.7GHz per core; or a quad A7 version at 1.4GHz. Both versions will be paired with an Adreno 305, native Miracast wireless display technology, and a full suite of modem options to fit just about any cellular network. The Snapdragon 400 will be an excellent choice for vendors who build high-volume phones that offer performance folks demand.
Not every phone will offer top-end specifications. It's great to see options that make budget-friendly phones perform better, and Qualcomm realizes the importance of them. We expect to see devices running these processors in the market soon. For more information, visit the source link below.
Source: Qualcomm
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Qualcomm details ‘always-on’ Snapdragon voice activation features
When Qualcomm announced their new Snapdragon 600 and 800 series processors earlier this year for mobile devices they left a few fancy features and details out of the picture. Today however the folks from Qualcomm are back in the news and are sharing information on multiple neat new features we’ll be seeing in upcoming Snapdragon-powered device. One being their voice activation. Read on for more details.
Earlier today we reported on their new Quick Charge 2.0 that makes smartphones with their processor charge over 75% faster than the competition, and now we’ve learned about their “always-on” voice actions. It’s called Snapdragon Voice Activation and will let users interact and wake up their device all by voice.
Essentially you’ll be able to wake up your smartphone and turn on the screen all via voice actions. No longer will you have to reach for the phone and fumble around for the power button. Simply say the dedicated voice command (they use “Hello Snapdragon”) and the devices always-listening state will recognize that and wake up. Different manufacturers can change that to their own liking. For example “wake up HTC One” could be used by HTC.
Both of the features mentioned above will be coming later in 2013 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series processor, and we can’t wait to try it out. They claim this is a secure, private, and low-power state (our phones won’t be listening to us) lets not get the conspiracy theories going. Instead it will bring truly hands-free smartphone controls to our devices later this year.
Qualcomm has also confirmed “over 55 Snapdragon 800-powered devices” are already in development. So we can expect to see these awesome features in top performance smartphones soon. Who’s excited.
Story Timeline
- Qualcomm announces next-gen quad-core 600 and 800 mobile processors
- Qualcomm leak hints at 5.0 Key Lime Pie release date – Mum’s the word
- Qualcomm’s new ‘Born Mobile’ ad series makes the bus stop fun again
- Qualcomm details Quick Charge 2.0 to power devices 75% faster
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 and 200 processors unveiled
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 and 200 processors unveiled
Qualcomm previously announced the Snapdragon 800 and 600 series processors and as of today, they have done the same for the Snapdragon 400 and 200 series processors. This follows the tiered structure announced by Qualcomm where the Snapdragon series would have the 800 and 600 series processors aimed at high-end devices and tablets and the 400 and 200 series processors aimed at the mid- and entry-level devices.
The 400 and 200 series processors will begin arriving in new devices throughout the year. In the meantime, lets run through what you can expect from each. On the Snapdragon 400 side you will find pairings with the dual-core Krait CPUs at up to 1.7GHz or quad-core ARM Cortex A7 CPUs at up to 1.4GHz. On the graphics side you can expect Adreno 305. Otherwise, both options will include support for CDMA and HSPA+ (42Mbps) as well as dual-SIM, cameras up to 13.5 megapixel and Miracast.
Moving over to the Snapdragon 200 and we have a bit less in terms of options. To begin with, these will be seen with the ARM Cortex A5 with speeds up to 1.4GHz and Adreno 203 graphics. Snapdragon 200 support also includes CDMA and UTMS along with GPS, multi-SIM and up to 8 megapixel cameras.
Otherwise, in terms of matching numbers, the Snapdragon 400 will be found with part numbers to include: 8226, 8626, 8230, 8630, 8930, 8030AB, 8230AB, 8630AB and 8930AB. Similar to the support, the Snapdragon 200 will also have less in terms of part numbers. In this case there are only two, the 8225Q and 8625Q. Finally, those looking for more on the recent Qualcomm announcements, you can check out the Snapdragon 800 and 600 series details using the link in the timeline below.
Story Timeline
- Qualcomm announces next-gen quad-core 600 and 800 mobile processors
- Qualcomm ends Q1 2013 with net profit of $1.91 billion
- Qualcomm leak hints at 5.0 Key Lime Pie release date – Mum’s the word
- Qualcomm Quick Charge 1.0 gets your device juiced up quicker
- Qualcomm details Quick Charge 2.0 to power devices 75% faster
- Qualcomm details ‘always-on’ Snapdragon voice activation features
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Qualcomm Intros Quick Charge 2.0 and Fancy Snapdragon Voice Activation
This morning, Qualcomm dropped two brand new features on us that we will see featured in their upcoming Snapdragon 800 chipsets. Remember Quick Charge 1.0? Well, say hi to Quick Charge 2.0. With 2.0, devices can now receive a full charge up to 75% faster than a device without it. The specially designed chargers, which [...]
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Qualcomm unveils new Snapdragon 200 and 400 chipsets for entry-level and mid-range devices
Qualcomm has announced a couple of new chipset options for vendors who want to provide powerful entry-level and mid-range smartphones at a more affordable price. Enter the Snapdragon 200 and 400, two chipsets which won’t boast “best overall” performance but should be a popular configuration in a time where OEMs are looking to capture every side of the market possible.
The Snapdragon 400 includes two different CPU options: a dual Krait-based setup with 1.7GHz per core, or a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 setup at up to 1.4GHz per core. Both options include a nice Adreno 305 GPU, Miracast support, up to 13.5MP camera support with 1080p capture and playback, and more.
On the other hand, the Snapdragon 200 will be a quad-core ARM Cortex-A5 configuration at 1.4Ghz per core, will house an Adreno 203 GPU, support for cameras up to 8 megapixels and more. It’s tough to say how these chipsets will perform in real-world scenarios, but if these are headed into devices aimed at emerging markets we imagine they’ll be more than enough.
Qualcomm has more details over at its blog, including information about RAM, dual-SIM capabilities, the modems being paired with these chipsets and more. Get over there and read up if any of that stuff is important to you, and we’ll be keeping our eye out for any devices that might be coming to market with these two pups starting at Mobile World Congress next week.
