Qualcomm is set to release its next-generation Snapdragon processor for smartphones. The new CPU, named the 835, is also the first Qualcomm 10nm processor. It will be up to 20% faster to recharge and will be 20% more energy efficient than the current generation of Snapdragon chips.
According to Engadget, the 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for smartphones has 30% more parts, producing 27% better performance while at the same time using up 40% less energy.
The 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for smartphones is part of the processor line resulting from the collaboration between Qualcomm and Samsung Electronics. The 10-year collaboration has been recently extended.
Moreover, the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for smartphones is a direct result of that. It makes use of Samsung's 10nm FinFET technology. The 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for smartphones is already in production, and smartphones based on it will start rolling out in 2017.
BusinessInsider says that an average cell phone with a 2,750mAh battery can have up to five hours of battery life after just 5 minutes of charging. Alternatively, it can be charged at up to 50% with just 15 minutes of charging.
Who says bigger is better? Our #Snapdragon 835 processor is taking powerful processing down to 10nm: https://t.co/31x7z0ZruH pic.twitter.com/NqOeFyOwlX
— Qualcomm (@Qualcomm) November 17, 2016
Other improvements which make the 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for smartphones compatible with current smartphone trends include compliance with USB-C charging and USB Power Delivery (SUB-PD) specifications. These cell phone specifications were set by the USB standards body along with Google (for Android). This is a reassuring announcement which comes at the heels of Google warning manufacturers against using proprietary charging specifications for current Quick Charge devices.
Recent events have shown that using these proprietary charging specifications can lead to disastrous results, like those which happened to the Samsung Galaxy Note S7. In the meantime, due to the battery problems on the S7, Samsung is intent on doing a better job of the S8 which is expected to be released in early 2017.
