As much as we would all love to have the latest and greatest, high-performance flagship smartphone, the lofty price tags of many of those devices put them out of reach for many. Mainstream devices are significantly more affordable, but they don’t typically offer quite as much overall performance, at least according to many popular benchmarks. Although measured performance is quantifiably not as strong, the user experience for the vast majority of everyday use cases can still be very good on a mainstream device. Graphically intense mobile gaming, however, is often an area where those same mainstream devices clearly lag behind their more powerful counterparts. News out of Qualcomm today, however, should give upcoming, more mainstream mobile device a significant boost in performance.

A few hours ago, Qualcomm announced the new Snapdragon 732G Mobile Platform. As its name suggests, the 732G is an iteration on the existing Snapdragon 730G. The new Snapdragon 732G, however, has been further optimized to offer more CPU, GPU, and AI computation performance.

“Snapdragon 732G will deliver a powerful gaming experience, sophisticated on-device AI, and superior performance,” said Kedar Kondap, vice president of product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “We’re excited to work with POCO on the new POCO smartphone powered by the enhanced Snapdragon 732G globally.”

The Snapdragon 732G is manufactured using an 8nm process and features Qualcomm’s 4th generation Qualcomm AI Engine, along with higher-clocked CPU and GPU cores. The Qualcomm Kryo 470 CPU in the chip can scale up to frequencies as high as 2.3GHz, versus 2.2GHz in the 730G. And the integrated Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU offers 15% higher performance in graphics rendering workloads.

The first partner out of the gate that will be leveraging the Snapdragon 732G Mobile Platform is POCO. "We are extremely excited about the upcoming POCO smartphone and our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies that allowed us to create the first device on the market with the latest Snapdragon 732G Mobile Platform,” said Sam Jiang, head of products, POCO Global. “We believe the device will set a new benchmark in the mid-range category, completely redefining the relationship between a phone’s price and its capabilities."

The branding of the actual POCO device that will be powered by the Snapdragon 732G wasn’t disclosed, but it will likely be the POCO X3 NFC. A few hours after the Qualcomm announcement hit, POCO’s twitter account posted the image above. The full scoop on the POCO X3 NFC will be revealed on September 7.

Source: Forbes

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Snapdragon processor can be found in millions of phones worldwide and is one of the most popular and sought-after processor due to its good performance. Qualcomm recently unveiled its latest Snapdragon 865 processor for premium mobile application and we are diving deep into the improvements and changes the processor is bringing. In overview, Snapdragon 865 boasts notable improvements in gaming, AI, and photography and many more.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is built on TSMC's 7nm FinFET process and has improved general performance of upto around 25%, energy efficiency improvements of around 25% in comparision to Snapdragon 855. Snapdragon 865 processor also has overhauled its AI and imaging processor solutions. No integrated 5g but thats not a big issue as Qualcomm announced two separate SoCs with integrated 5G.

 

 

CPU and GPU

 

Talking about the CPU and GPU, this chipset has the most powerful combo you can find . In the heart of the Snapdragon 865 lies Kryo 585 CPU and Adreno 650.

Built with a Prime, Performance, Efficiency octa-core CPU configuration, largest prime core is an Arm Cortex-A77 clocked at 2.85GHz and paired with a 512kb L2 memory cache, flanked by three more big Cortex-A77 cores offering 2.4GHz peak clock speeds and smaller 256kb L2 caches each.

Smaller four Cortex-A55 cores with 128kb L2 caches and 1.8GHz clock speeds follows the big cores which is similar setup to Snapdragon 855. Qualcomm promises a 25% boost to both performance and power efficiency with Snapdragon 865.

On the GPU side the Snapdragon 865 is equipped with an Adreno 650 GPU promising a similar 25% performance gain for graphics rendering, and 35% energy efficiency improvement. There are other improvements which includes 144Hz refresh rate for QHD+ resolution displays, 10-bit HDR gaming, Desktop Forward Rendering support in Unreal Engine 4 games, and GPU updates provided via Google Play.

Yes, last point says GPU updates provided via Google Play. Google to separate its Adreno GPU drivers which will allow users to simply update the drivers over Google Play. New features, performance improvements, and even game optimizations can be delivered quickly just like updating an app.