Qualcomm details Quick Charge 2.0 and Snapdragon Voice Activation: 75 percent faster charging, wake by speaking
Qualcomm didn’t show all its cards for this year when it unveiled the Snapdragon 600 and 800 at CES. The company is introducing a second-generation power charging technology, Quick Charge 2.0, that promises to cut mobile device charging times by as much as 75 percent versus regular power systems. Qualcomm has seen a tablet’s 7-hour top-up time reduced to under 3 hours. While 2.0 requires an optimized charger and is baked into the Snapdragon 800, it’s not exclusive to Qualcomm-based hardware — or small devices, for that matter. The updated Quick Charge is available as a stand-alone circuit, and could drive even laptops demanding up to 60W of energy. We don’t yet know the customer list, although Snapdragon 800 partners are included as a matter of course.
The telecom giant is saving one trick for itself, however. Snapdragon Voice Activation lets Snapdragon 800-based devices wake up through a specific voice command, whether or not those devices are online: think of it as a more advanced, less search-dependent parallel to Samsung’s wake-up trigger in S Voice. Both devices and software support must fall into place to make Voice Activation work, but truly hands-free mobile control could have a solid footing in the market before the year is over.
Qualcomm(R) Quick Charge 2.0: Less Time Charging, More Time Doing
You can’t go mobile if you’re stuck plugged into an outlet waiting for your smartphone or tablet to charge. Last year, over 70 devices launched with Qualcomm Quick Charge 1.0, an in-device solution that enables smartphones and tablets to charge up to 40% faster. Today we’re introducing the next generation, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, a solution that resides in both the device (offered as a standalone IC solution or as part of the PMIC power management integrated circuit of Snapdragon[TM] 800 processors) and in the AC/DC wall charger. It’s even faster and more flexible than Quick Charge 1.0, and will be inside smartphones and tablets powered by Snapdragon 800 processors.
Products with Quick Charge 2.0 can charge up to 75% faster than products without Quick Charge technology. In our labs we found tablets that normally take over 7 hours to charge were able to reach full charge in less than 3 hours with the Quick Charge 2.0 solution.
Quick Charge 2.0 devices are designed to play nice with Quick Charge 1.0 chargers and vice versa; they’re all backwards and forwards compatible. You can use a Quick Charge 2.0 charger with a Quick Charge 1.0 device, since by default the 2.0 charger safely provides only the voltage/power allowed by the 1.0 device. And although 2.0 devices will ship with 2.0 chargers, these devices can be charged safely by 1.0 chargers as well but at ’1.0 speed’. However to get the fastest, most optimal charge, simply use a 2.0 charger with a 2.0 device. Then and only then, will the 2.0 charger provide the higher voltage at the request of the 2.0 device.
Quick Charge 2.0 will soon be built into standard micro-USB AC/DC wall chargers, so these chargers won’t look or operate differently and will be widely available. In fact, Qualcomm is already working with leading AC/DC chipset suppliers and their AC/DC power supply partners to fully enable the power supply ecosystem.
You’ll soon be able to charge even more types of devices faster. While Quick Charge 1.0 technology, with about 10 watts of power, was designed primarily for smartphones and tablets, Quick Charge 2.0 delivers up to 60 watts, not only improving charge times for smartphones and tablets, but adding support for larger mobile computing devices like slim notebooks.
We anticipate that devices and wall chargers with Quick Charge 2.0 will be available for purchase by early 2014; all smartphones and tablets with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor will have Quick Charge 2.0. Snapdragon 800 processors are an entire system-on-a-chip and feature a CPU, GPU, DSP, LTE Modem and much more, enabling UltraHD video, high-end 3D gaming, 7.1 surround sound, and up to 55 Megapixel image captures, so being able to quick charge means less time charging and more time doing!
The Snapdragon processor is designed to consume very little power, so once your device is quick charged, you won’t have to worry about charging for a while. Our website provides all the latest information on our upcoming Snapdragon 800 processors and about Qualcomm Quick Charge. Qualcomm Quick Charge is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Snapdragon[TM] wakes up the mobile world with Snapdragon Voice Activation
Having raised the bar for mobile processor features and efficiency, Snapdragon 800 processors are our proudest achievement to date. And at CES, Paul revealed some of the unique new features Snapdragon 800 processors will come loaded with, including IZat location technology, UltraHD video and quad Krait 400 cores at up to 2.3 GHz each.
That said, we’re always keen to save a few surprises for later. If you’re wondering what more we could add to the Snapdragon 800 package, we’ve got two words for you: “Voice Activation”
Today, we’re pleased to introduce Snapdragon Voice Activation, the world’s first integrated always-on, low-power listening feature. Snapdragon Voice Activation, a new addition to the Qualcomm Fluence[TM] PRO suite of integrated audio solutions, enables devices powered by Snapdragon 800 processors to be “woken up” by a custom voice command (beginning with a custom phrase set by the device OEM like “Hey Snapdragon”, for example) and respond without even a single key press. After recognizing a custom word or phrase, Voice Activation wakes the Snapdragon-based device, even if it had been in standby or airplane mode, and connects to the OEM’s/HLOS voice natural user interface.
Snapdragon Voice Activation is designed to be a low-power and secure solution. It enables devices to use the least amount of power possible to listen only for the custom word set by the OEM and spoken by only the voice of the device owner, enabling both a secure and power efficient solution for users.
All of this is made possible through the advanced, tightly integrated hardware and software in Snapdragon 800 processors. And with over 55 Snapdragon 800-powered devices already in development, smartphones and tablets everywhere will be waking up to their owners’ command when they are available in the second half of 2013. We’ve long promoted the idea of mobile devices evolving into a digital sixth sense, and today, more than ever, we are seeing these big ideas become reality.
Filed under: Cellphones, Laptops, Tablets, Mobile
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Qualcomm’s New Ingenious Web Ad Series Shows the Merits of Waiting at a Bus Stop
Advertising is a massive industry, both for the advertisers and the audience/public. People usually get motivated by ads these days and it helps them make an informed decision regarding their purchase. It’s grown to such an extent that it eventually boils down to which company has the better advert. And in this day and age, one way to make an ad popular is to make it go “viral”. Making something go viral isn’t actually deliberate, but it usually happens when the idea is peppy and unique. We have one new ad to discuss about today and this one is made by globally acclaimed chip maker Qualcomm. The company has started off a series of web ads known as ‘Born Mobile‘ and it involves a lot of fancy ideas. The concept of Born Mobile began from CES this year where the company held a keynote whilst announcing the new Snapdragon 600 and 800 series chips.
