Qualcomm launches 5G chipset for cheaper smartphones

MUMBAI: Chipset manufacturer, Qualcomm Technologies Inc announced its first 5G chipset in the 6-series, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G Mobile Platform, which is likely to support low-end device makers seeking to launch 5G ready smartphones. The new platform is designed to make 5G user experiences broadly available around the world, though it will only support the slower sub-6GHz versions of 5G, not the faster milimetre wave standard.

Snapdragon 690 also supports remarkable on-device artificial intelligence (AI) and vibrant entertainment experiences, said the company. Manufacturers such as HMD Global, LG Electronics, Motorola, SHARP, TCL and Wingtech, among others, are expected to announce smartphones powered by Snapdragon 690.

Devices based on this chipset are expected to be commercially available in the second half of 2020.