Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 480 5G chip.
2021-01-04
| Qualcomm announced the launch of Snapdragon 480, its first 7 series 5G mobile platform chip, as well as the first 4 series mobile platform integrated with a 5G modem. Snapdragon 480 uses an 8nm process and integrates the Snapdragon X51 5G modem, supporting various 5G networks and multi-mode and multi-frequency. It also supports dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS) technology. In addition, Snapdragon 480 supports high-definition 120fps video recording and playback, color depth of 10 bits, and improves AI performance and image processing capabilities. Qualcomm stated that Snapdragon 480 will provide more balanced performance and price for emerging market and entry-level 5G devices. At the same time, the chip can also be applied to fields such as smart phones, smart homes, smart security, connected cars, and artificial intelligence. | ![]() |
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