Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon chip could push phone prices over the edge
… Mobile Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon chip could push phone prices over the edge Your next Android phone could be absurdly expensive thanks to 2nm chips. …
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Snapdragon roadmap leak suggests Android buyers are in for a headache
… For example, the original Snapdragon 8 Elite is still expected to be powering some flagship phones even after the next generation of chips comes around. The roadmap does mention a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5XX Edition, but it’s unclear what will set it apart from the regular Gen 5 lineup. …
Qualcomm's new midrange Snapdragon chips offer flagship gaming and audio features
… It only has Wi-Fi 5 networking, but the chipset does offer aptX Adaptive support with 96kHz lossless music streaming. The next step up is to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, which offers faster performance, better camera processing, and more advanced connectivity. …
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 leak makes 2027's Ultra phones look both exciting and scary
… With component costs already on the rise amid the ongoing RAM crisis , the addition of an extremely expensive Pro chipset could push next-generation Ultra flagships, like the Galaxy S27 Ultra, into significantly higher price brackets than we’re used to. …
OnePlus could be cooking up a monster tablet with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and a massive battery
… The Snapdragon 8 Gen series has powered many of the fastest Android phones in recent years. Using the next generation of this chip in a tablet could mean better gaming, smoother multitasking, and improved AI features. …
This rumored chip could help 2027's flagship phones get closer to 5GHz mark
… So we’re interested to see how the Dimensity 9600 series fares against the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 6 Pro. However, leaks suggest that chipsets manufactured on TSMC’s 2nm process will be very expensive. …
Looking for a large-screen gaming tablet? Lenovo's working on something for you
… The 8.8-inch version of the Tab Gen 5 ships with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, 12 or 16 GB of RAM, a 165Hz display, and a 9,000 mAh battery. …
Samsung’s next foldables may introduce a major shift in chipset strategy
… Mobile Samsung’s next foldables may introduce a major shift in chipset strategy The Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup could stick to Qualcomm while the Flip 8 appears to be undecided. …
This next-gen Android gaming tablet could keep peak performance with liquid cooling
… Mobile This next-gen Android gaming tablet could keep peak performance with liquid cooling REDMAGIC could drop a liquid-cooled Android gaming tablet this spring. …
The MacBook Neo is the laptop Google can't build
… The next-gen Tensor G6 is reported to use a single Arm C1-Ultra and six smaller cores, so it seems doubtful this chip will close the gap. Graphics is another problem for Google, as it’s opted for budget-conscious PowerVR DXT and CXT cores for its current and next-gen chips. …