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Snapdragon 800 in action

Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors are designed to enable more experiences, advanced features and capabilities than any other mobile processor.

Choreographed efficiency

Choreographed efficiency

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor leverages its Asynchronous Multi-Processing (aSMP) design to produce amazing results. Select a task and one the four cores will snap into action. Each core can throttle up and down depending on the task. The result is increased battery efficiency and a whole lot of performance.

Game in new dimensions

Game in new dimensions

Ready to see the latest and greatest in the world of mobile gaming? Check out the Snapdragon 800 processor. It can power HD quality resolution and amazing 3D gaming experiences.

Camera Tricks

Camera Tricks

Ready to see the future of mobile imaging? With up to three cameras and sixteen sensors, devices containing Snapdragon processors are pushing the boundaries of what is possible on a smartphone or tablet. And it’s not just about taking the coolest pictures anymore, now you can edit, enhance, and share photos and movies without leaving your phone.

Technology that listens to you.

Technology that listens to you.

Voice activation enabled by Snapdragon processors even listens while on standby. The result? You enjoy power savings and voice control experience that you can use without even touching your device.

Snapdragon 800 Specs

Processing

28nm HPm quad core Krait 400 CPU at up to 2.3GHz per core

LP-DDR3 memory for high performance and low latency

GPU

Updated Adreno 330 GPU delivers up to 50% increase in graphics performance2.

Support for advanced graphic and compute APIs, including OpenGL ES 3.0, DirectX, OpenCL, Renderscript Compute and FlexRender™3

Power Management

Energy efficient High Performance for Mobile (HPm) technology

aSMP dynamic CPU power control for sustained peak performance

New Quick Charge 2.0 integrated for up to 75% faster battery charging4

DSP

Hexagon, QDSP6V5A, 600MHz

Hexagon DSP enables ultra-low power operation for a variety of applications like music playback, enhanced audio and advanced editing applications

Modem

True 4G LTE World Mode, supporting LTE FDD, LTE TDD, WCDMA, CDMA1x, EV-DO, TD-SCDMA and GSM1

4G LTE with Carrier Aggregation for speeds up to 150 Mbps

USB

USB 3.0/2.01

New USB 3.0 for ultra-fast transfers

Bluetooth

BT4.0 + Integrated digital core

WiFi

802.11ac1 Wi-Fi for peak Wi-Fi performance + Integrated digital core1

GPS

IZat GNSS location technology combines multiple location services into a single high performance navigation system for auto and pedestrian applications

Video

Capture, playback and display in UltraHD video (with four times 1080p pixel density)

Camera

Up to 21 Megapixel, stereoscopic 3D

Dual Image Signal Processors for Snapdragon Camera support simultaneous camera/video, ultrafast 640 Megapixel/second capture speeds and computational camera

Display

Higher display resolutions (up to 2560x2048) and Miracast 1080p HD support

1080p and 4K external displays

Process Technology

28nm HPm

1 Available only in select processors

2 Compared to its predecessor, Adreno 320

3 FlexRender is designed to help the Adreno GPU boost speed and save power by dynamically switching between drawing pixels in direct or deferred rendering mode

4 As compared to devices without fast charge technology

Snapdragon 800 processors include the following part numbers: 8074, 8274, 8674 and 8974

  • Read the Snapdragon 800 product brief

Get your development on

Get your development on

The Mobile Development Platform, based on a Snapdragon 800 processor, provides developers with early access to the high-performance Android 4.2 platform for developing, testing, optimizing, and showcasing applications and games.

Snapdragon 600

Snapdragon 600

Designed for high-tier smartphones and tablets.
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Snapdragon 400

Snapdragon 400

Designed for mid-tier and high-volume smartphones and tablets.
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Snapdragon 200

Snapdragon 200

Designed for high-volume smartphones and tablets.
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Power-Packed Processing

Power-Packed Processing

A unique combination of power and efficiency, Qualcomm Snapdragon processors enable your mobile world.
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Compare Snapdragon 800, 600, 400, 200

Compare Snapdragon 800, 600, 400, 200

Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, 600, 400 & 200 processors have the right combination of performance and power efficiency for the device you love.
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04 Sep 13

Samsung GALAXY Note 3: the next big phablet

Announced September 4th at IFA in Berlin, and available in the US in October, the new Samsung GALAXY Note 3 is poised to be a showstopper in the world of phablets.
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The new Moto X is ready when you are

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01 Oct 13

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30 Sep 13

Google updating Android apps ahead of KitKat

26 Sep 13
03 Sep 13

The new Moto X is ready when you are

Android users – notice some updates to your smartphone handsets? Google is preparing to update to KitKat – here’s the info on the updates: http://bit.ly/19j6omX
Android users – notice some updates to your smartphone handsets? Google is preparing to update to KitKat – here’s the info on the updates: http://bit.ly/19j6omX
Featuring a #Snapdragon 400 processor and loads of HTC-only goodies, the HTC One Mini is a smartphone to be reckoned with. We’ve got the specs on this powerful little device: http://bit.ly/1aTBys7
There’s fast, there’s really fast - and then there’s the Snapdragon 600, featured in the new HTC One.
Engadget describes the LG Mobile's G2 as “one of the most tempting smartphones [they’ve] seen in months.” The Snapdragon 800 processor has a lot to do with it: http://engt.co/18lRNc6
Engadget describes the LG Mobile's G2 as “one of the most tempting smartphones [they’ve] seen in months.” The Snapdragon 800 processor has a lot to do with it: http://engt.co/18lRNc6
Is your phone your “right hand” to life? Does it contain lots of your private information? Protect yourself and your data with these tips. http://bit.ly/1fID6Vy
Is your phone your “right hand” to life? Does it contain lots of your private information? Protect yourself and your data with these tips. http://bit.ly/1fID6Vy
If you’re anything like us, then you can’t wait to get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy S4. Who’s planning to pre-order today? http://bit.ly/14w9B6M
We’re excited to be on the scene at the 2013 Game Developers Conference. See what we’re doing to make gaming on your next smartphone even better than it is today:

Jump, run and chase faster with the @Snapdragon 800 processor on #XperiaZ1. Which #XperiaGames will you play first? pic.twitter.com/q2sfkVodQu

— Sony Xperia (@sonyxperia) September 27, 2013

In the market for a new #Android smartphone? Check out the top 10 highest rated before you pull the trigger: http://t.co/LL0PAZhbBM

— Snapdragon (@Snapdragon) October 1, 2013

With a powerful processor and sleek design, see why @CNET is calling the @HTC One “state-of-the-art”: http://t.co/zD3c9EoDhm

— Snapdragon (@Snapdragon) October 1, 2013

Ever wonder how the @LG G2 got its stable camera? See how Lizzy the chicken helped: http://t.co/vvwhCCEEc9

— Snapdragon (@Snapdragon) September 30, 2013

Mondays are the toughest days to wake up. What’s your favorite alarm #app to get you going? #mobile

— Snapdragon (@Snapdragon) September 30, 2013
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