Qualcomm launched their first 700 series processor in May 2018. However, a new SoC called Snapdragon 720 is buzzing around with its rumoured neural processing unit. The processor will be a successor to Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, which is aimed to power mid-range smartphones with flagship functionalities. The 700 series SoC is powered by Qualcomm’s custom Kryo cores and based on power-efficient processes.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720 Expected Specifications
Snapdragon 700 series is based on 10nm process technology, that validates the Snapdragon 720. The processor will also be based on Samsung’s 10nm LPE process. The processor will feature custom DSPs and custom Kryo architecture to support flagship smartphone experience on budget segment devices.
One of the most anticipated functionality of Snapdragon 720 is that it will have a dedicated Neural Processing Unit for AI features and machine learning. However, the Snapdragon 710 is heavily dependent on GPU/CPU for AI-based functionalities, but with a dedicated NPU the AI will work more efficiently.
To recall, Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 is the first SoC in the 700 series that uses 8 Kryo 360 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and Adreno 616 for handling graphics performance. In terms of camera, the SoC supports up to a 32MP single camera or dual 20MP sensors. The audio part is handled by Qualcomm’s Aqstic and aptX audio technology.
