Qualcomm discusses benefits of the new Snapdragon 821 processor at IFA
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Asus' ZenFone 3 is already confirmed as the first recipient of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 821 chip, which should be considered a mid-term bump to the ubiquitous Snapdragon 820. Announced last month, Qualcomm has seized the opportunity to share a few more details at the IFA trade show in Berlin.
As noted before now, the chip is still a quad-core offering, but Qualcomm has boosted clock speeds with the Snapdragon 821. High performance cores max out at 2.4 GHz versus 2.2 GHz with the 820, while the economic cores see a welcome bump from 1.6 GHz to 2 GHz. According to Qualcomm, the new silicon offers a 10 percent speed increase, and thanks to its more efficient nature, your battery should last around 5 percent longer.
For the camera-savvy, there's Dual PDAF (phase detection auto-focus) support, which means auto-focus will be a tad more responsive in less-than-ideal environments. Point-and-shoot aficionados should also enjoy the Extended Laser Auto-Focus Ranging support, which enhances focus on distant subjects.
source: Qualcomm via Android Central
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