Snapdragon 855 Plus: It can change mobile gaming and AI experience, what's different?

US-based chipmaker Qualcomm Technologies recently unveiled its latest Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset for enhanced AI experience, gaming, improved graphics, augmented reality and robust 5G connectivity.

Built especially to raise gaming experience to the next level, the chipset is an upgradation to the 2019 Android flagship Snapdragon 855 5G mobile processor. Using the X50 5G modem and Qualcomm Technologies' RF Front-end solutions, the new processor also supports 5G connectivity to deliver cutting-edge cellular performance, superior coverage and all-day battery life in premium 5G-enabled devices.

Comparison with 855 and 845 mobile processor

• The new chipset features Qualcomm Kyro 485 Prime CPU core that clocks speed at up to 2.96GHz, which is faster than 855 and 845 mobile processors that boast up to 2.84GHz and 2.8 GHz speed respectively
• Adreno 640 GPU offers a 15 percent increased performance over standard Snapdragon 855 and 845 processors
• Both 855 and 855 plus feature support for Snapdragon X24 LTE modem for 4G connectivity while the 845 supports X20 LTE modem

Ultimate gaming experience

The Snapdragon Elite Gaming Experience provides features that are fully optimized for enhanced experiences in gaming. It also features software enhancements such as Game Jank Reducer, Game Fast Loader, Game AntiCheat Extensions, and more, thus giving incredible crystal-clear visuals and audio to fuel next-level gaming experiences. The Vulkan 1.1 Graphics Driver runs off 20 percent less power than Open GL ES, thus providing better gaming graphics.

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"Snapdragon 855 Plus will raise the bar for elite gamers with the increase in CPU and GPU performance and elevate experiences for 5G, gaming, AI and XR, which is something our OEM customers look to us to deliver," said Kedar Kondap, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., while commenting on the new mobile platform.

According to Qualcomm, it's 4th generation multi-core AI Engine delivers ultra-responsive gaming experience and harnesses the best of multi-gigabit 4G connectivity while holding the key to new, uncharted levels of 5G gaming. Also, aptX Audio and Aqstic audio technologies provide optimum audio quality, better voice recognition, and power savings for thrilling mobile gaming.

Other Features

• Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6-ready technology featuring Dual-band simultaneous (DBS), Target Wakeup Time for up to 67 percent better power efficiency, 8x8 sounding, WPA3 security support
• Qualcomm 60 GHz Wi-Fi technology featuring always-on ambient Wi-Fi sensing, multi-gigabit speeds, and wire equivalent latency
• Bluetooth 5.0 version with 2 Mbps speed
• Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ technology
• 4K Ultra HD display
• HDR10+ mobile video capture
• USB Version 3.1 with C-support
• Camera - Dual 14-bit Spectra 380 ISP
• Memory - 4x16bit, LPDDR4x with a 2133MHz speed

Consumers can expect commercial devices powered by Snapdragon 855 plus processor in the latter half of 2019.