Qualcomm is unveiling two new Snapdragon mobile platforms that are expected to deliver “groundbreaking experiences.”
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 – Qualcomm's new processor for 2023 flagship smartphones
In an unsurprising move, Qualcomm continues to iterate on its Snapdragon chips, squeezing more power and performance out of each new model. We only saw the release of the Snapdragon 8 earlier this year , and now the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (along with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1) is already on the way.
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 brings what Qualcomm is calling Snapdragon Elite Gaming features: higher frame rates without extra power consumption, faster rendering, and more. It also lets users take photos with all three of the device’s cameras at once, or shoot at 200MP. And, in what Qualcomm calls a first for the Snapdragon 7, it also includes a Trust Management Engine and tamper-resistant hardware.
As for the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, Qualcomm touts even better gaming performance with “desktop-level capabilities,” faster performance, and about 30 percent lower power consumption. So games look great, play smoothly, and last longer. It also supports up to 8K high dynamic range video and can capture billions of colors.
