Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 750 5G chip with improved AI

Qualcomm has announced its latest 7-series Snapdragon processor, the Snapdragon 750G, which features an integrated X52 5G modem with support for both mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G. It features an improved octa-core Kryo 570 processor clocked at 2.2 GHz that delivers 20 per cent more performance than the Snapdragon 730G chip.

The camera hardware can record 4K HDR10 video and 4K HDR with bokeh effect, while the Adreno 619 GPU is 10 per cent faster than Snapdragon 730G GPU and supports 120Hz displays, Game Color Plus and Adreno HDR Fast Blend.

The updated AI engine also allows support for AI-based echo cancellation and background noise suppression. Other features include Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ support and aptX adaptive audio for low-latency, high-quality wireless audio.

The first Snapdragon 750G-powered smartphones will be available before the end of 2020, with Xiaomi claiming to be the first to market.