Qualcomm announces 64-bit Snapdragon 410 with LTE for low-cost smartphones

Qualcomm has announced its new Snapdragon 410 chipset with integrated 4G LTE World Mode. The new chipset is manufactured using 28nm process technology and comes integrated with 4G LTE and 3G cellular connectivity for major modes and frequency bands across the globe. The chipsets feature processors that are 64-bit capable along with superior graphics performance with the Adreno 306 GPU, 1080p video playback and up to a 13 megapixel camera. Perhaps most importantly, it’s aimed at devices in the $150 range, which could change the shape of the mid-range segment.

Snapdragon 410 supports Qualcomm Technologies’ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FM and NFC functionality, and all major navigation constellations - GPS, GLONASS, and China’s new BeiDou. Besides, it is expected to work with all major operating systems, including the Android, Windows Phone and Firefox. It includes support for dual and triple SIM.

64-bit chipset for $150 devices

Qualcomm has also announced to bring 4G LTE to the entire Snapdragon line-up next year. “We are excited to bring 4G LTE to highly affordable smartphones at a sub $150 price point with the introduction of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor,” said Jeff Lorbeck, senior vice president and chief operating officer, Qualcomm Technologies, China. “The Snapdragon 410 chipset will also be the first of many 64-bit capable processors as Qualcomm Technologies helps lead the transition of the mobile ecosystem to 64-bit processing.”

Qualcomm will be releasing the Reference Design (QRD) version of the Snapdragon 410 processor with support for the company’s RF360 Front End Solution. The QRD program offers easy customisation with features such as regional software packages, modem configurations, testing and acceptance readiness for regional operator requirements, and access to a broad ecosystem of hardware component vendors and software application developers.

The Snapdragon 410 processor could begin sampling in the first half of 2014 and is expected to be in commercial devices in the second half of 2014.