Qualcomm (Finally!) Unveils The Snapdragon 820 Processor
Smartphone enthusiasts have a reason to rejoice. Mobile chip maker Qualcomm has finally officially announced its next generation processor, the Snapdragon 820, last November 10 at a media event in New York, according to a report in Engadget. The chip's specifications are no longer a surprise, however, since Qualcomm has been teasing the new processor for the past few months. Its official unveiling brings to fore its applications to smartphone technology in the coming year.
The Snapdragon 820 is said to have resolved overheating issues that its predecessors encountered. This is a very important feature given the major problems that overheating causes to smartphone performance.
Its official specs are as follows: a 64-bit Kryo CPU, a 14nm quad-core chip, the Adreno 530 GPU, the Hexagon 680 DSP, and a new X12 LTE modem. There are a few other notable upgrades on its other components.
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According to the report, the new chipset is "significantly faster" than the 810 and it also is more power efficient than the older chip, with a 30 percent less energy consumption. In terms of the chip's graphics power, the 820, because of the Adreno 530 GPU, is able to support "elaborate 3D environments." The Qualcomm website said: "the Adreno 530 in the Snapdragon 820 processor along with the Kryo CPU are capable of generating photorealistic graphics for console-quality gaming and next-generation virtual reality apps, while delivering up to 40% improvement to graphics performance and compute capabilities when compared to the Adreno 430."
The chip also features the best LTE and Wi-FI capabilities in mobile technology, according to the report. This can bring better download and uplink speeds, as well as 2x or 3x faster Wi-Fi.
Another notable feature is its Sense ID, which is the ultrasonic fingerprint authentication technology that is better than capacitive fingerprint reading. Its extra sensitive sensors will not be affected by dirt, debris or sweat on your fingers.
The website also noted that the new chip supports the latest technology in mobile photography. It supports the newest image sensors, autofocus capabilities and other sensors available in the newest cameras.
