Qualcomm Snapdragon is a line of mobile system-on-chip (SoC) processors developed and manufactured by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. The first Snapdragon processor was released in 2007, and since then, the Snapdragon family has evolved significantly, introducing new and improved features with each new model. Snapdragon processors are used in a wide range of mobile devices including smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches.
Snapdragon processors feature a combination of CPU, GPU, and other processing components that work together to provide a fast and efficient user experience. Some of the key features of Snapdragon processors include:
- High-performance CPU cores that deliver fast processing speeds and power efficiency.
- Integrated graphics processing units (GPU) that provide high-quality visuals and support for advanced gaming and multimedia applications.
- Advanced imaging and video processing capabilities that enable high-quality photos and video recording.
- Connectivity options that support the latest Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular standards, such as 5G.
- Support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications, such as natural language processing and computer vision.
Snapdragon processors are used in a variety of popular mobile devices from leading manufacturers such as Samsung, Google, LG, and Sony, among others.
Here is a List of Qualcomm Snapdragon Processors:
- Snapdragon S1 (QSD8x50) – The first Snapdragon processor was released in November 2007. It was used in HTC smartphones and featured a 1GHz CPU, Adreno 130 GPU, and support for up to 720p video recording.
- Snapdragon S2 (MSM8x55, MSM7x30) – Released in June 2010, the Snapdragon S2 was used in mid-range smartphones and tablets. It featured a 1.4GHz CPU, Adreno 205 GPU, and support for up to 1080p video recording.
- Snapdragon S3 (APQ8060, MSM8260) – Launched in November 2010, the Snapdragon S3 was used in high-end smartphones and tablets. It featured a 1.5GHz CPU, Adreno 220 GPU, and support for up to 1080p video recording.
- Snapdragon S4 (MSM8960, APQ8064) – Released in February 2012, the Snapdragon S4 was used in high-end smartphones and tablets. It featured a 1.5GHz CPU, Adreno 225 GPU, and support for up to 1080p video recording. The Snapdragon S4 was the first processor to support LTE connectivity.
- Snapdragon 200 (MSM8x10, MSM8x12) – Launched in December 2012, the Snapdragon 200 was used in entry-level smartphones and feature phones. It featured a 1.2GHz CPU, Adreno 302 GPU, and support for up to 720p video recording.
- Snapdragon 400 (MSM8x26, MSM8x28) – Released in June 2013, the Snapdragon 400 was used in mid-range smartphones and tablets. It featured a 1.7GHz CPU, Adreno 305 GPU, and support for up to 1080p video recording.
- Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064T, MSM8960T) – Launched in January 2013, the Snapdragon 600 was used in high-end smartphones and tablets. It featured a 1.9GHz CPU, Adreno 320 GPU, and support for up to 1080p video recording.
- Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) – Released in July 2013, the Snapdragon 800 was used in high-end smartphones and tablets. It featured a 2.3GHz CPU, Adreno 330 GPU, and support for up to 4K video recording.
- Snapdragon 805 (APQ8084) – Launched in November 2013, the Snapdragon 805 was used in high-end smartphones and tablets. It featured a 2.7GHz CPU, Adreno 420 GPU, and support for up to 4K video recording.
- Snapdragon 810 (MSM8994) – Released in April 2015, the Snapdragon 810 was used in high-end smartphones and tablets. It featured an octa-core CPU, Adreno 430 GPU, and support for up to 4K video recording.
- Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) – Launched in January 2016, the Snapdragon 820 was used in high-end smartphones and tablets. It featured a quad-core CPU, Adreno 530 GPU, and support for up to 4K video recording.
- Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) – Released