This ingenious new ad campaign involves random people waiting for their bus in the bus stand. And while they’re there, they read an ad next to them which highlights a URL to try out for those who are bored. When they open the link from their smartphone, they are given an option to continue being bored and wait for their bus or to reach their destination quickly. What follows next is pure awesome, as a barrage of fancy rides are brought forth for the person standing in the bus stop. The rides include a Lamborghini, a sled dog cart, a puppy bus among other surprises. The people standing are virtually taken by surprise and we can make that out by their reaction. It’s commendable how Qualcomm manages to spark up these ads by choosing random people as the subject. The core essence of these ads are that we’re all Born Mobile these days and that’s how we want things to be – quick and immediate. Maybe that’s a hint towards these quick and speedy Snapdragon 600 and 800 processors that we’ll see being used in plenty of 2013 devices.
The chip maker has plenty of things to look forward to in the current year and we’re guessing it involves a whole lot of ad campaigns as well. We’re not sure if Qualcomm expects to do a lot more of this specific series of web ads, but we’re sure people wouldn’t mind being pampered by the world’s favorite mobile chip maker. With the Mobile World Congress just around the corner, it makes sense for Qualcomm to spark up some excitement as there is going to be quite a few smartphones with Snapdragon chips being announced during the course of the event.
So the next time you’re waiting for a bus, make sure you check out the bus bench ads first. For now, you should spare some time and watch the videos below, I promise it won’t be a waste of your time. And let us know which ones you liked the most.
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Qualcomm Unveils Quick Charge 2.0 And Snapdragon Voice Activation – Charge Your Phone Faster, Wake It Up By Voice
Last week, Qualcomm showed off Quick Charge 1.0, a technology that makes your phone charge more quickly, and that you may already have. Today, they’ve announced Quick Charge 2.0, and surprise of surprises, it charges your phone faster than Quick Charge 1.0!
Quick Charge 2.0 will allow your phone to juice up at rates up to 75% faster than a phone or tablet without the technology. The catch with the new version is that you’ll need to have a device with a Snapdragon 800 processor… and no such devices have yet been announced. Given that HTC’s brand-new flagship, the One, is sporting a Snapdragon 600 chip, we probably won’t be seeing 800-powered hardware until later this year.
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[New App] Qualcomm Releases Snapdragon BatteryGuru, Aims To Extend Your Device’s Battery Life
If there’s one common issue with smartphones across the board, it’s battery life. Rightfully so, we all want more of it without having to sacrifice usage. Thankfully, Qualcomm is looking to help owners of Snapdragon-powered smartphones get just a bit more out of their device’s battery with the new Snapdragon BatteryGuru beta.
In a nutshell, it monitors your usage, “learning” what you do with your device. It discovers where you connect to Wi-Fi, what apps you often use, when you sleep, and the like. From there, it automatically configures certain aspects of the device to optimize battery life, like disabling Wi-Fi when you’re away from common hotspots, and re-enabling it when you’re back in the area.
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Tuesday Poll: Is the HTC One Your Next Smartphone?
Time for our obligatory poll, asking which of you will be picking up the new HTC One. It’s a sharp looking device and with specs such as a quad-core Snapdragon 600, 2GB of RAM, and a ton of new proprietary software from HTC, it’s probably going to be a real killer of a device. From what we [...]
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HTC One unveiled: 4.7-inch 1080p display, 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600, UltraPixel camera, Android 4.1.2 with Sense 5
Despite the abundant fanfare and critical acclaim, HTC’s One X just couldn’t quite mark the spot in 2012. No wonder, then, that the company’s lopped off that extraneous letter in favor of a fresher start and renewed brand focus for its latest flagship: the One.
Gone by the wayside are those pure polycarbonate hulls — HTC’s Sense 5-laden Android Jelly Bean (4.1.2) handset comes crafted with an all-around premium look and feel, housing its 4.7-inch 1080p Super LCD 3 display (boasting 468 dpi and protected by Gorilla Glass 2) in a machined aluminum unibody. And, in a bid for the top spot on the mobile totem pole, the One also bears the distinction of being (one of) the first smartphones to feature Qualcomm’s quad-core Snapdragon 600, clocked here at 1.7GHz and paired with 2GB RAM.
Gallery: HTC One
Pssst, our full hands-on can be found here.
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Video: HTC One Hands-on and Overview
Here is Kellex in New York City with his first hands-on and overview with the new HTC One. The device has a stunning 4.7″ 1080p display, Snapdragon 600 processor, “UltraPixel” 4MP camera along the backside, 2,300mAh battery, Sense 5.0, running Android 4.1.2. With a ton of new features inside Sense, you can bet that we [...]
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 600, 800: First Chips To Receive OpenGL ES 3 Certification
Qualcomm may have gained the upper hand in the battle of the next generation mobile processors as their upcoming Snapdragon 600 and 800 chips received an OpenGL ES 3 certification. This is the first certification given to a mobile processor. What benefit does this give to consumers? Well, for starters we are going to see a new batch of devices that’s going to have improved gaming and graphics performance.
OpenGL ES (OpenGL for Embedded Systems) is a royalty free API (Application Programming Interface) that is based on OpenGL. This is used by programmers to design 2D or 3D applications. When a lot of people are more interested in processor speed one thing overlooked by many is the API. An API such as Microsoft’s DirectX or even the OpenGL allows program developers to finish their applications quickly since they won’t have to write the code from scratch. The codes are all pre-made which they just need to grab. The certification of the new Snapdragon processors means that they will be completely compatible with the OpenGL ES standard.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Features
- Quad Core Krait 300 CPU running at up to 1.9 GHz
- Adreno 320 GPU –offering over 3x the performance of Adreno
- LPDDR3 RAM— (Low Power Double Data Rate 3)
- Overall Performance Boost—up to 40% better performance than the Snapdragon S4 Pro processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Features
- Quad Core Krait 400 CPU running at up to 2.3 GHz per core
- Adreno 330 GPU offers a 2 times better compute performance than Adreno 320
- 2x32bit LPDDR3 RAM at 800MHz with a memory bandwidth of 12.8GBps.
