Processors still make sense with 4G connectivity? Absolutely yes, especially in Italy where 5G still struggles to take off as it should. As proof of the importance of this type of processor Qualcomm presents its new mid-range SoC Snapdragon 678. After presenting a super top of the range or the888, here is that the mid-range sector continues to expand its possible smartphone offer. Let's go see the details of the SoC just born.
Here is Qualcomm Snapdragon 678, a mid-range processor that does not rely on 5G connectivity. But will a 4G SoC still make sense? Definitely yes
Based on what emerged from the technical data sheet published on the official website, it should be a upgrade of the previous Snap 675. In more purely technical terms, to change (increasing) is the clock frequency of the cores: let's move on 2.0 GHz to 2.2 GHz, while keeping the eight Kryo 460 fourth generation.
The GPU remains unchanged: in fact we find one Adreno 612 as in the previous model. Despite being the same component, Qualcomm claims a small performance boost. We don't know what it really is due to, but we trust it. As for connectivity we find Dual-band 2 × 2 ac Wi-Fi e Bluetooth 5.0 as in the best mid-range processors. In terms of ISP, therefore the hardware part dedicated to the control of optical sensors, we find full support for cameras up to 16 megapixels (single) or 48 megapixel (multi optics)
Although the company has not provided details on this, it is believed that the production process is at 11 nm. We are therefore not faced with an ultra-performing processor in terms of energy savings. The release dates are still unknown but they will not be long in coming.
As anticipated, the connectivity of this Snapdragon 678 stops at 4G, still giving a boost to the mid-range of the "old generation". Will he be lucky? Only time will tell us.
Through | Gizchina
Source | Qualcomm
