Qualcomm Technologies announced the Snapdragon 480 5G Mobile Platform, its first processor in the mid-range 400 series with 5G. The first commercial devices powered by the Snapdragon 480 5G Mobile Platform are expected to be announced in early 2021.
The Snapdragon 480 features the X51 5G modem to support mmWave and sub-6 GHz 5G, standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) modes, as well as TDD, FDD and dynamic spectrum sharing support. With the Qualcomm FastConnect 6200, the processor also offers 2x2 Wi-Fi (dual Wi-Fi antennas) with key Wi-Fi 6 features, such as 8x8 sounding with multi-user MIMO, for significant range and performance improvements, in addition to Bluetooth 5.1 and advanced wireless audio functionalities. The Snapdragon 480 features additional wireless technologies such as support for Dual-frequency GPS and NavIC for accurate location positioning.
Performance, battery
The platform, based on 8nm process, features the Qualcomm Kryo 460 CPU with up to 2.0 GHz, Qualcomm Adreno 619 GPU, and Qualcomm Hexagon 686 Processor to deliver up to 100 percent performance improvement in CPU and GPU, and up to 70 percent AI performance improvement compared to the previous generation. The Snapdragon 480 also supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ technology, a first in a 4-series processor.
The platform features a Qualcomm Spectra 345 ISP, the first triple ISP in a 4 series, the company said. It allows end-users to capture from all three cameras simultaneously. Triple 13MP photo capture can deliver an image from the ultrawide, wide and telephoto camera all at once or capture triple 720p videos simultaneously.
The Snapdragon 480 also upgrades streaming and gaming user experiences. The 120fps FHD+ display support provides content clarity and quick, smooth graphics rendering. The platform offers fully immersive entertainment with Qualcomm aptX audio, optimised gaming experiences across popular titles, streaming for HD content, and faster application load times, Qualcomm said.
