The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor specifications and features
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tilifony 07 Dec, 2021, 14:21
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor for Android phones in 2022 is the first after the company established a new system for naming its chips, abandoning the three-digit numbering system it had used in previous generations for the first time.
Qualcomm promises that its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor will provide better performance, with better technology to improve the imaging experience and take advantage of cameras, as well as a greater ability to process AI applications, as well as improvements in security and connectivity, as it does every year with the launch of a new generation of its processors. 5G networks are being developed.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is Qualcomm's first processor or SoC to support the latest Armv9 architecture, with an eight-core Kryo CPU based on a Cortex-X2 core clocked at 3.0 GHz, three Cortex-A710 cores clocked at 2.5 GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores clocked at 1.8GHz, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is manufactured using 4nm technology.
In comparison to the Snapdragon 888 or the previous generation, Qualcomm claims that the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU will deliver up to 20% better performance and 30% higher power efficiency.
While Qualcomm did not reveal the name of the Adreno graphics processor included in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, it did state that it will give 30% more performance and 25% more energy efficiency than the previous generation, as well as a new control panel for fine-tuning the mode of operation.
Qualcomm also equipped the new 8 Gen 1 processor with the Snapdragon X65 fifth-generation modem, which improves Android phones' ability to connect to 5G networks at high speeds, as the fourth generation of Qualcomm's fifth-generation modem supports both mmWave and sub-6GHz networks, as well as compatibility with the most recent version specifications. 16 of 3GPP technology and can connect to the Internet at speeds of up to 10 Gbps.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor supports Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E technology, as well as Bluetooth LE Audio for the first time in Qualcomm processors, and AptX audio technology for the best audio experience when listening to music and audio wirelessly.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor has a new generation of Spectra ISP image processor, which can process data from three cameras in real time. It can also capture 240 12MP shots per second or shoot 8K video while capturing 64MP photos, in addition to handling extremely bright or dark situations. With HDR 10 Plus compatibility for 8K video recording and 18-bit RAW picture capture, as well as support for cameras up to 200 megapixels and the ability to take photographs from three cameras at a resolution of 36 megapixels, this camera has a lot to offer.
Improved night mode photo capture, utilising data from up to 30 photographs in a single shot, and improved exposure technology are among the new photographic features enabled by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU. Face detection, auto focus, and auto focus.
Qualcomm also included an additional ISP image processor in its new 8 Gen 1 processor, which is specially designed to keep the camera active at all times, allowing developers to provide better diverse experiences when using the phone, such as automatically closing the screen when the phone is set aside or when you notice someone trying to look at the screen from behind.
In terms of artificial intelligence, the new processor is equipped with Qualcomm's latest Hexagon processor with the seventh generation artificial intelligence engine, which, according to Qualcomm, is four times faster than its predecessor and 1.7 times more energy efficient, providing significant improvements in imaging and operation.
In addition to security enhancements, Qualcomm's new processor supports the Android Ready SE standard, which enables features such as support for digital vehicle keys and the storage of driver's licenses, IDs, and wallets.
The first smartphones with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor are scheduled to be available in the first quarter of 2022, and Xiaomi has said that its next Xiaomi phone 12, which will be one of the first smartphones with the new CPU, will be accessible to users.
