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Snapdragon 888's successor may feature Leica technology

Qualcomm is also said to be working on a stripped-down variant of the Snapdragon 888.

Mar 08, 2021, 5:49 PM, by Anam Hamid, 0 comments

Qualcomm's serious chip shortage may last until late this year

Qualcomm, the biggest supplier of mobile microprocessors worldе, is seriously struggling to keep up with an increasingly high demand for its chips now that the COVID-induced drop in demand has begun righting itself. Biden recently announced he would seek $37 billion in funding for chip manufacturers in the US, including Qualcomm, but it could take a long time before its effect reaches smartphone sellers and end consumers.

Mar 08, 2021, 10:37 AM, by Doroteya Borisova, 1 comment

Snapdragon 775 seemingly set to take performance of mid-tier Android phones to a new level

Leaked internal document suggests the chip will exceed expectations.

Mar 05, 2021, 6:31 PM, by Anam Hamid, 6 comments

Geekbench listing reveals Asus ROG Phone 5's dizzying RAM count

It could be the first phone to offer 18GB of RAM.

Mar 02, 2021, 9:49 AM, by Anam Hamid, 3 comments

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Xiaomi Redmi K40 series is here to take on the Galaxy S21 with top specs and half the price

The K40 Pro and Pro Plus are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and come with a 120Hz screen.

Feb 25, 2021, 11:14 AM, by Anam Hamid, 2 comments

Qualcomm might count on TSMC to produce a 4nm Snapdragon chip next year

A rumor calls for Qualcomm to return to TSMC to manufacture the Snapdragon chip due for release in 2022. Samsung has produced the last two Snapdragon chipsets, the 865 and the 888.

Feb 24, 2021, 4:55 PM, by Alan Friedman, 1 comment

5G Motorola Edge S/G100 and the new Snapdragon 870 chip get benchmarked by Geekbench

The Motorola Edge S, which might be known outside China as the Motorola G100, was benchmarked by Geekbench. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset, and is equipped with a 5000mAh battery and 5G support.

Feb 22, 2021, 12:41 PM, by Alan Friedman, 1 comment

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 vs Galaxy Buds 1: Differences we expect so far

2 days ago, 8:32 AM, by Radoslav Minkov

Should you wait for the upcoming Galaxy Buds 2 or just pick up the ones that are already out? We compare the two to find out.

Samsung Galaxy A12 Review: Cheap can be fun

Jul 23, 2021, 10:00 AM, by Viktor Yankov

Now, I know we mostly show more expensive devices here, but this time, we got our hands on one of the cheapest if not the cheapest new options from Samsung, the Galaxy A12.

OnePlus Nord 2 vs Nord 1

Jul 23, 2021, 10:00 AM, by Victor Hristov

The OnePlus Nord 2 has big shoes to fill: the original OnePlus Nord was among the best in the $400 price segment, and the Nord 2 brings improvements with a new processor, improved camera and a nearly 10% larger battery...

OnePlus Nord 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

Jul 22, 2021, 11:50 AM, by Victor Hristov

The OnePlus Nord 2 vs Galaxy A52 5G: these two mid-range phones are your best choices in this price class, but what are the differences and which one has better cameras and battery life?...

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OnePlus Nord 2 Review: do you even need a flagship?

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Jul 22, 2021, 9:46 AM, by Victor Hristov

The Nord 2 is OnePlus' best mid-range phone that ups the ante with a new processor that is much faster than the average for this price class, it brings big improvements to the camera system, and even a larger battery...

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OnePlus Nord N200 5G Review: Budget excellence with one compromise

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Jul 19, 2021, 9:45 AM, by Eugene Jeong

OnePlus’s Nord series has brought the brand’s blend of value and trendsetting features to more accessible price points. Continuing this trend, the new Nord N200 5G arrives at just $240, with a sleek design, superb display, and excellent battery life...

