It was only a matter of time before Qualcomm announced its 64-bit processor for smartphones after Apple introduced the world’s first such processor for the iPhone 5S. However, instead of aiming for the top-of-the-line smartphones, Qualcomm today announced the Snapdragon 410, its first chipset with 64-bit processing architecture, will power “high volume” smartphones. Targeted squarely at China (and to a lesser extent India) where 4G networks are just getting commercial deployments, the Snapdragon 410 will support all major 4G LTE bands and modes, while also supporting all 3G bands.
The Snapdragon 410 is based on 28nm process, and will come with support for dual and triple SIM card slots, which is of crucial importance for both markets. Other supported features include Adreno 306 GPU, 1080p video playback, up to a 13-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC and FM radio. The chipset will begin sampling in first half of 2014 with devices expected to be commercially available in the second half of the year. Qualcomm is also providing its OEM partners a reference design to hasten the process and lower their R&D expenses.
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