- 4G LTE Cat 4 and 802.
- UltraHD—video can be captured, played back and displayed in UltraHD . This has four times as many pixels as 1080p. (1920x 1080 versus 4096 × 2304)
- HD Audio—support for DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus and 7.1 surround sound.
- Dual Image Signal Processors (ISPs) up to 55MP – with support for up to four cameras and allows for 3D captures, photo merging into a master 55MPixel image, separate autofocus and captures, 1080p30 video captures.
- Overall Performance Boost of up to 75% better performance than the Snapdragon S4 Pro.
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LG Optimus G Pro Finally Fully Detailed – 1.7GHz Snapdragon 600 Processor, 2GB RAM, and 1080p 5.5-inch Display
LG finally fully unveiled the Optimus G Pro yesterday. The device will be on display at Mobile World Congress next week before it makes its way to the U.S. in Q2 of this year. The official specs, which we mostly knew, are now confirmed as a 5.5″ FHD (1080p) display (400ppi), 2GB RAM, 32GB internal [...]
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Formal LG Optimus G Pro announcement reveals Snapdragon 600, Q2 US availability
LG’s half-baked announcement of the LG Optimus G Pro last week was nice, but the Korean manufacturer has finally revealed the device in full. The latest press release confirms a few of the specs we’ve already known, including a 5.5 inch 1080p HD display, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, a 13 megapixel HD camera with a 2 megapixel front-facing camera, a 3,140mAh battery, and more.
We’d thought the 1.7GHz quad-core processor revealed last week would be a Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset, but the Optimus G Pro will actually feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 600. This would make it the first device announced with a chipset from Qualcomm’s latest and most powerful line, though it’s not quite the Snapdragon 800. Still, it will be quite the beast and should put any benchmarks to shame.
On the software side, you can obviously expect Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and LG’s custom Optimus 3.0 user interface sitting on top of that. More interesting than all of that is when we can get it, of course. LG has confirmed that the Optimus G Pro would begin selling in the United States beginning in the second quarter of this year. We’ll have to wait on official world from the country’s carriers to see who exactly will be offering it, of course, but it’s nice to know that us mere Americans will have a chance to own one regardless.
We’ll be in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress next week to take in all the best the mobile world has to offer, and you can bet the LG booth will be one of our first stops as we look to get some good hands-on time with the Optimus G Pro. Circle back for those particular festivities starting next week Monday. Head to LG Korea for a translated press release.
LG’s 5.5-inch Optimus G Pro is the first with a Snapdragon 600 quad-core CPU
LG finally showed off the XL 5.5-inch version of its upcoming Optimus G Pro at the end of a Facebook promo last week, and now it’s revealed a launch date in Korea, more specs and a window for arrival in North America. Also of note? Its CPU is the just-announced quad-core Snapdragon 600 running at 1.7Ghz. Announced at CES, the 600 is supposed to be a milder upgrade (compared to the potentially 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800) to its predecessor, the powerful S4 Pro. New software tweaks include a dual record that uses both cameras simultaneously and VR Panorama that appears to be similar to Google’s Photo Sphere stitching.
Besides the expanded 1080p screen and updated internals, the larger version also sports a slightly larger battery than the Japanese version announced previously by NTT Docomo with 3,140mAh compared to 3,000, but keeps the 2GB of RAM, 13MP rear camera, microSDXC slot and LTE. The phone will be released on local carriers SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus on Wednesday for 968,000 won ($897), while a North American launch is mentioned for Q2 along with the Japanese release. We’ll find out more about this phone — and likely a few others — at MWC 2013 later this week, for now check out the press release after the break for more specs.
Gallery: LG Optimus G Pro 5.5-inch
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Source: LG Korea
Top 5 Android Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Smartphones January 2013
A couple of weeks ago, Qualcomm outlined their plan for the next generation mobile processors for high end and premium smartphones, starting with the all-powerful Snapdragon 800 processor and the Snapdragon 600. These mobile processors offer what no other processors ever have – high processing, low heat generation and low power consumption. They also feature new connectivity features, better performance, location services and tons of other features. For now though, Snapdragon S4 processors still rock the market scene, with some of the most powerful smartphones running on them. Here is a list of the top 5 Android smartphones that run on Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor in the market now.
5. Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX HD
The most notable thing about the Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx HD is its battery – a whopping 3,300 mAh cell designed to go days on use or weeks in idle time on a single charge. But you wouldn’t be paying a hefty price to het the RAZR Maxx and RAZR Maxx HD just for the battery, or the 4.7 inch display screen, you will also be getting a powerful device with a dual core processor capable of running highly graphical games and processing daily tasks within microseconds. This newest flagship of Google owned Motorola is among the most preferred smartphones today thanks to the tons of features it comes with including the fast 4G speeds (on Verizon), a unique rounded edge shape and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgradable to 4.1 Jelly Bean.
Core Specs:
Processor: Dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Plus
Operating System: Android OS, v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to v4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Memory: 1 GB RAM, 16 GB onboard memory with microSD card slot
Display: .7 inch Super AMOLED Display 1280 x 720 screen (312 ppi display density)
Cameras: 8 Megapixels rear and 1.3 Megapixels front cameras
Battery: Non-removable 3300 mAh Li-Ion
Build: 5.19 x 2.67 x 0.37 inches (131.9 x 67.9 x 9.3 mm), 5.54 oz (157 g)
4. LG Optimus G
LG is giving Samsung, currently the global leader in the smartphone industry, a run for its money – not only in South Korea but also in the US and around the world. Their release of the LG Optimus G high end smartphone was received with much anticipation, although deliveries in a number of markets were fumbled – a mistake that may have cost a company a few hundred thousand in sales. The Optimus G, the company’s flagship smartphone (aside from Nexus 4) is an impressive smartphone notable of mention when listing the best smartphone sin the market in 2013. The device launched on different carriers in the US hence reaching more users than most other smartphones.
