Large 4500mAh Batteries, 65W Charge Support Rumored to Be a Part of Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Flagships Next Year

A ton of focus is given to a smartphone chipset’s performance and power efficiency while ignoring the majority of areas, which should be given attention. With the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen1, which has outperformed the Snapdragon 888 in a previous benchmark, we could see several manufacturers adopt larger 4500mAh batteries and 65W charge support as standard, leading to faster recharge times and longer ‘screen on’ duration.

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Where rumors earlier called Qualcomm’s flagship chipset the Snapdragon 898, Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station believed it would be called the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. Now, he is back with an update on the same SoC on the microblogging website, claiming that 2022 Android flagships sporting the top-tier chipset will feature two common traits; a bigger battery and the ability to top the battery faster.

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Given that the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 will be mass produced on Samsung’s 4nm process, we expect some improvements in the power-efficiency category. This will be advantageous for many phone manufacturers, including Chinese ones, as they may be able to use a 4500mAh cell and still provide incredible battery life for users. Using a smaller battery could also free up internal space, allowing future smartphones to tout improved technologies.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen1 is also expected to feature an integrated Snapdragon X65 5G modem, meaning that this chip will not be kept separately from the primary SoC, which again, means space-saving. As for the 65W charge support, it is likely that Qualcomm will limit the battery to utilize the aforementioned wattage at up to 70-80 percent, and from there, it will limit the cell to use fewer watts to ensure longevity.

It is no secret that pumping more watts in a small enclosure like a smartphone will severely reduce its lifespan, not to mention degrade the battery at a faster rate. Qualcomm will hold its 2021 Snapdragon Tech Summit on November 30, so it is likely we will get to hear more about the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 then, so stay tuned.

News Source: DCS