Qualcomm today introduced the Snapdragon 888, its new processor for high-end smartphones. Although it is not named 875, it will be the successor to the current Snapdragon 865 and will be present in 2021 in the most powerful phones.
The Snapdragon 888 is an eight-core chip and features an Adreno 660 graphics processor, which promises up to 35 percent faster graphics processing. It also includes a Hexagon 780 chip dedicated to artificial intelligence and a Snapdragon X60 5G modem.
In addition, to support for 5G and WiFi 6, the model promises major technological advances, especially in cameras and games. According to the company, approximately one billion people play games on cell phones alone, and the company intends to improve the user experience.
Snapdragon 888 in games
In the gaming sector, the Snapdragon 888 promises up to 144 FPS with up to 20% less latency than the previous generation. The company also said the new chip will bring “desktop-level capabilities” including the improved display and upgradeable GPU drivers.
Smartphones equipped with the Snapdragon 888 will also introduce Variable Rate Shading support for the first time. The technology, which is also available on PCs and consoles, can guarantee an increase in performance of up to 30%.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Elite gaming platform will also include high-quality gaming audio technology in the Snapdragon 888. According to the manufacturer, gamers can expect support for Dolby Atmos and tools such as Qualcomm aptX Adaptive Audio, a codec that enhances the experience with Bluetooth headsets.
The Snapdragon 888 will also include optimized games that will bring us closer to the experience we have on PCs and consoles. During Qualcomm’s launch, Sony Mobile announced a partnership with Activision to enhance Call of Duty Mobile, which will offer higher FPS in the future.
The new Qualcomm chip is also the first in the series to feature three Qualcomm Spectra ISP image processors. The innovation guarantees better image post-processing results and higher speed. According to the company, the Snapdragon 888 can process up to 2.7 gigapixels per second and also delivers video at 4K / 120 FPS.
In addition, the company provided the list of 14 manufacturers who will bring their devices to market with this chip: ASUS, Black Shark, Lenovo, LG, MEIZU, Motorola, Nubia, Realme, OnePlus, OPPO, Sharp, Vivo, and Xiaomi.
Qualcomm is introducing its most powerful Snapdragon yet, which promises a huge improvement in the gaming and photography market. Will there be another comparable Snapdragon?
Source: WCCFTECH
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