# Always-On Camera Mobile Platforms The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Offers Blazing-Fast Speeds By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-12-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-gen-1 References: [anandtech](https://www.anandtech.com/show/17091/qualcomm-announces-snapdragon-8-gen-1-flagship-soc-for-2022-devices) & [qualcomm](https://www.qualcomm.com)  The [Qualcomm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-snapdragon-7s-gen-2) [Snapdragon 8 Gen 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-8-gen-1) system on a chip (SoC) has been shown off by the brand as its upcoming solution for 2022 device that will provide a range of functions that will enhance productivity, security and more. The mobile platform is equipped with the brand's seventh-generation Qualcomm AI Engine that is reported to deliver four-times faster [artificial intelligence (AI) performance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-x8-pro). The mobile platform also features the third-generation Qualcomm Sensing Hub that will enable the Always-on AI functionality as well as the Always-on Camera to continuously monitor the user via the front-facing camera for greater security. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC is reported by the brand to have a 25% power reduction along with 30% faster peak performance over the previous generation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Always-on Camera:** The integration of always-on camera technology opens opportunities for better security, tracking, and recognition applications. - **Blazing-fast Speeds:** Increased processing speeds with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 platform can bring about new opportunities in real-time applications, augmented reality, and gaming. - **Enhanced Productivity:** The combination of AI and sensory hub functionalities will lead to increased productivity, through functionalities such as speech recognition, automatic translations, and more. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smartphone:** Smartphone manufacturers can leverage the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip to enhance and differentiate their products with better AI, camera capabilities, and processing speed. - **Security:** The always-on camera functionality can be utilized in the security industry for better tracking and recognition, increasing safety measures, and enhancing overall security. - **Gaming:** The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 platform can provide a better gaming experience with its increased processing speed, allowing real-time applications and augmented reality to become more seamless and immersive. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [HD Gaming Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-8-gen-1.md) - [AI-Powered Mobile Device Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-snapdragon-7s-gen-2.md) - [Affordable Smartphone Chipsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-4-gen-2.md) - [Next-Gen Budget Mobile Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-6-gen-1.md) - [Power-Efficient Mobile Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-4s-gen-2.md) - [High-Performance Processor Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-8s-gen-3.md) - [Low-Cost Quad-Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-11.md) - [Advanced AR Eyewear Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-snapdragon-ar2.md) - [Flagship Quad-Sensor Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-12.md)