Consumers are always wowed by the features of the latest smartphone, but what about the internal components that keep them running?: enter the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 and 617, which are set to be entering devices starting around Christmas of this year.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 will feature a modem that allows for X6 LTE, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 will boast X8 LTE; both impressive abilities for mid-range processors. Explaining this latest release, Qualcomm Senior Vice President, Product Management Alex Katouzian describes the reasoning behind this great release: "The introduction of these new processors is a clear indication that we are listening to the needs of our customers who want ever improving cameras, faster connectivity, and better battery life across all available price points."
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- LTE Modems in Mid-range Smartphones
- The incorporation of X6 and X8 LTE modems in the Snapdragon 430 and 617 processors opens up opportunities for mid-range smartphone makers to offer faster connectivity.
- Improved Cameras in Mid-range Smartphones
- The Snapdragon 430 and 617 processors' focus on better image quality through improved camera image signal processing could lead to innovative new camera features in mid-range smartphones.
- Better Battery Life in Mid-range Smartphones
- The Snapdragon 430 and 617 processors' improved power efficiency can enable mid-range smartphone makers to offer longer battery life in their devices, making them more competitive.
Sectors Adopting This
- Smartphone Manufacturing
- Smartphone manufacturers can take advantage of the Snapdragon 430 and 617 processors' capabilities to offer better mid-range devices to the market.
- Telecommunications
- Telecommunications companies could use the Snapdragon processors with LTE modems to offer faster and more reliable connectivity to their customers.
- Mobile Photography
- Mobile photography companies could leverage the Snapdragon processors' improved camera image signal processing to create more innovative products and services.
