Snapdragon® Wear Elite platform

The Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform marks a definitive shift in the wearable landscape, moving beyond mere step-counting into the realm of true on-device intelligence.

As the world’s first wearable platform featuring a dedicated NPU for personal AI, it transforms the wrist-worn experience from a passive notification hub into a proactive digital companion. By integrating a cutting-edge 3nm architecture with an industry-leading suite of connectivity solutions—including the first-of-its-kind hexa-connectivity system—this platform provides the raw horsepower and persistent reliability required to drive next-generation intelligent devices for both consumers and enterprises.

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Benefits

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Unprecedented Performance and Intelligence

Experience a staggering 5x improvement in single-core CPU performance and 7x faster GPU speeds, enabling the Snapdragon Wear Elite to run complex 2 billion parameter AI models locally for faster, more secure, and deeply personalized user interactions.

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Ubiquitous Connectivity and Endurance
Stay connected virtually anywhere with a comprehensive hexa-connectivity suite—integrating 5G RedCap, Satellite NB-NTN, and Bluetooth 6.0—all while enjoying 30% more battery life and lightning-fast charging that reaches 50% capacity in under 10 minutes.
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The Snapdragon Legacy
As a premier brand in mobile and wearable processing, Snapdragon continues to redefine the boundaries of possible by empowering OEMs to innovate new device categories through its relentless pursuit of low-power, high-performance silicon excellence.

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Features

  • World's first wearable platform with NPU for on-device AI
  • Up to 12 TOPS AI performance with support for 2 billion parameter models
  • Up to 5x single-core CPU improvement and up to 7x faster GPU
  • Up to 30% more battery life with ultra-efficient 3nm architecture
  • Fast charging: up to 50% charge in under 10 minutes
  • First-of-its-kind hexa-connectivity solution: 5G RedCap, Micro-Power Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth 6.0, GNSS, and NB-NTN
  • Over 50 sensors for rich contextual data and improved AI perception
  • Intelligent Low-Power Islands for power optimization
  • Advanced suite of connectivity solutions for reliable multi-modal connection
  • Designed to empower personal AI ecosystem with smarter, more secure and personalized experiences
Qualcomm® Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engine
Qualcomm® Hexagon™ Processor Name
Qualcomm® Hexagon™1
Co-Processor
CPU Clock Speed
Up to 500 MHz
GPU Features
2.5D
Storage
eMMC Density
eMMC 64 GB
Location
Satellite Systems
Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, NB-NTN, QZSS
Frequency Support
Dual (L1/L5)
NFC
Near Field Communications
Supported via third party
  1. Dedicated NPU
  2. for Snapshot
  3. for video
  4. 5.35
  5. v3 8 SE
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