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Qualcomm's New Snapdragon Mobile Platforms Have Some Bite
Games will run better, batteries will last longer
By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on May 20, 2022 11:00AM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Phones Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Qualcomm has two new Snapdragon mobile platforms on the way, designed to deliver "breakthrough experiences." In an unsurprising move, Qualcomm continues to iterate on its Snapdragon chips to eke out more power and performance with each new model. We only just saw the release of the Snapdragon 8 earlier this year, and now the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (along with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1) is already on the way. Qualcomm The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 offers what Qualcomm refers to as Snapdragon Elite Gaming features—increasing frame rates without extra power draw, faster rendering, and so on. It also allows users to snap pictures using all three device cameras simultaneously or take photos at 200MP. And, in what Qualcomm is calling a first for the Snapdragon 7, it also includes a Trust Management Engine and tamper-resistant hardware. As for the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, Qualcomm boasts even better gaming performance with "desktop-level capabilities," faster performance, and about a 30-percent reduction in power use. So games will look good, play smoothly, and will be able to run for longer. It also supports up to 8K high dynamic range video and is capable of capturing billions of colors. Qualcomm You should be able to find the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 in a wide variety of smartphone brands like ASUS ROG, Motorola, OnePlus, OPPO, and more starting in Q3 (July through September). The SNapdragon 7 Gen 1 will be appearing a bit sooner in Q2 (between now and June) but looks to have a somewhat smaller install base than the 8+ Gen 1. In either case, the overall price and availability will depend on the individual brands and smartphone models. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire OnePlus 10: News, Price, Release Date Estimate, Features, and Rumors New Apple AirPods 3 and Pro 2: Price, Release Date, Specs, and News Samsung Z Flip 4: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs How to Tell the Difference Between Airpods 1 and 2 MWC 2023: Dates, News, Announcements, and Everything Else to Know 5G: The Latest News & Updates (October 2022) Samsung Z Fold 4: News, Rumors, Price, Release Date, and Specs New MacBook Air: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs The 7 Best Gaming Phones, Tested by Lifewire The 7 Best Budget Smartphones for Under $300 of 2022 The 9 Best Android Phones, Tested by Experts The 9 Best Android Tablets, Tested by Experts The 9 Best Smartphones of 2022 OWC Mercury Pro Review: Solid Drive with Best-in-class Performance The 9 Best Tablets in 2022, Tested by Lifewire Motorola Moto G7 Review: A Great Budget Phone With Flagship Looks Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies