Qualcomm has announced the addition of two new mid-range processors to their mobile CPU lineup — the Snapdragon 430 and the Snapdragon 617.
The Snapdragon 430 comes equipped with new modems, enabling X6 LTE, with Cat 4 downlink speeds of up to 150 Mbps and support of 2×10 MHz Carrier Aggregation, and Cat 5 uplink speed of up to 75 Mbps via support for 64-QAM. This is a first for processors in its price range. In addition, the 430 supports dual camera configurations and sensors up to 21MP. Using the new Qualcomm Adreno 505 GPU brings support for Open GL ES3.1, Android Extension Pack, and OpenCL 2.0.
The Snapdragon 617 takes things a step higher. For faster LTE data, the Snapdragon 617 integrates the X8 LTE modem, featuring support for Cat 7 download speeds of up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 100 Mbps using bi-directional 2×20 MHz carrier aggregation. It also features the same software and camera architecture as the 620 and 618 at a lower price point.
Devices using the Snapdragon 430 are expected to be available in Q2 2016, and the Snapdragon 617 is expected to be available in consumer devices before the end of 2015. The full press release follows.
Qualcomm Announces Addition of Two New Processors to Snapdragon Mid-Range Lineup
-The Snapdragon 430 and 617 processors will push the envelope in high and mid-tier 4G LTE mobile devices with carrier aggregation and enhanced uplink connectivity -