Core Specs
Processor: 1.5 GHz Krait Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro with Adreno 320 GPU
Operating System: Android OS, v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) upgrade rolling out now
Memory: 2 GB RAM, 32 GB onboard memory, no memory card slot
Display: 4.7 Inch 768 x 1280 pixels (~318 ppi pixel density)
Cameras: 13 Megapixels (8 in some markets) rear, 1.3 Megapixels front cameras
Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 2100 mAh
Build: 5.19 x 2.71 x 0.33 inches (131.9 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm), 5.11 oz (145 g)
3. HTC Droid DNA
The rumors of HTC’s new flagship smartphone started surfacing when the company was in a very bad financial position, it was unimaginable that HTC could be able to make a comeback – especially with a device that would be better than the then bestselling HTC device the One X+. But the Taiwanese company did it, becoming the first to introduce a 5 inch device with full HD screen that wasn’t a tablet or a phablet. Other companies such as Samsung, Acer and others have taken this route and it seems 5 inchers will be the standard for high end smartphones this year. The 1080p Full HD smartphone is however exclusive to Verizon. As the talk of HTC M7, expected to shake the smartphone market, spreads, we hope the company will do as Samsung with the SIII and LG with Optimus G did and make the phone available on different carriers.
Core Specs
Processor: Quad-core 1.5GHz Krait Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU
Operating System: Android OS, v4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgrade to v4.2 (Jelly Bean) available
Memory: 2 GB RAM, 16 GB onboard memory, no memory card slot
Display: 5.0 inch SLCD3 1080 x 1920 pixels (~440ppi density)
Cameras: 8 Megapixels rear, 2.1 megapixels front
Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 2020 mAh battery
Build: 5.55 x 2.78 x 0.38 inches (141 x 70.5 x 9.7 mm), 4.97 oz (141.7 g)
2. Samsung Galaxy S III
Since it was released in May last year, Samsung Galaxy SIII has won accolades as the best smartphone ever manufactured and has topped the list of the most powerful, the most admored and the most reliable smartphone in the market. It comes in two variants though when it comes to processing power – the US version comes with a dual core processor while the international version has a quad-core S4 Pro processor. Some of the top reasons that make this a phone of choice are the tons of features and sensors it comes with, good battery, large storage and sales almost hitting 50 million.
Core Specs
Processor: Dual-core 1.5Ghz Snapdragon S4 o, Quad-core 1.4Ghz Exynos or Snapdragon S4 in some markets
Operating System: Android OS, v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradeable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Memory: 2 GB RAM, 16, 32 or 64GB onboard storage with microSD card slot
Display: 4.8 Inch at 1280×720 Super AMOLED HD Display (306ppi)
Cameras: 8 Megapixels rear, 1.9 Megapixels front cameras
Battery: 2100 mAh
Build: 5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 inches (136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm), 4.69 oz (133 g)
1. Google Nexus 4
On top of the list of the finest Android smartphones in the market this January is the Google Nexus 4 – manufactured by LG. This phone, despite missing some crucial features such as 4G and fumbled sales and shipping all over the world, remains the people’s favorite today. Since it was released in November 2012, sales could have been better had the phone been available in the market – even on Play Store. If you will be lucky to get one to buy, here are some core specs you should expect to have.
Core specs
Processor: Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with Adreno 320 GPU
Operating System: Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Memory: 2 GB RAM, choice of 8 and 16 GB onboard memory, No memory card slot
Display: 4.7 inch 1280 x 768 pixels True HD Screen (320 ppi)
Cameras: 8 Megapixels rear, 1.3 Megapixels front cameras
Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 2100 mAh battery
Build: 5.27 x 2.70 x 0.36 inches (133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm), 4.90 oz (139 g)
Honorable mentions
Two other smartphone that almost made it to the list are Sony’s Xperia TL James Bond smartphone with a dual core 1.5Ghz Snapdragon S4 Plus, a 4.55 inch screen with 1280×720 resolution and 323 ppi, 1 GB RAM and a 13 megapixels rear camera. HTC Evo 4G LTE is the runner up, boasting of a dual-core 1.5Ghz Snapdragon S4 processor, a 4.7 inch 1280×720 312ppi density screen, 1 GB RAM and a 2,000 mAh battery.
Qualcomm giving away 3 Snapdragon S4 Pro development tablets
Our friends at Qualcomm have pinged us to let us know about a great opportunity for developers needing to test Android applications for tablets. The chipset vendor is giving away three of its Snapdragon S4 Pro development tablets which, as you might have guessed, are beasts of machines. They come outfitted with the aforementioned quad-core S4 Pro chipset as well as a 10.1 inch WXGA display, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage and Android 4.1 out of the box.
Developers can sideload their applications for testing as soon as they turn the device on so there’s no complicated setup to get going with development. Of course, Qualcomm’s chipsets aren’t the only chipsets in the world — you’ll be optimizing your code to run best on it, but you should be able to adapt your application to any device if you can get it up and going on one of these.
All you need to do to enter to win is follow Qualcomm on Twitter at @Qualcomm_Dev and tweet using the hashtag #QualcommDevs or Like QDevNet on Facebook and submit an entry form. You can submit one entry per week until February 1st, so you’ll be able to get your name into the hat a couple of different times before the deadline ends. Good luck everyone, and come back to let us know if you end up winning one!
[via Qualcomm]
Developers – Qualcomm is Giving Away Three Snapdragon S4 Pro Developer Tablets
The folks at Qualcomm reached out to us this afternoon to pass along their latest contest. It’s developer-focused, meaning they want to give away three (3) Snapdragon S4 Mobile Development Platform Tablets. As you all know, the Snapdragon S4 Pro is the quad-core beast processor that’s in many of the top phones these days like the [...]
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Qualcomm Announces New Snapdragon Chips, Highlights Clear Intention To Trump The Competition… Again
Not intent on letting NVIDIA grab all the attention here at CES, Qualcomm has introduced a pair of new processors called the Snapdragon 600 and 800 series. First off the bat, the 600 models will feature some incredible specs including a quad-core Krait 300 CPU at speeds up to a whopping 1.9GHz, an Adreno 320 GPU and will offer up to 40% better performance than the Snapdragon S4 Pro processor. Sure the 600 series chips sound like they’ll be beastly as heck— but that’s just the tip of the iceberg for Qualcomm. The 800 models will take specs a step further and include a quad-core Krait 400 CPU at speeds up to a sizzling 2.3GHz, an Adreno 330 GPU, UltraHD resolution support (4096 × 2304), full support for DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus and 7.1 surround sound and wait for it— up to 75% better performance than the Snapdragon S4 Pro chip. Incredible.
