I’ve tested phones with everything from Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 trash-tier silicon to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 monsters, and the middle is where things get real. The so-called “flagship killers” live or die on that balance of price, thermals, and real-world speed. So when I hear Qualcomm might spin up a second Snapdragon Elite chip […]
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Galaxy S25 may go all‑in on Qualcomm again
Everyone expects the Samsung Galaxy S25 to double down on Samsung’s own silicon, but the latest leaks say the opposite. Instead of a bigger Exynos comeback, Samsung may go all‑in on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for the whole S25 lineup. For a company that has spent years pushing Exynos in Europe and other regions, […]
Qualcomm Ends Snapdragon Satellite: A Cautionary Tale
Industry Context: The Promise of Satellite Connectivity The smartphone industry has always been on the lookout for the next big thing that can redefine user experiences. Satellite connectivity in smartphones was one such promise. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Satellite aimed to provide reliable communication in remote areas where traditional cellular networks falter. Announced in late 2022, it […]