Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Tensor G4: Which should be in your next phone?

by dbadmin | Nov 4, 2024 | Features, Google Pixel 9, Google Tensor, Qualcomm Snapdragon

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The mobile industry finds itself at yet another crossroads. On the one hand, we have Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite, offering astronomical levels of CPU and GPU performance that push our humble smartphones ever closer to...

UWB won’t be available on every Snapdragon 8 Elite phone, after all

by dbadmin | Oct 31, 2024 | News, Qualcomm Snapdragon, UWB

When Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite earlier this month, Android Authority reported that every smartphone with the new chip would support UWB connectivity. This is because the FastConnect 7900 connectivity platform integrates Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB on a...

Our first hands-on with a real-world Snapdragon 8 Elite phone reveals a hot mess

by dbadmin | Oct 31, 2024 | Features, Qualcomm, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Realme

The Snapdragon 8 Elite was released last week, and we’ve already seen the first phone with this chipset launch in China in the Xiaomi 15 series. However, Realme hopes the Realme GT7 Pro will be the first widely available Snapdragon 8 Elite device on the market. The...

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 doesn’t exist, so why is it on this phone box?

by dbadmin | Oct 31, 2024 | News, Qualcomm, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Realme

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Realme has sent the GT 7 Pro smartphone to reviewers, and the phone’s packaging still contains the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 name. Qualcomm’s latest chip is called the Snapdragon 8 Elite, but this processor was initially expected to...

Has Qualcomm finally secured its vice-like grip on Android flagships?

by dbadmin | Oct 26, 2024 | Features, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Samsung Exynos

If early benchmarks are to be believed, Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite is a serious workhorse that easily outpaces current Android and even Apple smartphones. Obviously, this will cause other silicon developers to be concerned. It’s rumored that Samsung is rushing...

Qualcomm faces crisis that could strike at the very heart of Android phones (Update: Companies respond)

by dbadmin | Oct 23, 2024 | ARM, News, Qualcomm, Qualcomm Snapdragon

Arm has issued a 60-day notice to terminate its architectural license with Qualcomm. The move could disrupt Qualcomm’s ability to design Snapdragon chips for smartphones. The cancellation could also lead to shortages and potential price hikes for Android smartphones....