Just when you think the Snapdragon S4 Pro reaches the pinnacle— Qualcomm comes out of the blue and ups the ante yet again. The Snapdragon 600 series of chips are expected to be available in devices by Q2 of this year, while we’ll see Snapdragon 800 series are expected to be available by the year’s end. Hopefully you all can contain yourselves— but in the meantime, check out the presser after you hit the break. Oh and don’t forget to check out our continuous coverage of CES by clicking here.
Qualcomm Announces Next Generation Snapdragon Premium Mobile Processors
New Snapdragon 800 and 600 Processors Represent a Significant Performance Leap For High-End Mobile Computing Devices
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2013/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., is sampling the first products in its latest generation of processors. With the introduction of its newest Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 800 and 600 processors, Qualcomm continues to lead the industry by once again raising the bar on performance per watt and delivering unparalleled user experiences.
The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors target premium mobile and computing devices. They are designed to deliver outstanding overall user experience, expand the possibilities of seamless connected computing and enable brand new mobile experiences while maintaining industry-leading battery performance:
Visually stunning mobile experiences : Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors include the new quad core Krait 400 CPU, Adreno™ 330 GPU, Hexagon v5 DSP and our latest 4G LTE Cat 4 modem and deliver increased system performance and platform upgrades that further enhance user experience.
- The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors will deliver up to 75 percent better performance than the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and the move to 28nm High Performance for mobile (HPm) technology node ensures exceptionally low power
- New Krait 400 CPU in quad configuration, with speeds of up to 2.3 GHz per core offers best-in-class performance per watt, so processor performance can hold up to the more demanding processing and communication requirements of premium mobile devices
- Additionally, asynchronous SMP architecture provides dynamic power sensing and control for peak performance per core, while extending battery life without the use of specialized cores
- New Adreno 330 GPU delivers more than 2x performance for compute applications over the current Adreno 320 GPU
- 2x32bit LP-DDR3 at 800MHz with industry-leading memory bandwidth of 12.8GBps
- New Hexagon DSP V5 delivers floating point support, dynamic multithreading and expanded multimedia instructions for enhanced low power performance
- New IZat ™ location technology combines multiple tracking systems into a single high performance, highly accurate navigation platform for auto and pedestrian applications
Seamless communications anytime, anywhere : Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors offer fully integrated connectivity and a wide variety of communication options.
- Third generation 4G LTE modem with data rates up to 150 Mbps (Category 4), fully integrated in the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors
- 4G LTE Advanced Carrier Aggregation feature to maximize radio frequency bandwidth
- World multimode and multi-band support using wafer level package (WTR1605)
- Integrated newest generation mobile Wi-Fi connectivity, 802.11ac
- Broad connectivity support with integrated USB 3.0, Bluetooth and FM
Breakthrough multimedia experiences : The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors also introduce the very latest mobile experiences.
- Capture, playback and display in UltraHD video (with four times 1080p pixel density)
- Dual Image Signal Processors (ISP) for Qualcomm Snapdragon Camera with support for computational camera
- HD multichannel audio with DTS-HD and Dolby Digital Plus for enhanced audio
- Higher display resolutions (up to 2560×2048) and Miracast 1080p HD support
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors are currently sampling and expected to be available in commercial devices by mid-year 2013.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor targets high-end mobile devices. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor is designed to deliver great performance, rich graphics and enhanced user experience and will deliver up to 40 percent better performance than the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor at lower power. The new processor offers system-wide architectural improvements, key component upgrades and expanded connectivity options. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor features a new Krait 300 quad-core CPU with speeds up to 1.9GHz, a new speed enhanced Adreno 320 GPU and support for LPDDR3 memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor is sampling now and is expected to be available in commercial devices by second quarter 2013.
“With the overwhelming success of our previous Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms, our mobile processors have emerged as the platform of choice for high-end mobile devices,” said Steve Mollenkopf, president and chief operating officer of Qualcomm. “With more than 50 design wins already secured with the first products of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 and 800 processors, we are advancing our vision and setting the standard for excellence in mobile computing.”
For more information and to see a demonstration of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors, as well as the newest devices powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, please visit Qualcomm during CES 2013 (South Hall 3, Upper Level, Booth #30313), Jan. 8-11 in Las Vegas or visit www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon .
About Qualcomm Incorporated
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm’s licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm’s engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm’s website , OnQ blog , Twitter and Facebook pages.
Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the Company’s ability to successfully design and have manufactured significant quantities of Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 and Snapdragon 800 processors on a timely and profitable basis, the extent and speed to which the Snapdragon platform is adopted, change in economic conditions of the various markets the Company serves, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2012, and most recent Form 10-Q.
Qualcomm, Adreno and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. All Qualcomm Incorporated trademarks are used with permission. Other products or brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Qualcomm Announces Next-gen 800 and 600 Mobile Processors, Up to 75% Better Performance
Only a day after NVIDIA announced its new Tegra 4 processor and impressed the mobile industry, Qualcomm took the stage at the opening keynote of CES to announce their own new line of mobile chipsets. Mobile fans, please welcome in the Snapdragon 800, 600, 400, and 200. The Snapdragon 800 and 600 are the focus [...]
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Qualcomm Announces New Snapdragon Chips, Highlights Clear Intention To Trump The Competition… Again
Not intent on letting NVIDIA grab all the attention here at CES, Qualcomm has introduced a pair of new processors called the Snapdragon 600 and 800 series. First off the bat, the 600 models will feature some incredible specs including a quad-core Krait 300 CPU at speeds up to a whopping 1.9GHz, an Adreno 320 GPU and will offer up to 40% better performance than the Snapdragon S4 Pro processor. Sure the 600 series chips sound like they’ll be beastly as heck— but that’s just the tip of the iceberg for Qualcomm. The 800 models will take specs a step further and include a quad-core Krait 400 CPU at speeds up to a sizzling 2.3GHz, an Adreno 330 GPU, UltraHD resolution support (4096 × 2304), full support for DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus and 7.1 surround sound and wait for it— up to 75% better performance than the Snapdragon S4 Pro chip. Incredible.