 

AI

 

 

Use of AI in the mobile has grown significantly and Qualcomm this year has improved the Machine learning more significantly.

New Hexagon 698 DSP used in the chipset boasts a new Tensor accelerator for machine learning workloads offering 4x TOPS performance and 35% better energy efficiency than Qualcomm's previous Hexagon DSP.

This AI Engine includes a 3MB system cache and supports LPDDR5 2750MHz RAM to move data faster. This, combination of CPU, GPU, and DSP/AI processing capabilities, results a 15TOPS of AI performance which is double than the previous generation.

 

5G

 

 

Integrated 5G chipset became a thing this year with every manufacturer shifting to the integrated 5G shipset. But Qualcomm things differently, Snapdragon 865 has no integrated 5G and requires external modem for 5G. Qualcomm wants its partners to pair the chipset with Snapdragon X55 5G modem as all other 5G integrated chips are half as speedy as X55 5G modem. The Snapdragon X55 supports both mmWave and sub-6GHz spectrum with theoretical peak speeds of 7.6Gbps download and up to 3Gbps of upload.

 

Camera

 

 

Photography has become integral part of the smartphone and this new processor is bringing more improvements to the imaging sector. Snapdragon 865 has made some major changes to the image signal processor (ISP) producing new capabilities and features which includes support for up to 200MP camera sensors, 720p 960fps slow-motion video recording with no time limit, 8K 30fps video capture, on-device Dolby Vision HDR, and up to 64MP instant snaps while recording video.

Changes has been done by Qualcomm in the inner workings of its Spectra ISP as well. Instead of processing one pixel per clock cycle, the Spectra ISP now works on four pixels per cycle resulting in dropped clock speed of the ISP to make major power savings, while still pushing performance up by 40% to two gigapixels per second. This also keeps the ISP cool allowing to record 960fps with no time limits.

Snapdragon although more advanced still retains features from Snapdragon 855 like computer vision ISP capabilities, speeding up processing of HDR, scene detection, and noise reduction in low light.

Qualcomm alongside Snapdragon 865 launched two other processor the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 and 765G. These two processors are the upper mid-tier portfolio for the 2020.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 and Snapdragon 765G offer integrated 5G connectivity at a more affordable price point, along with a whole range of other features and improvements.

Both the chipset will replace the Snapdragon 730 and 730G as more affordable, high-performance chipsets for the super mid-tier market. We saw phones with these chipset in sub-$500 price range but the latest Snapdragon 730 and 730G features integrated 5G and Ai capabilities which might cause slight increase in the pricing of the phone. But good thing about these chipset, even though slight increase in price is the much wider access to the technologies under $1000.

 

 

Snapdragon 765

The Snapdragon 765 processor offers a 20% boost to performance than its predecessor thanks to the use of improved Kryo 475 CPU with speeds up to 2.4GHz and much improved Adreno 620 GPU. This chipset uses a 1+1+6 Prime, Performance, and Efficiency CPU design resulting in a better balance of peak performance and all-day battery life.

The large Prime core is based on the Cortex-A76 and hits 2.4GHz which is flanked by another smaller Cortex-A76 at 2.2GHz. Besides sits six smaller Cortex-A55 based efficiency cores clocked at 1.8GHz. Snapdragon 765 supports up to 12GB 2133MHz LPDDR4 RAM, displays up to a QHD+ resolution, 192MP camera snapshots, and 4K video capture. Snapdragon 765 also comes with integrated 5G.

This chipset uses Qualcomm's second-generation Snapdragon X52 5G modem. With peak download speeds of 3.6Gbps, dynamic spectrum sharing support, SA and NSA, and sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for global markets which the company claims to be the industry's most powerful integrated 5G modem

Chipset also burrows some features from the Qualcomm's 800 series processor which are HDR10+ support, Computer Vision-ISP for enhanced imaging performance with a 4x power saving meaning imaging features like HDR, Night Mode, bokeh blur should run faster and produce higher quality results than before. The chipset also features Hexagon 696 DSP with a dedicated Tensor Accelerator. 

Snapdragon 765G

This chipset is for the Gamers out there. Comparing to the regular Snapdragon 765, this chipset promises a further 20% boost to graphics performance. This chipset can handle slightly higher GPU clocks and a CPU peak speed boost of upto 2.4GHz.

