Qualcomm promo video explains the Snapdragon chipset's hybrid auto-focus capabilities
No one likes to have their smartphone lag, especially when taking pictures. Handsets that use a traditional contrast focus system are slow to get your picture snapped because of the way this auto-focus system works. Once your camera application is open, the processor starts calculating to figure out the optimal focal point. The camera starts moving the lens across every focal point while the processor does its computation. Once the sharpest focus is found, the lens returns to that spot and you can take the shot. This is a very long process, even though it might seem like it happened quickly.
"Snapdragon hybrid auto focus combines these auto focus technologies with smart algorithms developed by our in-house engineers. The processor can intelligently switch between, or use these auto focus technologies simultaneously, depending on the lighting situation. In other words, you can enjoy using your smartphone with Snapdragon processors to take photos virtually anytime, anywhere and feel confident knowing your Snapdragon hybrid auto focus is engineered to give you the perfect focus."-Qualcomm
source: Qualcomm via AndroidGuys
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