--- title: "Snapdragon 850 Mobile Compute Platform" url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-850-mobile-compute-platform" description: "The Snapdragon 850 Mobile Computing Platform offers 4G LTE connectivity and all-day battery life in a laptop." --- # Snapdragon 850 Mobile Compute Platform [Join Snapdragon Insiders](https://assets.qualcomm.com/snapdragon-insiders-sign-up.html) Save to Workspace On this page [Overview](https://www.qualcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-850-mobile-compute-platform/#overview) [Benefits](https://www.qualcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-850-mobile-compute-platform/#benefits) [Video](https://www.qualcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-850-mobile-compute-platform/#video) [You deserve to be a Snapdragon Insider.](https://www.qualcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-850-mobile-compute-platform/#twocolumnhdi) [Features / Specs](https://www.qualcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-850-mobile-compute-platform/#specs) [Product Comparison](https://www.qualcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-850-mobile-compute-platform/#comparison) [Support](https://www.qualcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-850-mobile-compute-platform/#support) [Access More](https://www.qualcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-850-mobile-compute-platform/#accessmore) ## Making Always On, Always Connected computing experiences even better. The Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 850 mobile compute platform is engineered to support always on, always connected* experiences in sleek and innovative form factors with new architectures for enhanced multi-day battery-life** and performance, connectivity, immersive entertainment, and artificial intelligence (AI). An Always Connected* PC powered by a Snapdragon 850 mobile compute platform offers users more mobility than ever. Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. [Product license agreement]() ## Benefits #### Always On* With the Snapdragon 850 mobile compute platform powering an Always On, Always Connected* PC, users get instant on with the touch of a button, multi-day battery life**, and efficient performance through modern form factors that run cool and quiet without fans. It features a 25% increase in battery life, 30% faster graphics and processing speeds over the previous generation, and 4-5x longer time in connected standby vs. competing solutions. #### Always Connected A Snapdragon 850 mobile compute platform is designed to support virtually constant connectivity with a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X20 LTE modem. Peak download speeds are up to 1.2 gigabits—a 20% improvement compared with the previous generation. The Snapdragon X20 modem has also been improved from its previous design, so you'll have up to 70% faster LTE connectivity speeds in weak cellular signal conditions or on the edge of the network, too. And the platform is engineered to be always connected* so you can receive notifications and sync your data—even in sleep mode. #### Artificial Intelligence The Qualcomm® Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engine and heterogeneous computing architecture on the Snapdragon 850 mobile compute platform supports compelling on-device camera experiences and voice user interface (UI) features, as well as superior battery life. #### Entertainment 10-bit HDR video playback and streaming, low-light photography, Hi-Fi surround sound, and immersive casual gaming are all made possible by the Snapdragon 850 mobile compute platform. It enables users to experience brilliant videos for binge-watching, portable high-fidelity sound, and high-resolution photo and video capture. #### Windows 10 Users can count on the familiarity of the complete Windows 10 experience, maximizing productivity, entertainment and security. The Snapdragon 850 mobile compute platform supports Trustzone advanced hardware security and Hypervisor security, enhanced Cortana and other voice assistants, and OneDrive cloud storage. ### The Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 Mobile Compute Platform Delivers an Always On, Always Connected Experience 01:14 ![The Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 Mobile Compute Platform Delivers an Always On, Always Connected Experience](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/5793551711001) ### You deserve to be a Snapdragon Insider. Snapdragon Insiders will get behind-the-scenes access, premium experiences and extra perks that only the Snapdragon Insiders program can deliver. Join our community to get the inside track and help us shape the future of Snapdragon. [Sign up](https://assets.qualcomm.com/snapdragon-insiders-sign-up.html) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/snapdragon-insiders-badge?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ## Specifications #### Location Location Support Qualcomm® Location Satellite Systems GLONASS, Beidou, SBAS, GPS, QZSS, Galileo Location and Global Emergency Services LTE Observed Time Difference of Arrival (OTDOA), Assisted GPS Features Pedestrian Navigation, Sensor-assisted Navigation, Low Power Geofencing and Tracking #### NFC Near Field Communications Supported #### CPU Name Qualcomm® Kryo™ 385 Architecture 64-bit Clock Speed Up to 2.96 GHz #### DSP Name Qualcomm® Hexagon™ 685 Features Qualcomm All-Ways Aware™ technology #### GPU Name Qualcomm® Adreno™ 630 APIs OpenGL® ES 3.2, DirectX® 12, OpenCL™ 2.0 Full, Vulkan® 1.1 1. WCD9335, WCD9341 2. 2nd generation Show more *Requires network connection. **Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors. ## Compare related products. 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Show All Filters Customize Columns 3 of 3 total products | Product | CPU - Number of Cores | GPU - Name | Cellular Modem-RF - Modem Name | Peak Download Speed | Peak Upload Speed | Camera - Single Camera | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Snapdragon 850 Mobile Compute Platform](https://www.qualcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-850-mobile-compute-platform) | 8 | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 630 | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X20 LTE modem | Up to 1.2 Gbps | Up to 150 Mbps | Up to 32 MP | | [Snapdragon 8cx Compute Platform](https://www.qualcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-8cx-compute-platform) | 8 | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 680 | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X24 LTE modem Snapdragon™ X55 5G Modem-RF system | Up to 2 Gbps Up to 7 Gbps | Up to 3 Gbps Up to 0.316 Gbps | Up to 32 MP | | [Snapdragon 835 Mobile Compute Platform](https://www.qualcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-835-mobile-pc-platform) | 8 | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 540 | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X16 LTE modem | Up to 1 Gbps | Up to 150 Mbps | Up to 32 MP | ## Explore Snapdragon premium features. The Snapdragon 850 mobile compute platform brings the best of your smartphone and combines it with the best of your PC. It is engineered to support rich, fast, and more intelligent experiences, to enhance the way people connect, create, and collaborate. Learn more about all the features of our Snapdragon powered Always On, Always Connected*** PCs and the experiences they support. [Explore Snapdragon 850 features](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/always-connected-pc)