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Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 debut could mean a huge connectivity upgrade for smartphones

The new Snapdragon X80 chip might be a game-changer.

The AI system embedded in the X80 handles crucial tasks like tower and band selection, optimizing power efficiency, and fast performance through on-device machine learning. Packed with a dedicated tensor accelerator for AI tricks, Qualcomm claims it's going to increase data speeds, reduce latency, and improve coverage and location accuracy—all while keeping power usage low. When it comes to performance boosts, the chipmaker says the chip promises a 30% improvement in location accuracy, a 20% cut in the time it takes to pick the best cell, and 10% less power usage in connected mode for mmWave.

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