Midrange phones are on the rise, and Qualcomm is updating its portfolio to power more of them. The company today announced the Snapdragon 732G, which follows up last year’s Snapdragon 730G. The newest chipset offers better on-device AI performance as…
Source: Engadget – Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 732G promises more power for midrange phones
Monthly Archives: August 2020
Crusader Kings III: The Kotaku Review
Crusader Kings III is a game that takes in 600 years of human history, from the 9th century through to the 15th, with all the geopolitical conflict, religious turmoil and interpersonal struggles that went along with it. So…where do we even begin with this game, let along this review?
Source: Kotaku – Crusader Kings III: The Kotaku Review
Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 732G: 730G Gets a Speed Bump
Today Qualcomm is announcing an update to its Snapdragon 730G platform, introducing the higher-binned Snapdragon 732G. The new chip gives the platform a slight boost in terms of clock frequencies on the part of the CPU and GPU, and will see a release in the an upcoming POCO device.
| Qualcomm Snapdragon Upper Mid-Range SoCs | ||||||
| SoC | Snapdragon 710 | Snapdragon 730G | Snapdragon 732G | |||
| CPU | 2x Kryo 360 (CA75) @ 2.2GHz
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2x Kryo 470 (CA76) @ 2.2GHz 6x Kryo 470 (CA55) @ 1.8GHz |
2x Kryo 470 (CA76) @ 2.3GHz 6x Kryo 470 (CA55) @ 1.8GHz |
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| GPU | Adreno 616 | Adreno 618 | Adreno 618 + 15% | |||
| DSP | Hexagon 685 | Hexagon 688 | ||||
| ISP/ Camera |
Spectra 250 32MP single / 20MP dual |
Spectra 350 36MP single / 22MP dual |
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| Memory | 2x 16-bit @ 1866MHz LPDDR4X 14.9GB/s
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| Integrated Modem | Snapdragon X15 LTE (Category 15/13) DL = 800Mbps 3x20MHz CA, 256-QAM
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| Encode/ Decode |
2160p30, 1080p120 H.264 & H.265
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| Mfc. Process | 10nm LPP | 8nm LPP | ||||
The new platform is based on the Snapdragon 730G silicon that was released last year, with Qualcomm boosting the clock frequencies though a higher bin selection. The new chip raises the CPU frequencies of its two Cortex-A76 cores 100MHz to up to 2.3GHz, seemingly retaining the same 1.8GHz clock on the six A55 cores.
Qualcomm is further raising the clock frequencies of its GPU and the new variant of the chip promises a +15 uptick in performance.
In recent times, Qualcomm has evolved the habit of releasing new platforms based on similar silicon designs, such as the earlier in the year announced Snapdragon 768G, which is a higher speed binned 765G. The new 732G seemingly follows the same product formula of adopting a new model name although it’s really the same silicon.
Today’s announcement also came with a partnership endorsement from POCO, indicating that they are planning to release the first device powered by the Snapdragon 732G, although we don’t have more information or details such as a release date.
Related Reading:
- Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 768G: Higher-bin 765 up to 2.8GHz
- Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 865 and 765(G): 5G For All in 2020, All The Details
- Qualcomm Goes For The Mid-Range: Snapdragon 765 and 765G
- Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 665 & 730 Platforms: 11 & 8nm
Source: AnandTech – Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 732G: 730G Gets a Speed Bump
Qualcomm's New Snapdragon 732G SoC Gives Mid-Range Phones A Performance Boost
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730 SoC has been around for quite a while, and currently powers the surprisingly versatile Google Pixel 4a smartphone that starts at a low $349 (you can read the HotHardware review here). Not one to rest on its laurels, Qualcomm today is launching a follow-up to the Snapdragon 730G that is still firmly in the mid-range
Source: Hot Hardware – Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon 732G SoC Gives Mid-Range Phones A Performance Boost
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i Debuts As World's Lightest 15-Inch Gaming Laptop, Boasts 10th Gen Core And RTX 2060
15-inch gaming laptops are a dime a dozen these days, as they are available across a wide range of price points. Lenovo, however, is taking a slightly different approach with its latest release, which is called the Legion Slim 7i. Rather than placing all of its potent hardware components in a thick and heavy chassis, Lenovo is boasting that
Source: Hot Hardware – Lenovo Legion Slim 7i Debuts As World’s Lightest 15-Inch Gaming Laptop, Boasts 10th Gen Core And RTX 2060
The Best Laptops, Headphones and Webcams For Your Home Set Up
A lot of people thought we would be past this by now, but unfortunately, we aren’t, which means millions of students nationwide are now being forced to switch to remote learning for the upcoming academic year. To compound the situation, because many schools’ plans weren’t decided until the last minute, students and…
Source: Gizmodo – The Best Laptops, Headphones and Webcams For Your Home Set Up
Ring Video Door Bell 3 Plus With Echo Show 5 For $179 Is An Insanely Smoking Hot Deal
Do you like deals? Of course you do, we all like deals, and we have a heck of a bargain to pass along today. Over on Amazon, you can score the latest generation Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus for $179.99 instead of its regular $229.99 list price, and to sweeten the pot, you also get a free Echo Show 5. The combined value here is $319.98.
