MWC 2014: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor

Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon 801 processor, “which includes several new enhancements to its predecessor, the Snapdragon 800 SoC, while maintaining software and pin compatibility”, said the firm.

Like the 800, it has integrated 4G LTE Cat 4 and 802.11ac Wi-Fi, a quad core Krait 400 CPU, and an Adreno 330 GPU.

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Boosts to the CPU, GPU, DSP, camera sensor and memory components mean the 801 has support for larger, faster camera sensors and improved image post-processing, as well as better mobile graphics and gaming, higher speed SD card memory, and dedicated hardware for dual-SIM/dual active (DSDA) service in China.

“The Snapdragon 801 processor is expected to be available in commercial devices this quarter,” said Qualcomm.

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