Not only that, this chipset comes with features like 120Hz display refresh rates at FHD+ resolutions, 10-bit HDR gaming and smoother frame rates.

Except that, Both the chipset sports the same core features, complete with next-gen 5G and AI capabilities.

Qualcomm expects the phone featuring these chipset to cost under $500 which is way less than the phones which have 5G right now and is expected to be commercially available in the first quarter of 2020.

 

Mi 10 has been officially launched in India after some anticipation and delays mainly due to the coronavirus lockdown in the country. The new Mi-series flagship has debuted in the Indian market nearly three months after its arrival in China. The Xiaomi Mi 10 comes in two storage models and has two different colour options to choose from. The smartphone is also powered by the top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 5G specifications, features

The dual-SIM (Nano) Xiaomi Mi 10 5G runs Android 10 with MIUI 11 on top. It features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,340 pixels) 3D curved E3 AMOLED display that has a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch-sampling rate, and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Xiaomi Mi 10 5G has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, coupled with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM. There is also a LiquidCool 2.0 Vapor Chamber along with a six stack graphite layer and graphene surface area for thermal management. The phone has a quad rear camera setup that includes a 108-megapixel primary sensor with a seven-piece lens and optical image stabilisation (OIS), along with a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens that has a 123-degree field of view and an f/2.4 aperture. The camera setup also has a pair of 2-megapixel cameras with f/2.4 lenses.

For selfies, the Mi 10 5G has a 20-megapixel camera sensor at the front. The phone also comes preloaded with AI 2.0 (an artificial intelligence software) that is designed to correct exposure, colour, brightness, and noise to enhance images. Further, there is a Pro Mode on the camera app with features such as Focus Peaking, Exposure Verification, HEIF Support, and LOG Mode.

The Mi 10 5G comes with 128GB and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage that isn't expandable via microSD card. Connectivity options on the phone include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. The smartphone also has an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Xiaomi has provided a 4,780mAh battery on the Mi 10 5G. The battery supports 30W fast wired and wireless charging as well as 10W reverse wireless charging.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Specs at a glance

Display               6.67-inch
Processor           Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Front Camera    20-megapixel
Rear Camera    (108-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel)
RAM                 8GB
Storage            128GB
Battery             4780mAh
OS                   Android 10
Resolution      1080x2340 pixels
Colour             (Coral Green and Twilight Grey)

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G price and availability

The Xiaomi Mi 10 price in India is set at INR. 49,999 for the 128GB storage variant, while its 256GB option is priced at INR 54,999. We will update you on everything about Xiaomi Mi 10 as soon as it gets launched in Nepal. So Stay Tuned with us.

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Veoneer (VNE.N) (VNEsdb.ST) will cooperate with Qualcomm Technologies (QCOM.O) on developing a software and chip platform for driver-assistance systems, the auto technology firm said on Thursday, sending its shares sharply higher.

The Swedish maker of vision systems, radar and software for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) said it had signed a non-binding letter of intent with the U.S. firm and expected to finalise a definitive agreement in the second half of this year.

Veoneer’s software development strategy, increasingly important with the auto industry in the midst of a rapid transformational shift, has been under scrutiny since it ended its Zenuity software joint venture with Volvo Cars in April.

“This is a significant event for Veoneer which we are very happy to announce,”, Carlson told Reuters, adding that he expected the integrated software and system-on-a-chip platform would generate major interest from customers.

Shares in Veoneer VNE.NB were up 17.3% 1353 GMT. They are still down 18% so far this year.

Veoneer, which competes with companies such as Aptiv (APTV.N), Bosch, Continental (CONG.DE) and Intel’s (INTC.O) Mobileye, has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic as the car industry has seen production halted in many markets by widespread lockdowns.

Veoneer said in a statement it expected the integrated platform developed with Qualcomm to be available through automotive Tier 1 suppliers or directly to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) for 2024 vehicle production.

“This relationship not only strengthens our product portfolio, but also broadens our go-to-market position and opportunities, while giving customers more ways to access world-leading technology,” Carlson said in a statement.

The company, which supplies carmakers such as Daimler (DAIGn.DE), and Honda (7267.T), said last month it expected sales this year to outpace light-vehicle production.

($1 = 8.7265 Swedish crowns)

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