Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G with faster CPU and GPU

Qualcomm has announced a follow up to its Snapdragon 865, the Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G, featuring a boost to both CPU and GPU performance. 

The Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G from Qualcomm features a CPU that runs up to 3.1 GHz – a 10% increase from the original chip. The upgraded SoC also comes with an Adreno 650 GPU that offers 10% faster graphics rendering and the chip is compatible with Qualcomm FastConnect 6900, which is capable of delivering Wi-Fi speeds up to 3.6 Gbps.

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“As we work to scale 5G, we continue to invest in our premium tier, 8-series mobile platforms, to push the envelope in terms of performance and power efficiency and deliver the next generation of camera, AI and gaming experiences,” said Alex Katouzian, senior vice president and general manager, mobile, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Building upon the success of Snapdragon 865, the new Snapdragon 865 Plus will deliver enhanced performance for the next wave of flagship smartphones.”

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Kitguru says: The original Snapdragon 865 has made its way into more than 140 devices, which shows that it's been a popular platform both with manufacturers and consumers. Now the Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G promises to deliver even better performance than the original. What are your thoughts on Qualcomm's upgraded SoC?

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