# 5G-Ready Smartphone Processors The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Offers AI Performance Boosts and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-855 References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-855-chip/57529/) & [qualcomm](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2018/12/04/qualcomm-global-mobile-operators-and-oems-usher-decade-multi-gigabit-5g) Many technology brands are getting ready to unveil a new wave of 5G devices to offer users the next-generation of connectivity, which will be internally supported by solutions like the [Qualcomm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-snapdragon-7s-gen-2) Snapdragon 855 processor. The system-on-a-chip (SoC) solution puts 5G connectivity front and center to make it a frontrunner for device brands to integrate into their [upcoming flagship smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-15s-pro). The processor also features an [AI engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Apple-M5-Chip) that will offer automated configurations to be performed up to three-times faster than previous chips to make it a powerhouse of efficiency that will revolutionize the smartphone experience. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor was unveiled at the Snapdragon Tech Summit and will likely be in the news quite a bit come 2019 as new devices start being announced. Image Credit: Qualcomm ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **5G Connectivity:** The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor offers 5G connectivity, creating opportunities for companies to develop new 5G-ready devices. - **AI Integration:** The AI engine in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor presents opportunities for brands to enhance device performance and offer more efficient user experiences. - **Efficiency Revolution:** The efficiency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor has the potential to revolutionize the smartphone industry by enabling faster automated configurations and overall improved performance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Smartphone manufacturers can capitalize on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor to develop next-generation devices with 5G capabilities and advanced AI integration. - **Telecommunications:** Telecom companies can explore opportunities to leverage the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor and 5G connectivity to offer faster and more advanced network services to their customers. - **Artificial Intelligence:** The AI capabilities of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor open up possibilities for AI-focused companies to create innovative applications and solutions for smartphones and other devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Mobile Device Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-snapdragon-7s-gen-2.md) - [High-Performance Processor Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-8s-gen-3.md) - [Always-On Camera Mobile Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-gen-1.md) - [Power-Efficient Mobile Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-4s-gen-2.md) - [Next-Gen Budget Mobile Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-6-gen-1.md) - [Next-Gen Mobile Modems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-x80.md) - [HD Gaming Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-8-gen-1.md) - [Affordable Smartphone Chipsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-4-gen-2.md) - [5G Advanced Smartphone Modems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-snapdragon-x75.md)