Qualcomm unveils new Snapdragon 480 5G chipset for budget phones

In late November 2020, Motorola launched new-generation Moto G 5G with Snapdragon 750G for Rs 20,999 in India, making it the most affordable 5G mobile. However, it is one of the only three (others being OnePlus Nord and Vivo V20 Pro) in the market that cost under Rs 32,000 to support high-speed Internet connectivity.

This year we will see phones costing less than Rs 15,000 with 5G support, as Qualcomm on Monday (January 4) announced the new Snapdragon 480 5G System-on-Chip (SoC).

“Qualcomm Technologies continues to accelerate 5G commercialization globally to make 5G smartphones more accessible, especially as people worldwide continue to connect remotely. The Snapdragon 480 5G Mobile Platform will exceed OEM’s and consumer’s expectations in delivering high- and mid-tier features at an affordable price,” said Kedar Kondap, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies.