Qualcomm has unveiled its new mid-price mobile device chip. Snapdragon 678, because this is the name of the new model, is the successor of Snapdragon 675. However, it is not a system developed from scratch, but an improved version of its predecessor in several ranges. Looking at the dry technical specification describing the real possibilities and features of the processor, I dare to say that the new proposal of the American manufacturer will work even in the so-called mediums aspiring to be called flagships. So we can expect increased performance, wider photographic possibilities and smoother gameplay in three-dimensional mobile games. Let’s take a look at the specs in detail.

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Barely Qualcomm announced its flagship chip for a year 2021 – Snapdragon model 888, and already boasts another, this time a mid-range chip made in 11 – nanometer technological process. Kryo cores 460 operate here at a frequency of 2.2 GHz, which in combination with Adreno graphics 612 and Spectra chip 250 L responsible for image processing and 8 GB make the unit noticeably more efficient than its predecessor. In the subject of photography, we can count on camera support with a resolution of up to 192 MP and video recording in 4K. The image will be displayed on the FHD + screen (2520 x 1080 pixels) with 10 – bit depth of color.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon modem X 12 LTE will allow you to get download speeds up to 600 Mb / s and send to 150 Mb / s. WiFi is 802. 11 ac Wave 2 operating in two ranges – 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with the MIMO 1×1 option. The Qualcomm Snapdragon unit 678 has Bluetooth 5.0, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS, SBAS, USB-C (3.1) and aptX audio compatibility. Smartphones equipped with the said system will be able to be charged with Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+. We will get to know the first devices in Q1 2021.

Source: Qualcomm