Chipmaker Qualcomm has debuted its latest mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, marking a significant leap forward in the realm of mobile processing technology. This new chip is designed to significantly boost the power of on-device artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within smartphones. The chip could pave the way for exciting AI-powered features like advanced photo editing, real-time translation, and possibly even creating unique content through generative AI models.
Key Highlights
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 prioritizes advanced AI performance for on-device tasks.
- The chip promises faster processing and better energy efficiency.
- Potential for AI-powered features like real-time translation and advanced image editing.
- Expected to power upcoming high-end Android phones.
What’s New with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3?
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 builds upon the success of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 but places a heavy emphasis on the AI capabilities of smartphones. Qualcomm claims the chip will allow on-device support for popular AI models, including Meta’s Llama 2 and Google’s Gemini Nano. These types of models could lead to new ways to interact with our phones and apps. Additionally, the chip will provide general performance gains and power efficiency improvements over its predecessor.
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Rather than relying heavily on cloud-based AI, the trend in tech is moving towards having more AI processing done directly on the device. This offers benefits like faster response times, the ability to function without an internet connection, and enhanced privacy since user data may not need to be sent to external servers.
Smartphone manufacturers, particularly those from China, are expected to begin incorporating the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 into new devices. While it likely won’t reach the same flagship status as the main Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, this new chip will power upper-tier phones at a slightly more accessible price point.
