Qualcomm has announced the launch of the new chipset for wearables. The Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 and W5 Gen 1 system-on-chips processor is expected to power the next generation of products. The company said that these newly launched processors have been manufactured via a 4nm process. Besides, the company claims that both chipsets will provide extended battery life, the ability to create a sleeker design, and improved user experiences.
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 And W5+ Gen 1: Features
It is worth noting that the chipmaker claims that the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 and W5 Gen 1 wearable platforms can provide 50 percent longer battery life than Snapdragon Wear 4100+ platform. In addition, the chipmaker claims that the processor will provide twice the performance, ultra-low power ambient experiences, immersive interactive experiences, and always-sensing health, and fitness experiences than older wearables platforms.
In addition, the processors provide support to hibernate low power modes, deep sleep, LTE standby, Bluetooth version 5.3, low power islands for Wi-Fi, GNSS, and audio among others.
On the design front, the company said that the platforms will allow companies to manufacture smartwatches and fitness trackers, which are 30 percent smaller and sleeker than the existing products. Besides, the company has confirmed both platforms will support Google’s Wear OS.
“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,” Pankaj Kedia and global head of Smart Wearables, senior director, product marketing, Qualcomm Technologies said on the occasion.
Oppo To Launch Smartwatch On Snapdragon W5 Gen 1, W5+ Gen 1 Processors
Moreover, the company said that Oppo and Mobvoi will bring their devices on the Snapdragon W5 and Snapdragon W5+ chipsets. Oppo is expected to launch a smartwatch in August this year and will be the first company that will launch a product with the same processor. Besides, Mobvoi plans to launch a smartwatch on the Snapdragon W5+ Gen1 Wearable Platform.
