Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Launched, to Deliver Enhanced Multimedia Experience

Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G was launched on the chipmaker’s 5G Snapdragon Summit on Wednesday. Sitting between Snapdragon 750G and Snapdragon 780G, the brand new system-on-chip (SoC) is designed to ship an enhanced multimedia expertise utilizing an all-new configuration. The Snapdragon 778G SoC additionally comes as a successor to the Snapdragon 768G that debuted in Could final yr. The brand new providing relies on 6nm course of expertise, which will convey vital processing upgrades and energy effectivity over the Snapdragon 768G SoC. Qualcomm claims that Snapdragon 778G is able to delivering two instances higher synthetic intelligence (AI) efficiency enchancment when in comparison with the predecessor.

The Snapdragon 778G SoC will probably be commercially accessible within the second quarter of 2021, Qualcomm stated in a press assertion. The brand new chip will energy high-tier smartphones from corporations together with Honor, iQoo, Motorola, Oppo, Realme, and Xiaomi. Whereas different smartphone distributors are but to disclose their plans, Honor has confirmed that the Snapdragon 778G will probably be accessible on the Honor 50 sequence.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G specs

Qualcomm has provided the Kryo 670 CPU on the Snapdragon 778G SoC that’s designed to supply as much as 40 p.c higher efficiency over the Kryo 475 CPU accessible on the Snapdragon 768G. The chip additionally consists of the Adreno 642L GPU that can also be rated to ship as much as 40 p.c sooner graphics over the predecessor. Along with the brand new CPU and GPU, the Snapdragon 778G has a low-power Hexagon 770 processor and 2nd-generation Qualcomm Sensing Hub to offer next-generation AI experiences.

Snapdragon 778G additionally consists of Qualcomm Spectra 570L triple picture sign processor (ISP) that’s able to concurrently capturing triple photos of as much as 22-megapixel decision. The triple ISP additionally helps vast, ultra-wide, and zoom cameras in addition to affords 4K HDR10+ video capturing.

When it comes to connectivity, Snapdragon 778G has an built-in Snapdragon X53 5G modem that helps mmWave and sub-6 5G networks. There may be additionally the Qualcomm FastConnect 6700 Connectivity System to assist multi-gigabit class Wi-Fi 6 speeds of as much as 2.9 Gbps. The chip is able to supporting Wi-Fi 6/ 6E, 5G, and Bluetooth v5.2. It’s also claimed to supply low-latency connectivity. There are GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, and NavIC assist for location providers.

For cellular avid gamers, Snapdragon 778G helps Qualcomm Recreation Fast Contact that’s touted to ship as much as 20 p.c sooner enter response for contact latency over the predecessor. The chip additionally has different Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming options, together with Variable Fee Shading.

The Snapdragon 778G has LPDDR5 RAM assist for as much as 3200MHz frequency and as much as 16GB capability. It additionally helps full-HD+ shows with as much as 144Hz refresh price — together with HDR10 and HDR10+ assist. Smartphone distributors might additionally supply as much as 4K shows at 60Hz refresh price.

Qualcomm has additionally provided its Fast Cost 4+ expertise for a sooner charging expertise. The chip additionally consists of assist for USB model 3.1 with the USB Kind-C interface.

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