Qualcomm Confirms 7nm Process For Snapdragon 855 SoC
Aug. 23, 2018Global chipset-maker Qualcomm’s next flagship processor, which is likely to be Snapdragon 855, will be built on the same 7nm process technology like its rival Apple’s powerfulA12and Huawei’s in-houseKirin 980processors.
“The 7nm SoC can be paired with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G modem, which is expected to be the first 5G-capable mobile platform for premium tier smartphones and other mobile devices,” the company said in a statement.
“Qualcomm Technologies has begun sampling of its upcoming flagship mobile platform to multiple OEMs developing next-generation consumer devices.
The Snapdragon 855 processor is widely expected to provide better performance, improved battery efficiency and on-board artificial intelligence (AI) processing.
However, the company has not shared much details about the upcoming chipset.
“Qualcomm Technologies’ continued leadership in research and engineering allows for a future of increased innovation across multiple sectors as 5G connectivity becomes ubiquitous,” Amon added.
