Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung Electronics have come together to introduce the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Samsung's latest foldable smartphones, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, as well as the latest Galaxy Tab S9 series. The Snapdragon 8 2nd Gen for Galaxy represents a significant advancement in connected computing, bringing innovative AI experiences, desktop-level gaming capabilities, and professional-grade photography features to consumers worldwide.
Alex Katouzian, Senior Vice President and Head of Mobile, Compute, and XR Business Units at Qualcomm Technologies highlighted the importance of this strategic partnership with Samsung in delivering the best mobile experience to consumers. He expressed excitement about offering the 2nd Gen Snapdragon 8 for Galaxy on the flagship Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series, as Samsung continues to lead in innovation.
Samsung's head of Technology Strategy Team, Song In-gang, shared the company's belief in providing new and exciting experiences through a variety of form factors based on cutting-edge technologies. He expressed enthusiasm for bringing the 2nd generation of Snapdragon 8 for Galaxy to the latest flagship Galaxy devices, anticipating the new possibilities these products will present to users.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy comes with key technologies that enhance the user experience:
Snapdragon Smart: Featuring Qualcomm's most advanced AI Engine, the platform leverages the upgraded Qualcomm® Hexagon™ Processor for improved AI performance. The Snapdragon 8 2nd Gen for Galaxy also includes the latest Qualcomm® Sensing Hub, supporting ultra-low power AI experiences like AI-based noise canceling during video and voice calls.
Snapdragon SightTM: Redefining the professional-level camera experience, the platform incorporates Snapdragon Cognitive ISP, enabling real-time video segmentation for image quality improvement, ultra-low-light video capture, and multi-frame noise reduction technology.
Snapdragon Gaming: The platform supports real-time, hardware-accelerated ray tracing with faster Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPUs, delivering lifelike lighting and reflections in mobile games. It also supports the Vulkan API version 1.3 for improved graphics performance and a seamless transition of gaming experiences from desktop to mobile.
Multigigabit Connectivity: The new Samsung Galaxy lineup is equipped with Qualcomm's leading connectivity solutions, including the Snapdragon® X70 Modem-RF System, Qualcomm FastConnect™ for high-speed and ultra-low-latency Wi-Fi, and the latest Bluetooth audio features.
The collaboration between Qualcomm and Samsung represents a significant step forward in delivering cutting-edge mobile technology to consumers, promising enhanced AI capabilities, exceptional camera experiences, and unparalleled gaming performance.
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