Desktop-level features

Bring desktop-level features to the smartphone with lighting and advanced post processing effects that weren’t previously available on Android. Developers can create more realistic and immersive graphics, delivering first-to-mobile gaming features such as updateable GPU graphics drivers.

Updatable GPU drivers

Snapdragon mobile platforms include the first ever updatable GPU drivers on mobile so players can take control of their game by updating graphics drivers and optimizing performance without having to wait for an OS update.

Updatable GPU Driver

Mar 20, 2020 | 0:16

Desktop forward rendering

Deliver dynamic, desktop-quality visuals to mobile fueled by our ultra-powerful Adreno 650 GPU, designed to elevate every scene with realistic detail.

Desktop Forward Rendering

Jul 07, 2020 | 1:13

Variable Rate Shading

Qualcomm Variable Rate Shading allows the next generation of mobile games to run faster, at higher resolutions and lower power, while still maintaining the highest visual fidelity.

Variable Rate Shading

Dec 09, 2020 | 0:19

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