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This new chip is said to come with an optional 5G modem.
The optional 5G modem is expected to make way for cheaper flagship phones. Qualcomm is making a new Snapdragon 888 SoC variant.
Qualcomm has already launched two flagship chipsets this year i.e. the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and the Snapdragon 870 SoC. And if rumours are something to go by, then it looks like we ll be getting another flagship chipset from the house of Qualcomm this year as they seem to be set on giving more options to OEMs for making a variety of flagship phones.
According to a new tweet from a reliable source, it looks like Qualcomm is working on a new model of the Snapdragon 888. It is said to be the lower-end derivative of the Snapdragon 888 that lacks an integrated 5G modem. This means the OEMs using this particular chipset will have an option to launch 4G LTE variants of the flagship phones.
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One of the biggest surprises for smartphone lovers this year wasn’t the almighty Snapdragon 888 chip. In fact, it was its lesser sibling, i.e., the Snapdragon 870. Despite having 5G connectivity, this chip allows OEMs to offer flagship-levels of performance at much lower prices (the Redmi K40 is a prime example). However, Qualcomm wants to aim for cheaper phones with another affordable chip in the making. Also Read - Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G SoC announced, will offer faster download speeds and more power
Based on a leak from reputed tipster Roland Quandt, Qualcomm could be working on a low-end derivative of the Snapdragon 888 chip. While the specifics are not yet revealed, Quandt says this chip will skip the 5G modem. This could mean smartphone brands may be able to deliver the performance of Qualcomm’s latest chip without incurring its sky-high prices. Is this indicative of a Snapdragon 888 Lite? Also Read - An Android game console with 5G? Qualcomm is wo