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2026
Qualcomm unveils next-generation 5GHz Oryon CPU
Qualcomm announced its next-generation Oryon CPU, described as the first mobile processor designed to reach clock speeds of 5GHz, featuring a custom microarchitecture, higher IPC, and a tiered cache architecture including Oryon FlexCache. The CPU is aimed at upcoming flagship smartphones and is expected to debut in the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 flagship SoC at Snapdragon Summit 2026 on September 22nd.
2022
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon Metaverse Fund
Qualcomm announced the launch of the Snapdragon Metaverse Fund, which will invest up to $100 million in virtual and augmented reality creators through investments and a developer grant program.
2022
Qualcomm and Ferrari sign partnership deal
Qualcomm and Ferrari signed a partnership deal. Qualcomm will provide technological support and receive Snapdragon logo exposure on Ferrari's F1-75 car; the agreement also includes Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis platform.
2021
Qualcomm and Razer unveil Snapdragon handheld gaming developer kit
Qualcomm partnered with Razer and the companies unveiled the Snapdragon G3x Handheld Gaming Developer Kit as a reference design for developers; the article says it was already available.
2021
Xiaomi 12 series set to debut Snapdragon 8 globally
Xiaomi said the Xiaomi 12 series would globally debut Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 mobile platform; the source describes this as a future plan, not a completed launch.
2021
Honor launches Magic3 smartphone series
Honor launched the Magic3 smartphone series, which includes the Magic3, Magic3 Pro and Honor Magic3 Pro+. The article says the Magic3 is the first Snapdragon product to support the Digital Yuan.
2021
Qualcomm launches Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Qualcomm launched its first smartphone, the Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders, in partnership with Asus.
2021
Qualcomm launches new 5G products
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform, its second-generation 5G RAN platform for small cells, and the 5G DU X100 accelerator card at MWC.
2021
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon-based Windows 10 developer kit
Qualcomm announced a developer kit intended to make it easier for developers to access a Snapdragon-based Windows 10 PC and work on ARM-based Windows 10 apps.
2021
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 778G 5G platform
Qualcomm Technologies announced the Snapdragon 778G 5G mobile platform, which is intended to power upcoming high-end smartphones from Honor, iQOO, Motorola, OPPO, realme and Xiaomi.
2021
Qualcomm launches two automotive computing platforms
Qualcomm launched its fourth-generation Snapdragon automotive digital cockpit platform and Snapdragon Ride, both based on 5nm SoCs.
2021
Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon 480 5G mobile platform
Qualcomm Technologies announced the Snapdragon 480 5G mobile platform, the first 5G-capable platform in the Snapdragon 4 series. The first commercial devices using it were expected to be available in early 2021.
2020
Qualcomm announces planned Snapdragon 4-series 5G mobile platform
Qualcomm announced plans to launch a Snapdragon 4-series 5G mobile platform in early 2021. Xiaomi was identified as one of the first manufacturers globally to launch 5G smartphones using the platform.
2020
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 865+
Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 865+, a modest update to its Snapdragon 865 processor with improved performance and support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.
2020
SnapDragon receives a UK business award
SnapDragon, a Scottish brand protection company, received a UK business award. The supplied article does not identify the award by name.
2020
Samsung wins production contract for Qualcomm Snapdragon X60
Samsung won the production contract for Qualcomm's Snapdragon X60. The source does not specify when the contract was awarded.
2020
Qualcomm introduces three 4G Snapdragon chipsets
Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 720G, Snapdragon 662, and Snapdragon 460, which support 4G connectivity.
2019
Qualcomm expands Snapdragon PC processor lineup
At its Snapdragon Technology Summit, Qualcomm expanded its PC processor lineup with the Snapdragon 8c for the mainstream market and Snapdragon 7c for the entry-level market, and introduced the Snapdragon 8cx enterprise computing platform.
2019
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 765/765G mobile platforms
Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 765/765G 5G mobile platforms on the first day of its annual Snapdragon Technology Summit.