Qualcomm Announces New SoC Snapdragon 625, 435 and 425
Qualcomm renews its chipset offer mobile device with three models for the middle segment and entry level: Snapdragon 625, 435 and 425. First sample by mid-2016, integration into commercial products in the second half of the year.
Qualcomm renews the offer of SoC mobile devices, introducing three new models for the middle segment and entry level: Snapdragon 625, 435 and 425. The stated objective is to make available to a wider audience the premium Qualcomm technologies dedicated to the smartphone world.
The three SoC share a common core of functionality including:
- LTE connectivity with carrier aggregation.
- Support wireless connectivity with 802.11ac support MU-MIMO.
- ISP (Image Signal Processor) dual camera.
- Qualcomm TruSignal (improves the quality of the call).
- Qualcomm Hexagon DSP (improves sound quality).
- Qualcomm Quick Charge support (to recharge the battery rapidly.
Snapdragon 625 – Support PDF
By getting more into the merits of the individual models, you can view the feature of which is equipped with the most handsome model of the lot, or the Snapdragon 625. In addition to increased performance, the new SoC is the first model to use Snapdragon midrange the FinFET technology to 14 nm, a refinement of the production process that reduces fuel consumption by 35% over the previous generation.
The core of the SoC is made up of the CPU octa-core ARM Cortex A53, while in terms of connectivity it detects the presence of the modem X9 LTE with support for 4G+ networks (maximum upload speed of 150 Mbps, which is three times faster than traditional LTE modem). The graphics are entrusted to the GPU Adreno 506 with support for Vulkan API.
There is also a special focus on aspects related to the segment imaging: the SoC supports two cameras in high-resolution photos at 24 megapixels and a front camera with a sensor up to 13 megapixels. The computing power also allows you to handle advanced editing activities of the images, apply special effects in post production quality, record and play movies up to the maximum 4k resolution.
Snapdragon 435 – Support PDF
Positioned below the Snapdragon 625, the Snapdragon 435 is moving forward in adopting a CPU Octa-core ARM Cortex-A53, while raising the hand wing integrating the modem bar of hardware equipment of the Modem X8 SoC with support for 4G+ LTE networks ( up to 300 Mbps download and up to 100 Mbps for uploads). The graphics accelerator is the Adreno 505 that offers adequate computing power to handle user interfaces with 1080p resolution at 60 fps. The dual ISP support cam with sensors up to 21 megapixels.
Snapdragon 425 – Support PDF
Closes the framework of the entry level chipset, which stands as a valid heir of the appreciated Snapdragon 410 and the Snapdragon 412. The integrated CPU is quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, while the GPU is the Adreno 308; it is a hardware optimized for the management of HD screens at 60 fps. The platform supports photo sensors with resolutions up to 16 megapixels. The connectivity sector is characterized by the presence of modem X6 LTE with maximum upload up to 75 Mbps.
Availability : Qualcomm plans to deliver to its customers the first sample in the first half of 2016. Specifically, the consumer audience will have to wait until the second half of the year before buying devices equipped with the new chipset.
