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New Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 and 400 Tier Processors Bring High-end Features To Mid-range Smartphones

New Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 and 400 Tier Processors Bring High-end Features To Mid-range Smartphones

Smartphones Feb 18,2015 0

Qualcomm has introduced four new Qualcomm Snapdragon processors aimed at enhancing user experience and connectivity for high-volume mobile devices. The new Snapdragon 620 and Snapdragon 618 processors are redefining the 600 tier with higher levels of performance with integrated 64-bit ARM Cortex A-72 CPUs and the new X8 LTE modem. The new Snapdragon 425 and Snapdragon 415 processors both feature octa-core CPUs, a first for the 400 tier. The Snapdragon 425 doubles LTE download and upload speeds with the X8 LTE modem, as well as advanced camera features with dual ISPs and high-fidelity audio, while the Snapdragon 415 processor integrates X5 LTE, supporting download speeds of up to 150 Mbps. The Snapdragon 415 chipset is sampling now and expected to be in commercial devices in first half of 2015.

The Snapdragon 620, 618 and 425 processors are expected to be in commercial devices in the second half of 2015.

Qualcomm Technologies also has extended its flagship brand, Snapdragon, to its discrete modem chipsets, and introduced LTE modem classes (including X8 and X5) across its latest system-on-chip and discrete modem products for mobile devices. The new X8 LTE modem, which supports both downlink and uplink Carrier Aggregation, supporting peak download speeds of up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 100 Mbps. X8 LTE connectivity supports wideband (up to 40 MHz) downlink and uplink carrier aggregation for the first time in the 600 and 400 tiers. X5 LTE, found in the Snapdragon 415, features integrated 4G LTE Cat 4.

The Snapdragon 620 and 618 processors also include features previously only available in the Snapdragon 800 tier, including dual ISP camera, 4K video capture and playback, HEVC hardware encoding, richer gaming with next-generation Qualcomm Adreno graphics and Wi-Fi connectivity. All of the new processors are available with the latest camera features and fast-charging with Qualcomm QuickCharge 2.0 technology.

Designed for high-tier mobile devices, the new Snapdragon 620 and 618 processors offer:

  • X8 LTE connectivity: Always-on connectivity with LTE Cat 7 modem supporting 2x20 MHz Carrier Aggregation for data speeds of up to 300 and 100 Mbps, in the download and upload, respectively. Single SKU global multimode LTE design capable of LTE Broadcast, LTE dual SIM, and VoLTE
  • Performance: 64-bit Cortex-A72 CPUs. Snapdragon 620 combines 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A72 CPUs and Cortex-A53 cores; Snapdragon 618 is configured with two ARM Cortex-A72 cores paired with quad Cortex-A53 CPUs. Dual channel LPDDR3 memory increases the memory bandwidth to run intensive applications such as 4K video.
  • Graphics: The next-generation Qualcomm Adreno GPU promises to offer more realistic scenes and graphics for enhanced mobile gaming experience at lower power.
  • Camera: High quality camera with dual Image Signal Processors (ISP) supporting twin 13MP cameras, gyro image stabilization, enhanced autofocus and local tone mapping to improve image quality beyond HDR.
  • Multimedia: 4K video capture and playback with HEVC (H.265) for the first time in the 600 tier, along with support for Quad HD (2K) displays and wireless streaming full HD.
  • Continual, low power sensors: Dedicated Qualcomm Hexagon DSP sensor engine supports real-time, always-on use cases for motion, location, health and environmental sensing, and minimizes the need for an external sensor hub, supporting high performance at much lower power.
  • Audio : Qualcomm Immersive Audio allows consumers to enjoy movies and music with theater-like sound, first-person games with realism. Also supports High-Fidelity 192kHz/24bit music playback.

