Snapdragon 865 Plus could arrive as early as Q3 2020

Reports on the Chinese social network Weibo suggest an enhanced version of the Snapdragon 865 processor, logically named Snapdragon 865 Plus, could launch as early as Q3 2020.

If that timeline holds, we should see initial benchmarks and clock speed details for the upcoming SoC emerge around March or April.

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When it comes to improvements, a modest boost in CPU and GPU clock speeds is the most likely scenario. However, it's also possible we'll see slightly improved power efficiency compared to the original Snapdragon 865.

Beyond that, Qualcomm holds a potential ace up its sleeve. Rumors suggest the American semiconductor giant might integrate native 5G support into the Snapdragon 865 Plus, potentially making it an unrivaled, ultimate solution in the market.

Currently, the standard Snapdragon 865 lacks an integrated 5G modem, instead relying on a separate Snapdragon X50 chipset. This isn't ideal for smartphone manufacturers.

Such a move would allow Qualcomm to significantly widen its lead over its already trailing competitors.

However, take this information with a grain of salt. These are still just rumors, and they may not come to fruition.

Source: WccfTech