New Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Mobile Platform

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Mobile Platform, the first 4-series mobile platform equipped with 5G. Snapdragon 480 continues to help drive the further proliferation of 5G, allowing users access to truly global 5G connectivity and series-defying performance to power in-demand productivity and entertainment experiences.

San Diego: “Qualcomm Technologies continues to accelerate 5G commercialization globally to make 5G smartphones more accessible, especially as people worldwide continue to connect remotely,” said Kedar Kondap, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “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.”

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  We just made history: #5G is now available in all #Snapdragon tiers. Announcing the Snapdragon 480 5G Mobile Platform, delivering truly global 5G, series-defying performance, and enhanced entertainment for more people than ever. Learn more: https://t.co/Hx8fkhCDNq pic.twitter.com/TXDLUAxPXm

  — Qualcomm (@Qualcomm) January 4, 2021

The Snapdragon 480 5G Mobile Platform offers the most advanced 4-series capabilities to date:

5G and Connectivity

• Snapdragon 480 features the Snapdragon X51 5G Modem-RF System and other technical specifications for top mobile performance and connectivity. The Snapdragon X51 enables multi-gigabit 5G connections for near-instantaneous uploads and downloads and supports multiple frequencies for flexibility and accessibility.
• Snapdragon 480 also offers 2x2 Wi-Fi (dual Wi-Fi antennas) with a set of key Wi-Fi 6 features, such as 8x8 sounding with multi-user MIMO, Bluetooth 5.1 and advanced wireless audio capabilities.
• Snapdragon 480 features additional trailblazing wireless technologies such as support for Dual-frequency GPS and NavIC for accurate location positioning.

Performance and Battery

• Snapdragon 480 allows smartphone users to stay productive longer and recharge faster.
• Delivers upto 100% performance improvement in CPU and GPU, and up to 70% AI performance improvement compared to the previous generation.
• Snapdragon 480 also supports Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 4+ technology, a first in a 4-series.

Camera

• Capture stunning photos and videos with Qualcomm Spectra™ 345 ISP – the first triple ISP in a 4 series. Capture from all three cameras simultaneously.
• Triple 13MP photo capture can deliver an image from the ultrawide, wide and telephoto camera all at once or capture triple 720p videos simultaneously.

Entertainment

• 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, optimized gaming experiences across popular titles, seamless streaming for HD content, and faster application load times.