announced that its flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform is powering Samsung Electronics' latest foldable smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4.
The company's newest flagship platform, Snapdragon 8+, is a premium-level powerhouse that delivers performance improvements to power every on-device experience. The new Galaxy Z series devices also feature the latest Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 mobile connectivity system, which offers premium Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for fast, sustained connection.
“For more than two decades, we have worked closely with Samsung to define premium Android experiences, and our relationship has never been stronger,” said Christopher Patrick, senior vice president and general manager of mobile at Qualcomm Technologies. “We are committed to delivering the most innovative mobile and connectivity experiences to our customers and, ultimately, consumers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 are excellent examples of what can be achieved.”
“Our close strategic partnership with Qualcomm is an excellent example of Samsung's openness philosophy in action, which prioritizes the best device experiences for our users through collaborations with industry-leading experts,” said Inkang Song, vice president and head of MX's technology strategy group. business at Samsung Electronics. “With more power, speed and efficiency, our fourth-generation foldables open up new possibilities for our users and ultimately change the way we interact with our smartphones.”
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 delivers ultra-smooth responsiveness and color-rich HDR scenes with the highest visual quality. Featuring an enhanced Qualcomm Adreno GPU and Qualcomm Kryo CPU, Snapdragon 8+ delivers up to 10% faster GPU and CPU processing speeds, as well as up to a 30% improvement in GPU and CPU power efficiency to deliver the better gaming experience.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip was designed with bold style for those who love cutting-edge technology.
Snapdragon 8+ also features the 7th generation Qualcomm AI Engine for unbeatable intelligence and up to 20% better performance per Watt. Devices also leverage a dedicated trust management engine in Snapdragon 8+ to achieve greater security for applications and services.
The Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 feature advanced Snapdragon connectivity technologies in 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth for fast, reliable connection experiences. The Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF system delivers remarkable speed and efficiency, including support for 5G mmWave for the fastest possible 5G cellular speeds.
Both devices also feature the latest FastConnect 6900, which brings together premium Wi-Fi 6/6E(5) and advanced Bluetooth capabilities. Whether users are streaming, gaming or working, they will experience lightning-fast speeds, low latency and reliable performance for the most demanding applications, even in the most congested areas.
More information about the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform can be found here.