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Galaxy S21 Ultra: what we know so far

Jul 13, 2021, 9:05 AM, by Victor Hristov

The iPhone 13 Pro Max shapes up to be a handsome upgrade, but can it take on the Android powerhouse that is the Galaxy S21 Ultra and its zoom camera? We dive deep in the differences between the two...

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: what we know so far

Jul 13, 2021, 7:50 AM, by Victor Hristov

The iPhone 13 Pro Max brings a bigger battery, faster performance and a 120Hz ProMotion display, but is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 12 Pro Max?...

iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12: biggest differences expected so far

Jul 13, 2021, 7:42 AM, by Victor Hristov

What new features does the iPhone 13 offer vs iPhone 12? And what are the differences between the two?...

Google Pixel 6 vs Apple iPhone 13: What to expect

Jul 13, 2021, 2:54 AM, by Victor Hristov

The Google Pixel 6 might be a legitimate threat to the iPhone 13, but what are the key differences?...

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Galaxy S21

Jul 07, 2021, 10:34 AM, by Daniel Petrov

With the S21 FE, Samsung will want to repeat the S20 FE popularity but has it cut the right corners to face its Galaxy S21 inspiration with equal success?

Sony Xperia 1 III vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Jul 07, 2021, 8:01 AM, by Victor Hristov

The Sony Xperia 1 III comes with a brand new zoom camera, but how does it compare against the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and its "Space Zoom"?...

TSMC benefits from heavy demand for 5nm chips offsetting the loss of orders from Huawei

Despite losing Huawei's business, contract foundry TSMC is dealing with heavy demand for 5nm chips. A semiconductor shortage in the Auto industry is also helping TSMC.

Feb 19, 2021, 12:34 AM, by Alan Friedman, 1 comment

Qualcomm seeks to block NVIDIA's $40 billion bid to buy ARM

Qualcomm is objecting with regulators in various countries about NVIDIA's $40 billion bid to purchase ARM. The latter is known for its CPU cores and is also the third largest supplier of graphic chips.

Feb 12, 2021, 6:05 PM, by Alan Friedman, 1 comment

Qualcomm's new CEO says Huawei chip ban adds much needed capacity at TSMC

Qualcomm's incoming CEO says that the ban on global foundries sending chips to Huawei is good because it will alleviate a global chip shortage as TSMC will have more openings for chip production.

Feb 11, 2021, 11:08 PM, by Alan Friedman, 2 comments

Apple to take 53% of TSMC's 5nm chip production this year according to fresh estimate

Apple is estimated to account for 53% of TSMC's 5nm shipments this year according to Counterpoint Research estimates. Qualcomm will be next, responsible for 24% of TSMC's 5nm chip production this year.

Feb 06, 2021, 10:54 PM, by Alan Friedman, 1 comment

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Jan 31, 2021, 3:56 PM, by Alan Friedman, 5 comments

Rumored ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G could sport a 200MP main camera

A couple of posts on Weibo from a tipster and a ZTE insider seems to indicate that we could see a 200MP main camera on the unannounced ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G which would be powered by the 5nm Snapdragon 888 SoC.

Jan 30, 2021, 9:40 PM, by Alan Friedman, 0 comments

Samsung plans on building a fab in the states to build cutting-edge chips

Samsung, looking to top TSMC and become the top contract foundry in the world, plans on spending over $10 billion to build a cutting-edge foundry in the United States.

Jan 22, 2021, 5:01 PM, by Alan Friedman, 5 comments

Honor moves on from Huawei as it signs deals with Qualcomm, Intel, and others

Honor has announced new supply agreements with Qualcomm, Intel, Samsung, Sony, MediaTek, and others. The company plans to offer an ecosystem of products ranging from smartphones to laptops.

Jan 22, 2021, 8:01 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 1 comment

Collateral damage: MediaTek dethrones Qualcomm in world's largest smartphone market

Sanctions imposed by the US on Huawei are having unintended effects.

Jan 21, 2021, 5:46 PM, by Anam Hamid, 4 comments

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 870 as the perfect chip for budget flagships

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 870 as a replacement for the Snapdragon 865/Plus chipsets. It's aimed at budget flagships and will be used in upcoming OnePlus, Motorola, Xiaomi, Oppo, and iQOO phones.

