Chipmaker company Qualcomm Technologies made a major push — for better or for worse — to put 5G in the hands of as many customers as possible in 2020 and that mission is extending into 2021. Qualcomm recently launched Snapdragon 480 5G Mobile Platform – the first 4-series mobile platform equipped with 5G – for affordable devices.
Snapdragon 480 continues to help drive further proliferation of 5G, allowing users access to truly global 5G connectivity and series-defying performance to power in-demand productivity and entertainment experiences, the company said in a statement.
Kedar Kondap, Vice President, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies Inc said;
“Qualcomm Technologies continues to accelerate 5G commercialisation globally to make 5G smartphones more accessible, especially as people worldwide continue to connect remotely. The Snapdragon 480 5G mobile platform will exceed OEM’s and consumer’s expectations in delivering high- and mid-tier features at an affordable price.”
What’s most important about the Snapdragon 480 is 5G. The new chip is the first Snapdragon 400-series release to offer this new connectivity and does so with an X51 modem built-in. That modem enables both sub-6GHz and mmWave connections which means 5G will be supported on most networks today and going forward. Qualcomm says the chip was able to hit download speeds of up to 2.5Gbps and upload speeds of up to 660Mbps.
The Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 480 5G Mobile platform takes a huge leap forward in mobile connectivity for the 4-series. The Snapdragon X51 5G Modem-RF System supports multiple 5G spectrums, modes, and frequencies—at lightning-fast speeds. And with support for 2×2 Wi-Fi 6, more users than ever before have access to widespread, robust connections—both at home and on-the-go.
Snapdragon 480 enables multi-gigabit 5G connections for near instantaneous uploads and downloads and supports multiple frequencies for flexibility and accessibility. Snapdragon 480 also allows smartphone users to stay productive longer and recharge faster. It also features additional trailblazing wireless technologies such as support for dual-frequency GPS and NavIC for accurate location positioning.
The Snapdragon 480 upgrades streaming and gaming user experiences. The 120fps FHD+ display support provides incredible content clarity and quick, smooth graphics rendering. The platform offers fully immersive entertainment with Qualcomm aptX audio, optimised gaming experiences across popular titles, seamless streaming for HD content and faster application load times. The first commercial devices powered by the Snapdragon 480 5G mobile platform are expected to be announced in early 2021.
