The comparison of the five new mobile processor new products, who is in the trend of who is following the trend (1)

Leading tech companies like Qualcomm, MediaTek, Samsung, and NVIDIA are expected to unveil their new processor lines by the end of this year or early next year. Let's take a closer look at what these major players have in store for 2024.

Qualcomm’s 64-Bit Snapdragon Processors

Over the past year, the Snapdragon 800 series has been the go-to choice for high-end smartphones. However, the updated versions—Snapdragon 801 and 805—didn’t bring significant performance improvements. While many manufacturers have started using the Snapdragon 805 with Adreno 420 GPU, it still doesn’t offer much faster LTE-A download speeds than current industry standards.

Instead, consumers are more excited about the upcoming Snapdragon 410, 610, and 615. These chips will be based on the 64-bit ARMv8 architecture, though they don’t represent Qualcomm’s top-tier 64-bit designs. The flagship models, the Snapdragon 808 and 810, are expected to deliver the highest performance.

These new processors won’t outperform Qualcomm’s current lineup by much. The 410, 610, and 615 all use the Cortex-A53 core, which is an evolution of the Cortex-A9 rather than the more powerful Cortex-A15. Qualcomm claims that these chips can match the performance of current Cortex-A9-based SoCs, such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 2’s Exynos 4412. This architecture helps improve energy efficiency, allowing vendors to add more cores without draining the battery too quickly.

The new processors will also feature the latest Adreno 400 GPU, offering better graphics performance and power efficiency. Comparing them to the current flagship Snapdragon chips, we can see how they fit into the overall roadmap.

From the table, you can see that the new 600 Series Snapdragon chips don’t directly compete with the current high-end models. The 410 and 610 won’t match the performance of the 801 or 805, but the 615 with its eight-core design offers better multi-threaded performance. Meanwhile, the Adreno 405’s graphics power isn’t much better than the Adreno 330, so we’ll have to wait for the next generation of 800-series SoCs to see real improvements.

One of the key benefits of these new Qualcomm processors is their improved energy efficiency. This means devices can maintain longer battery life while handling demanding tasks, especially in mid-range phones. They also support faster LTE connections and higher-resolution displays and camera sensors.

Looking ahead to 2025, Qualcomm will launch the Snapdragon 808 and 810 using 20nm process technology. These chips are expected to match or even surpass the performance of current Cortex-A57-based processors. The Adreno 418 and 430 GPUs will also offer slightly better graphics performance than their predecessors. Additionally, these chips will support higher screen resolutions and better camera capabilities, marking a major step forward for Qualcomm.

Most importantly, the transition to 64-bit architecture won’t lead to an immediate performance leap. Instead, Qualcomm will first release mid-range products, ensuring minimal disruption to existing devices. If you recently bought a flagship phone, there’s no need to worry—these new chips will likely power next year’s top-tier smartphones.