Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 720G, Snapdragon 662 and Snapdragon 460

Today (January 21), Qualcomm has just launched three new chipset models at a media event held in New Delhi, India. This trio includes Snapdragon 720G focused on gaming, mid-range Snapdragon 662 and low-end Snapdragon 460.

Snapdragon 720G (SM7125)

Snapdragon 720G is an upgraded version of Snapdragon 710 and Snapdragon 712. The new 8nm chip is equipped with 8 processing cores, including two high-performance Kryo 465 cores (based on Cortex-A76) with 2.3GHz and 6 GHz. Kryo 260 energy-efficient cores (based on Cortex-A55) clocked at 1.8GHz.

If you don’t know, the G suffix in the name of Snapdragon 720G stands for Gaming. This is a processor optimized for gaming, incorporating Qualcomm’s Elite Gaming features like HDR, apt-X Adaptive music compression and smoother graphics.

The Snapdragon 720G also has the same Adreno 618 GPU as the Snapdragon 730, supporting OpenGL ES 3.2 and Vulkan 1.1. It is integrated with Qualcomm’s Hexagon 692 DSP and the new Spectra 350L image signal processor, which supports satellite navigation system with the Indian Constellation (NavIC).

In terms of connectivity, this chipset has a Snapdragon X15 LTE modem with a maximum download speed of up to 800Mbps, supports Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 6 and USB 3.1. Besides, Snapdragon 720G also supports UFS 2.1 standard storage and up to 8GB RAM, up to 2520 x 1080 pixel resolution screen at 90Hz and 120Hz refresh rate with HDR10, QC 4.0 fast charging.

Snapdragon 662 (SM6115)

Speaking of processing power, it is possible to put Snapdragon 662 between Snapdragon 660 and Snapdragon 665. According to Qualcomm, this is the first chip in the 600 series to support image storage in HEIF format, allowing high-quality photography. more than half the file size.

Snapdragon 662 is manufactured on 11nm process, has 4 cores of Cortex-A73 2.0GHz and 4 cores of Cortex-A53 1.8GHz, integrated Adreno 610 GPU, Hexagon 683 AIE DSP and Spectra 340T image signal processor.

The chipset supports only Full HD + (2220 x 1080 pixels) displays at 60Hz refresh rate, eMMC and UFS 2.1 standard storage. It uses the Snapdragon X11 LTE modem with download speeds of up to 390Mbps, upload speeds of 150Mbps and also supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, dual frequency GPS, QC 3.0 and NavIC.

Snapdragon 460 (SM4250-AA)

Basically, the Snapdragon 460 is considered as the successor of the Snapdragon 450. Therefore, we will see this chip appear on cheap smartphones in the segment of about $ 150 (~ 3.5 million). According to Qualcomm, it has twice the performance of its predecessor, the Snapdragon 450.

Snapdragon 460 is manufactured on 11nm process, has 8 cores Cortex-A73 1.8GHz, combined with Adreno 610 GPU and supports Vulkan 1.1. The chipset supports the screen with a maximum resolution of 2220 x 1080 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, as well as eMMC and UFS 2.1 memory. It has Hexagon 683 AIE DSP and Spectra 340 ISP to support HEIF photography.

The Snapdragon 460 is the first 400 series processor to feature Qualcomm’s FastConnect 6100, providing maximum performance and better battery life. It also supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 and has a Snapdragon X11 LTE modem with the same upload / download speed as the Snapdragon 662. Besides, this chip also supports dual frequency GPS and NavIC. , quick charge QC 3.0.