Qualcomm Technologies also introduced the Snapdragon 425 with enhanced X8 LTE connectivity and premium camera, audio and multimedia features. Featuring integrated 4G LTE Cat 7 with downlink speeds of up to 300 Mbps and uplink speeds of up to 100 Mbps, Snapdragon 425 is designed to support greater network speeds, stability and coverage in the high-volume segment. Together with the Qualcomm RF360 Front End Solution, the chipset supports all major modes and frequency bands across the globe, including 5-mode, as well as up-and-coming requirements such as dual SIM, LTE Broadcast and VoLTE support. With the Adreno 405 GPU, eight 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 CPUs and a new video engine with support for Full HD 1080p playback and hardware HEVC decode, as well as multimedia features such as dual-ISP camera and high-fidelity audio, Qualcomm positions the Snapdragon 425 to be a leader in the high-volume segment.

The Snapdragon 415 processor with integrated X5 LTE has been designed for high-volume smartphones and tablets. It supports full HD 1080p capture and playback, eight 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores and Adreno 405 GPU.

Snapdragon 620
Snapdragon 618
Snapdragon 425
Snapdragon 415
CPU

64-bit quad-core 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A72 and quad-core 1.2GHz A53 CPU

64-bit octa-core ARM Cortex A53 up to 1.7GHz

64-bit octa-core ARM Cortex A53 up to 1.4GHz

GPU

Next generation Qualcomm Adreno GPU with support for the latest graphics APIs, hardware tessellation and geometry shading

Adreno 405 GPU

DSP

 Qualcomm Hexagon V56 DSP 

Qualcomm Hexagon V50 DSP

Modem
  • Integrated X8 LTE, with Global Mode supporting LTE FDD, LTE TDD, WCDMA (DC-HSPA+, DC-HSUPA), CDMA1x, EV-DO, TD-SCDMA and GSM/EDGE
  • Cat 7 speeds of up to 300 Mbps down/100 Mbps up via 2x20 MHz carrier aggregation in the downlink and uplink on LTE FDD and LTE TDD
  • Support for LTE Broadcast, LTE multimode dual SIM and VoLTE with HD Voice and SRVCC

 

  • Integrated X5 LTE Global Mode modem, supporting LTE FDD, LTE TDD, WCDMA (3C-HSDPA, DC-HSUPA), CDMA1x, EV-DO, TD-SCDMA and GSM/EDGE
  • Cat 4 download speeds of up to 150 Mbps
  • LTE Broadcast and LTE multimode dual SIM
RF

Qualcomm RF360 front end solution

USB

USB 2.0

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Smart v4.1

BT4.1 + BLE

WiFi

Qualcomm VIVE 1-stream 802.11ac

802.11ac (2.4/5.0GHz) Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO)

GPS

Qualcomm IZat Gen8C

Qualcomm IZat Gen8C Lite

Video
  • 4K@30fps capture, 1080p@120fps capture
  • Hardware HEVC (H.265) encode and decode
  • 1080p@30fps playback with native HEVC
  • Full HD H.264 capture

Audio

  • Qualcomm Immersive Audio
  • Hi-Fi 192kHz/24bit music playback
  • Low power Snapdragon Voice Activation
  • Fluence with Noise Cancellation and Echo Cancellation
  • Crystal clear voice calls
Camera

Dual ISPs can support up to 21MP ZSL @ 24fps and 930MP/sec throughput

Dual ISPs can support up to 21MP and 930MP/sec throughput

Dual ISPs supports up to 21MP

Up to 13MP

Display
  • Primary Quad HD 2560x1600
  • Miracast support for up to 1080p wireless display
  • Up to FHD 1080p
  • External displays supported
  • Up to HD 720p@60fps
  • External displays supported
Quick Charge

Quick Charge 2.0

-
Memory/ Storage

Dual channel LPDDR3 (933MHz)

LPDDR3@933MHz eMMC 5.1 SD 3.0 (UHS-I)

LPDDR3@667MHz eMMC 4.5 SD 3.0 (UHS-I)

Security
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon Sense ID Fingerprint Technology
  • Snapdragon StudioAccess Content Protection
  • Qualcomm SafeSwitch Technology
  • Qualcomm SecureMSM hardware and software foundation
  • Snapdragon StudioAccess Content Protection
  • Qualcomm SecureMSM hardware and software foundation


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