Just when you think the Snapdragon S4 Pro reaches the pinnacle— Qualcomm comes out of the blue and ups the ante yet again. The Snapdragon 600 series of chips are expected to be available in devices by Q2 of this year, while we’ll see Snapdragon 800 series are expected to be available by the year’s end. Hopefully you all can contain yourselves— but in the meantime, check out the presser after you hit the break. Oh and don’t forget to check out our continuous coverage of CES by clicking here.
Qualcomm Announces Next Generation Snapdragon Premium Mobile Processors
New Snapdragon 800 and 600 Processors Represent a Significant Performance Leap For High-End Mobile Computing Devices
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2013/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., is sampling the first products in its latest generation of processors. With the introduction of its newest Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 800 and 600 processors, Qualcomm continues to lead the industry by once again raising the bar on performance per watt and delivering unparalleled user experiences.
The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors target premium mobile and computing devices. They are designed to deliver outstanding overall user experience, expand the possibilities of seamless connected computing and enable brand new mobile experiences while maintaining industry-leading battery performance:
Visually stunning mobile experiences : Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors include the new quad core Krait 400 CPU, Adreno™ 330 GPU, Hexagon v5 DSP and our latest 4G LTE Cat 4 modem and deliver increased system performance and platform upgrades that further enhance user experience.
- The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors will deliver up to 75 percent better performance than the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and the move to 28nm High Performance for mobile (HPm) technology node ensures exceptionally low power
- New Krait 400 CPU in quad configuration, with speeds of up to 2.3 GHz per core offers best-in-class performance per watt, so processor performance can hold up to the more demanding processing and communication requirements of premium mobile devices
- Additionally, asynchronous SMP architecture provides dynamic power sensing and control for peak performance per core, while extending battery life without the use of specialized cores
- New Adreno 330 GPU delivers more than 2x performance for compute applications over the current Adreno 320 GPU
- 2x32bit LP-DDR3 at 800MHz with industry-leading memory bandwidth of 12.8GBps
- New Hexagon DSP V5 delivers floating point support, dynamic multithreading and expanded multimedia instructions for enhanced low power performance
- New IZat ™ location technology combines multiple tracking systems into a single high performance, highly accurate navigation platform for auto and pedestrian applications
Seamless communications anytime, anywhere : Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors offer fully integrated connectivity and a wide variety of communication options.
- Third generation 4G LTE modem with data rates up to 150 Mbps (Category 4), fully integrated in the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors
- 4G LTE Advanced Carrier Aggregation feature to maximize radio frequency bandwidth
- World multimode and multi-band support using wafer level package (WTR1605)
- Integrated newest generation mobile Wi-Fi connectivity, 802.11ac
- Broad connectivity support with integrated USB 3.0, Bluetooth and FM
Breakthrough multimedia experiences : The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors also introduce the very latest mobile experiences.
- Capture, playback and display in UltraHD video (with four times 1080p pixel density)
- Dual Image Signal Processors (ISP) for Qualcomm Snapdragon Camera with support for computational camera
- HD multichannel audio with DTS-HD and Dolby Digital Plus for enhanced audio
- Higher display resolutions (up to 2560×2048) and Miracast 1080p HD support
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors are currently sampling and expected to be available in commercial devices by mid-year 2013.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor targets high-end mobile devices. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor is designed to deliver great performance, rich graphics and enhanced user experience and will deliver up to 40 percent better performance than the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor at lower power. The new processor offers system-wide architectural improvements, key component upgrades and expanded connectivity options. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor features a new Krait 300 quad-core CPU with speeds up to 1.9GHz, a new speed enhanced Adreno 320 GPU and support for LPDDR3 memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor is sampling now and is expected to be available in commercial devices by second quarter 2013.
“With the overwhelming success of our previous Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms, our mobile processors have emerged as the platform of choice for high-end mobile devices,” said Steve Mollenkopf, president and chief operating officer of Qualcomm. “With more than 50 design wins already secured with the first products of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 and 800 processors, we are advancing our vision and setting the standard for excellence in mobile computing.”
For more information and to see a demonstration of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors, as well as the newest devices powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, please visit Qualcomm during CES 2013 (South Hall 3, Upper Level, Booth #30313), Jan. 8-11 in Las Vegas or visit www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon .
About Qualcomm Incorporated
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm’s licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm’s engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm’s website , OnQ blog , Twitter and Facebook pages.
Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the Company’s ability to successfully design and have manufactured significant quantities of Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 and Snapdragon 800 processors on a timely and profitable basis, the extent and speed to which the Snapdragon platform is adopted, change in economic conditions of the various markets the Company serves, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2012, and most recent Form 10-Q.
Qualcomm, Adreno and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. All Qualcomm Incorporated trademarks are used with permission. Other products or brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Qualcomm announces next-gen quad-core 600 and 800 mobile processors
Today those awesome folks from Qualcomm have outlined and detailed their attack on the mobile processor market for 2013. With their highly popular quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro being the king of the latter half of 2012, they’re back with two brand new and improved quad-core Snapdragon’s for 2013. With improvements to all areas from speed to battery life, read on for the full details.
The all new Snapdragon 600 and 800 series mobile processors represent a significant leap in performance and usability for mobile devices, while expanding on more than just the average mobile aspects. Being the central hub of our content these days, Qualcomm is working to improve in all areas. The Snapdragon 600 series is what we’ll be seeing first, and is set to replace their current flagship S4 Pro 1.5 GHz quad-core. We all know the excellent performance it offered in the LG Nexus 4, Optimus G, DROID DNA and more, and Qualcomm’s looking to take that to an all new level in early 2013.
The Snapdragon 600 should theoretically offer “up to 40% increased performance” over the S4 Pro before it, and has speeds ranging from 1.5 GHz to 1.9 GHz on all four cores. Then as usual, Qualcomm’s focused heavily on battery life and promise to give us a 40% performance increase while offering less battery usage. While they haven’t detailed exact battery stats, we’re expecting pretty significant increases across the board. This new SoC works with a quad-core Krait 300 CPU and the graphics are powered by a faster Adreno 320 GPU as well as support for LPDDR3 memory. We can expect mobile devices to rock their new 600 series in Q2 and throughout the summer of 2013.