Jan 19, 2021, 8:30 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 3 comments

Qualcomm acquires two-year-old company, founded by former Apple chipset engineers, for $1.4 billion

Qualcomm has just bought two-year-old startup company Nuvia, founded by former Apple chipset engineers, hoping to maintain chipset leadership and improve chip performance for future flagship phone SoCs.

Jan 14, 2021, 4:43 AM, by Iskra Petrova, 0 comments

Upcoming Snapdragon 888 flagship from Xiaomi will be half the price of the Galaxy S21

The Redmi K40 is also confirmed to have a 4,000mAh battery.

Jan 12, 2021, 12:59 AM, by Anam Hamid, 3 comments

Qualcomm introduces faster fingerprint sensor for smartphones

Simply dubbed Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2, the new fingerprint sensor is said to offer a better user experience thanks to enhanced technologies and acoustics (ultrasonic waves).

Jan 11, 2021, 3:36 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

Apple to receive the majority of 5nm wafer shipments this year thanks to demand for 5G

A fresh report from Counterpoint Research calls for continued growth in the semiconductor industry thanks to increased demand for cutting-edge chipsets for 5G enabled handsets.

Jan 11, 2021, 2:36 PM, by Alan Friedman, 0 comments

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 480 chipset brings 5G to the masses

Performance-wise, the Snapdragon 480 is based on 8nm process and features the Qualcomm Kryo 460 CPU clocked at up to 2 GHz, Qualcomm Adreno 619 GPU, and Qualcomm Hexagon 686 processor.

Jan 04, 2021, 6:18 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 1 comment

Qualcomm is no longer the top supplier of chipsets for smartphones

MediaTek replaced Qualcomm as the top supplier of chipsets for smartphones during the third quarter with a 31% share. When it comes to 5G, Qualcomm remains the leading provider.

Dec 26, 2020, 1:36 PM, by Alan Friedman, 6 comments

Snapdragon 888 is Qualcomm's best chip in years, insider suggests

The new chip promises improvements in all key departments.

Dec 17, 2020, 11:57 AM, by Anam Hamid, 3 comments

Qualcomm introduces its latest Snapdragon Mobile Platform

Qualcomm unveiled today the Snapdragon 678 Mobile Platform, the replacement chip for the Snapdragon 675. This is not a component for a 5G phone since it contains a 4G LTE modem.

Dec 15, 2020, 11:28 PM, by Alan Friedman, 0 comments

Qualcomm president Cristiano Amon has praise for Apple's new M1 chip

Qualcomm and Apple settled lawsuits that both had filed against each other leaving Qualcomm willing to praise Apple and its M1 chip for moving the ecosystem forward.

Dec 11, 2020, 9:53 PM, by Alan Friedman, 4 comments

Honor could use a mix of Qualcomm, Samsung, MediaTek, and Kirin chips for the V40 series

It's like a trail mix of chipsets for its first flagship launch as a new company.

Dec 10, 2020, 5:13 PM, by Anam Hamid, 4 comments

Samsung may finally upgrade to a new in-display fingerprint scanner with the launch of Galaxy S21

It doesn't look like the company is going to employ Qualcomm's 3D Sonic Max technology.

Dec 10, 2020, 12:10 PM, by Anam Hamid, 1 comment

Honor is close to reaching a chip supply agreement with Qualcomm

Honor is close to reaching a chip purchase agreement with Qualcomm for its smartphones, per local reports. Honor wants to overtake former owner Huawei to become the number one brand in China.

Dec 10, 2020, 4:49 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 4 comments

Data from Qualcomm suggests that Apple could produce 176 million 5G iPhone units this year

Apple ordered approximately 176 million 5G modem chips from Qualcomm for this year giving us a rough estimate about the number of 5G enabled iPhone 12 series phones the company expects to produce in 2020.

Dec 09, 2020, 3:30 PM, by Alan Friedman, 0 comments

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