The CPU and GPU are the cores of any basic mobile device that we use today. The combination of both defines the processor, speed and all the other internal features and functioning of a mobile. Recently, the launch of Snapdragon 865 has been teased by the official Qualcomm site, which will be taking the top spot of Android processors and specialized for high-end smartphones.
The GPU that is known to be equipped with SD865 is Adreno 650 GPU, which promises 25% higher performance and 25% better energy efficiency in comparison with SD855 and Adreno 640 combination.
The official Qualcomm site states,
“Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 mobile platform scales 5G and leading 5th gen AI to power next-generation, premium devices with breakthrough features—from Gigapixel speed photography to desktop-level gaming features to staggering multi-gigabit 5G connectivity.”
The Snapdragon 865 will not support LTE modem but instead will have to be paired with the new X55 5G modem, which also supports LTE Cat 24/22. The integrated Computer Vision Engine (CV-ISP) now supports Dolby Vision, 8K videos and 200-megapixel photos.
Some important, official details regarding exclusive, new features
- Qualcomm claims the new AI engines to be more intuitive, intelligent and responsive than ever before.
- New Qualcomm Spectra 480 ISP that captures videos at Gigapixel speed and photos at a 64MP quality.
- New Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming promises to bring PC level of gaming quality to our handy Android Smartphones by providing ultra-realistic graphics.
Official 8K Video captured by Snapdragon 865-powered smartphone
On Feb 4, 2020, the official Qualcomm YouTube Channel posted a video recorded by a smartphone that was powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 865. It is good to see that smartphones can now shoot videos of up to 8K resolution, all thanks to the SD 865.
The new SD865 brings some major changes in the ISP and camera like support for 200MP camera sensors, 720p 960fps slow-motion video recording with no time limit, 8K 30fps video capture, on-device Dolby Vision HDR, and up to 64MP instant snaps while recording video.
Rest assured, we will update the post when any news about the Snapdragon 865 arrives, so stay tuned. Also, share this story with all the users who are curious to know more about the new processor.