Up next is Qualcomm’s new flagship Snapdragon 800 mobile processor. A system on chip that Qualcomm claims will power all “premium mobile and computing devices.” The Snapdragon 800 will be their first processor on the improved, faster, and more efficient 28nm processor fabrication. Much like the Cortex-A15 processors. Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors include the new next-gen quad core Krait 400 CPU, Adreno 330 GPU, Hexagon v5 DSP and more. They’ve also integrated their latest 4G LTE Cat 4 modem to deliver increased system performance, connectivity, battery life, and much more.
Above when we stated “premium mobile and computing devices” there was a reason for it. With smartphones only needing so much power, is a 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 800 really needed? Qualcomm’s answer is undoubtedly yes. With smartphones being the central hub for all of our daily tasks, pictures, videos, gaming, and more the power will always be improving. When your smartphone needs a single-core for web browsing you’ll be fine, when it needs the power for HD gaming streamed to our home theaters and 60-inch TV’s, Qualcomm will have that covered too. Smartphones are the hub of our daily lives, as well as other computing devices will also be powered by their latest and greatest.
While the new Snapdragon 600 offers 40% improved performance over the current 1.5 GHz S4 Pro, the Snapdragon 800 will offer over 75% performance improvements, as well as much improved battery life due to the improved and more efficient 28nm processor fabrication process. The Snapdragon 800 also supports displays up to 2560×2048 as well as Miracast wireless video streaming at 1080p HD. Which works with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and above. Qualcomm’s made huge strides in increasing performance, without compromising on battery life. In fact our mobile devices will see better battery performance while also offering top-tier speeds. As soon as we get some hands-on time we’ll test em out with a few quick benchmarks and report back. 2013 is already shaping up to be another huge year for Snapdragon.
Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon chips that are fast as hell
As expected, mobile hardware and component companies are pouring out the new gear announcements at CES. And not to be missed is the new chips in the pipe from Qualcomm. Dubbed the Snapdragon 600 and Snapdragon 800, on paper it looks like they will knock our socks off.
First out of the gate will be the 600 series, expected in commercial devices in the middle of this year. Take the S4 Pro that's in the Nexus 4 or DNA, and make everything better and you are on the right track. The 600 will feature:
- Quad Core Krait 300 CPU at speeds up to 1.9 GHz per core
- Adreno 320 GPU
- LPDDR3 RAM support
- Up to 40-percent better performance than the Snapdragon S4 Pro processor
Now remember, we will see this one in devices this summer, not sometime next year. And being 40-percent faster than the Nexus 4 in my pocket means the device is going to be a monster. Once you process this one (pardon the pun) you have the 800 to think about. Take the 600 you're drooling over, and take everything up to 11. It features:
- Quad Core Krait 400 CPU at speeds up to 2.3 GHz, per core
- Adreno 330 GPU
- 2x32bit LPDDR3 RAM at 800MHz
- 4G LTE Cat 4 and 802.11ac support
- UltraHD resolution support (4096 × 2304)
- Support for DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus and 7.1 surround sound
- Dual Image Signal Processors (ISPs) up to 55MP
- Up to 75% better performance than the Snapdragon S4 Pro
It's hard to imagine how all this is going to translate into real world use. Numbers on paper excite some folks, and these are sure to get some impressive numbers. But this much more raw power will be noticeable in everyday usage as well. It's also said to be available in commercial devices in mid 2013.
And we can't wait to see it. Hit the break to read the press release.
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[CES 2013] Qualcomm Announces Next Generation Snapdragon Mobile Processors With A New Naming Scheme
If you thought the Snapdragon S4 Pro in the Droid DNA was snappy, get ready to redefine snappy. Not to be outdone by NVIDIA’s Tegra 4 announcement yesterday, Qualcomm has detailed its own 2013 ARM chips. The S4, S3, etc. naming scheme is no more – the new chips are the Snapdragon 800, Snapdragon 600, Snapdragon 400 and Snapdragon 200. The 600 and 800 are the new high-performance processors in Qualcomm’s lineup, and that’s where the company is focusing most of its attention.
The Snapdragon 600 will be running on four new Krait 300 cores (at clock speeds up to 1.9GHz), and should be able to deliver 40% more power than the S4 Pro while consuming less battery.
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Brian Silva: someone please tell me the differences between the Droid 4, Droid INCREDIBLE 4G, Droid RAZR HD, Droid RAZR M, Droid DNA, Droid RAZR MAXX HD
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Smart Actions Custom: Motorola DROID RAZR HD, M, Atrix and more bootloaders finally unlocked
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James Adair: Hello Droid razr HD....!! I'm Pumped
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Troy Nesfeder: @nateswart Niiice! Remember my old WP7? Just replaced it with a Droid RAZR Maxx HD this week. I'm very pleased so far. :-D
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Rebecca Diamond: @ohhellodesigns I picked up a Droid Razr Maxx HD - it's pretty sweet! http://t.co/2OviXFwqLF and the battery life really is amazing.
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Kea: I'm loving this Droid razr m hd
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Benjamin DeRidder: I'm gonna pull a wild card and say Droid RAZR Max HD. Because I love mine and it's fun to say the entire name of the phone.
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James Adair: I want the Droid RAZR Maxx HD,but I'm Not paying the Contract Price
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سحر الكون: سحر الكون | Motorola تعيد إحياء هاتفي DROID RAZR HD و RAZR M باللون الأزرق http://t.co/Q9rZlVEpjp
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Darren Nash: @jtbinegar02 Motorola droid razr hd bro. Better than yours I'm guessing
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Gage Smith: @baylen_smith DROID Razr Maxx HD is what I'm thinkin
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Kale Howard: @mr_seans Very nice! I'm running Droid RAZR HD. huge improvement over my last phone.
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Tony: @phonewisdom I'm still hoping for a Droid RAZR Maxx HD Nexus phone (hspa+)
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Sam : I'm so getting rid of my Droid Razr HD & getting an iPhone.
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wade: Sob I need a hd RT @tmc363: get it moto tweeps and devs http://t.co/spzFYq3aB5
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mhous33: RT @tmc363: get it moto tweeps and devs http://t.co/HQl7upjHBy
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Brian Jolly : RT @tmc363: get it moto tweeps and devs http://t.co/HQl7upjHBy
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