Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon W5+ and W5 Platforms for Next Generation Wearables.
New Platforms Bring Extended Battery Life, Premium User Experiences and Sleek,
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Highlights:
Oppo and Mobvoi announce first smartwatches based on these new platforms, with 25 designs in the pipeline across segments
Ultra-low power platform is based on 4nm process technology and is purpose-built for next generation wearables with ultra-low power, breakthrough performance, and highly integrated packaging
New enhancements to wearable hybrid architecture offer 50% lower power, 2X higher performance, 2X richer features, and 30% smaller size compared to previous generation
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New enhancements to the flagship Snapdragon W5+ platform offer 50% lower power, 2X higher performance, 2X richer features, and 30% smaller size, compared to our previous generation, enabling wearable manufacturers to deliver the differentiated experiences consumers demand. Based on the hybrid architecture, the purpose-built platform is comprised of a 4nm-based system-on-chip and 22nm-based highly integrated always-on co-processor. It incorporates a series of platform innovations including new ultra-low power Bluetooth 5.3 architecture, low power islands for Wi-Fi, GNSS, and Audio, and low power states such as
'The wearables industry continues to grow and present opportunities across multiple segments at an unprecedented pace,' said
'Google and Qualcomm Technologies have a longstanding history of helping our partners deliver great user experiences. We applaud the technological breakthroughs that Qualcomm Technologies is bringing to the wearables industry with the launch of its Snapdragon W5+ platform,' said
'We are thrilled to be working with a range of customers and partners, thus expanding our thriving wearable ecosystem, and are delighted to announce 25 designs in the pipeline across segments based on the new platforms. We have collaborated extensively with our first customers, Oppo and Mobvoi, over the last year and look forward to seeing their products,' said Kedia.
'The announcement of the latest Snapdragon W5 wearable platform will bring smart wearable technology to a new level,' said
'Mobvoi has collaborated with Qualcomm Technologies over the last few years to launch a series of TicWatch smartwatches based on the Snapdragon Wear platforms,' said
Qualcomm Technologies also announced two reference designs from
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