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Source: Hot Hardware – Ring Video Door Bell 3 Plus With Echo Show 5 For 9 Is An Insanely Smoking Hot Deal
The Razer Blade 15 with a 4K OLED display is $300 off
If you have yet to buy a new laptop for school and always wanted a device that can handle both work and play, you can now grab a powerful machine from Razer for less. The Blade 15 gaming laptop with a 15.6-inch 4K OLED display is $300 off at Best Buy…
Source: Engadget – The Razer Blade 15 with a 4K OLED display is 0 off
Updates From American Horror Story, Dune and More
Peyton Reed says that Hope and Scott will still be an equal pairing in Ant-Man 3. Karl Urban continues to have hope to return to Mega-City One. John DiMaggio discusses the progress of Disenchantment’s third season. Plus, explore the stuntwork of Mulan and what’s to come on Lovecraft Country. Spoilers away!
Source: Gizmodo – Updates From American Horror Story, Dune and More
Here's The Prettiest Purple Gaming Headset I Ever Did See
Normally I turn to pink hues when I am looking for new gaming accessories, but the lilac Logitech G’s G733 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset, part of the company’s new Color Collection, is pushing me in a purple direction.
Source: Kotaku – Here’s The Prettiest Purple Gaming Headset I Ever Did See
Sift Freshly-Ground Spices for Better, Smoother Texture
Grinding your own spices is one of the easiest ways to improve the flavor of your meals. Grinding them as you need them means they last longer and taste better, and whole spices are often significantly cheaper per ounce than the little jars of pre-ground at the grocery store. But whether you use a mortar and pestle or…
Source: LifeHacker – Sift Freshly-Ground Spices for Better, Smoother Texture
Linux Receiving Generic Casefolding Implementation For File-Systems
In making for easier code re-use among file-systems and allowing a unified implementation to focus on a single code-base for optimizations moving forward, a generic case-folding implementation for Linux file-systems is being prepared for mainline…
Source: Phoronix – Linux Receiving Generic Casefolding Implementation For File-Systems
The Haunting of Bly Manor's Trailer Reminds You Not to Leave Creepy Dolls Lying Around
Netflix and Mike Flanagan’s followup to the fantastically spooky The Haunting of Hill House has just released its first teaser trailer. You are welcome to step into The Haunting of Bly Manor. If you dare…
Source: io9 – The Haunting of Bly Manor’s Trailer Reminds You Not to Leave Creepy Dolls Lying Around
Lenovo’s Legion Slim 7i gaming laptop weighs less than four pounds
As part of its holiday lineup, Lenovo is releasing a new Legion Slim 7i gaming laptop. According to the company, this is the slimmest chassis of any Legion laptop. The Slim 7i weighs in just under four pounds (1.86 kilograms). Like the Legion 5i and…
Source: Engadget – Lenovo’s Legion Slim 7i gaming laptop weighs less than four pounds
Google is bringing a kids mode to some Android tablets
Google has been trying to create safe environments for kids on its services, with features such as Family Link parental controls and a section of the Google Play store with teacher-approved apps. It’s building on the likes of those with Kids Space, a…
Source: Engadget – Google is bringing a kids mode to some Android tablets
Lenovo is giving premium Android tablets another go
One of the devices Lenovo has announced today is a premium Android tablet that the company says is its most powerful one yet. The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro has an 11.5-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Whil…
Source: Engadget – Lenovo is giving premium Android tablets another go
Motorola's latest mid-range phone is a sub-$500 stunner with 5G
Motorola has been on a tear this year: It has announced or released more than ten new smartphones in 2020, and rumor has it there’s at least one more big reveal coming soon. For what it’s worth though, the brand’s latest mid-range offering the — Mot…
Source: Engadget – Motorola’s latest mid-range phone is a sub-0 stunner with 5G
Lenovo's new $50 smart clock keeps things stupid simple
It’s been more than a year since Lenovo launched the Google-powered Smart Clock, and that little thing has been pretty well-received. The company noted in a press briefing that the device has received a 4.4-star rating around the world and that 80 pe…
Source: Engadget – Lenovo’s new smart clock keeps things stupid simple
Facebook and Instagram reveal content ‘recommendation guidelines’
Facebook and Instagram are trying to peel back the curtain on what has long been one of the least understood parts of its platform: how it recommends content users don’t already follow. Today, the company published its “recommendation guidelines” for…
Source: Engadget – Facebook and Instagram reveal content ‘recommendation guidelines’
Lenovo's latest flagship Yoga laptops are clad in leather
Around this time most years, we generally see an influx of news around this time as the world convenes in Berlin for the IFA electronics conference. While the pandemic has dampened that somewhat, companies like Lenovo still have announcements timed w…
Source: Engadget – Lenovo’s latest flagship Yoga laptops are clad in leather