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ALL DAY PERFORMANCE COVERED COMPLETELYIMMERSIVE & INTELLIGENT

QUALCOMM SNAPDRAGON 820 MOBILE PROCESSOR

The Snapdragon 820’s heterogeneous architecture enables the GPU, ISP and DSP to work together seamlessly alongside video, display and audio processors to create a new level of user immersion.• The Adreno GPU, Qualcomm Spectra ISP, Hexagon DSP and VPU/DPU all benefit from heterogeneous computing to improve quality, enhance editing and speed rendering

• 3D positional audio with low latency, Hi-Fi surround sound with ANC, and Fluence™ noise filtering provide enhanced audio for virtual reality and gaming

• Qualcomm® TruPalette™ display color enhancements and Qualcomm® EcoPix™ compression features enhance visual quality while simultaneously boosting performance and reducing power

The Snapdragon 820 Qualcomm® Kryo™ CPU is a return to a complete custom processor, tightly integrated for peak performance and optimized for mobile. • Qualcomm® Kryo™ CPU delivers up to 2X performance and 2X power efficiency, as compared to the previous generation

• Adreno 530 GPU is designed for up to 40% performance improvements and 40% power reduction, as compared to the previous generations

• Hexagon 680 DSP offers substantially improved integration with Hexagon Vector eXtensions for heterogeneous compute and Snapdragon Sensor Core for always-on application support, and delivers up to 3X performance increase and 10X power efficiency

Offering our most advanced connectivity features available, Snapdragon 820 allows users to connect seamlessly virtually anywhere, so they can take their experiences with them wherever they go. • Cat 12/13 LTE supports download speeds of up to 600Mbps

• 11ac 2x2 MU-MIMO and 11ad support Wi-Fi download speeds of up to 4.6Gbps

• Snapdragon 820 even offers LTE/Wi-Fi convergence allowing users to combine services and connectivity, improving quality, speeds and reliability

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PURPOSE-BUILT TO DELIVER IMMERSIVE AND MORE INTUITIVE EXPERIENCES, the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 processor has been further optimized and enhanced for high performance and long battery life plus rich connectivity for fast, reliable network access that is designed to deliver a full day of dependable service with features and innovation that define a premium mobile experience.

INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW SNAPDRAGON 820

Designed to deliver high performance, rich connectivity and deeply immersive user experiences for premium mobile devices.

QUALCOMM KRYO CPU Our newly designed, 64-bit custom CPU is purpose-built for mobile, doubling performance while reducing power consumption by half.*

PROCESSING IMAGING CONNECTIVITY GRAPHICS DISPLAY VIDEO AUDIOSECURITY FAST CHARGING

Designed for mobile, delivering up to two times the performance.*

Purpose-built cores and new architecture for twice the power efficiency.*

Qualcomm® Symphony System Manager, where intelligence meets innovation.

• Custom-designed for peak single-core efficiency.

• 64-bit architecture.

• Optimized for mobile applications and devices.

• Manufactured on 14nm FinFET LPP process technology.

• cSMP introduces new power-saving capabilities without adding CPU cores.

• Paired with Qualcomm® Hexagon™ 680 DSP and Snapdragon Sensor Core to achieve ultra-low power and always-on efficiency.

• Symphony Runtime automatically balances system power/thermal utilization.

• Symphony SDK enables application developers greater control to target specific cores and power/performance levels.

THE QUALCOMM® SNAPDRAGON™ 820 PROCESSORIMMERSIVE AND INTELLIGENT.Introducing the new all-in-one Snapdragon 820—the most powerful mobile processor Qualcomm Technologies has ever created. And with the Qualcomm® Kryo™ CPU as the core of our purpose-built, mobile-optimized system-on-a-chip, we’re redefining efficiency and innovation. With power, performance and extremely low energy consumption, the Snapdragon 820 is built for more immersive user experiences and an all-new level of mobile intelligence.820

PERFORMANCE BATTERY LIFE (PAIRED W/ HEXAGON) PRECISION

INTRODUCING THE SNAPDRAGON 820

*As compared to previous generations on ISO performance. Qualcomm Kryo, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Qualcomm Hexagon and Qualcomm Symphony System Manager are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. ©2015 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Qualcomm, Snapdragon and Hexagon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Kryo is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.

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HEXAGON 680 DSPExtra horsepower and efficiency for sensor and imaging use cases.


DSPs speed up multimedia, computer vision, and context processing while saving power.

THE QUALCOMM® SNAPDRAGON™ 820 PROCESSORIMMERSIVE AND INTELLIGENT. Introducing the new all-in-one Snapdragon 820—the most powerful mobile processor Qualcomm Technologies has ever created. And with Hexagon 680 DSP built in, you get our most advanced and efficient photography and sensor-based experiences. Purpose-built to redefine efficiency, innovation and the user experience, the Snapdragon 820 offers a whole new level of mobile intelligence.820

SPECIALIZED PROCESSING


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• Snapdragon 820 includes two DSPs:

- Hexagon 680

- Snapdragon Sensor Core

Addition of wide vector support offers increased support and higher performance.

• HVX (Hexagon Vector Extensions) add support for advanced programmable uses cases in imaging and computer vision when paired with the Snapdragon Spectra camera ISP.

• Can be used to adaptively brighten areas of videos faster and at 10% the power required of previous generations.

NEXT GENERATION ARCHITECTURE

Snapdragon Sensor Core is directly integrated into the 820 chip.

• Built on the Hexagon architecture.

• Lower power island for always on use cases.

• Benefits step/activity counters as well as sensor-assisted positioning, where a phone’s sensors provide accurate location in the absence of as strong GPS signal.

DEDICATED SENSOR PROCESSOR

QUALCOMM SPECTRA ISPOur most advanced camera to date, designed to improve image quality and enable advanced imaging experiences.


Qualcomm Spectra™ ISP is at the leading edge of mobile image quality.

Options and features for innovation.

Next-generation imaging experiences.

• 25% better power efficiency for longer battery life when recording HD and 4K videos.

• Snapdragon LLV (low light video) for adaptively brightening areas of video/images that would otherwise appear too dark.

• Touch to Track feature that locks onto desired objects and then adaptively zooms and tracks them during video recording.

• Support for up to 3 simultaneous cameras (one user-facing, and two rear-facing).

• Depth extraction and 3D Reconstruction and via structured light, dual camera sensor support, time of flight.

• Raw Bayer pre-processing and HDR image post processing using Qualcomm® Hexagon™ 680 DSP with Hexagon Vector eXtensions (HVX).

• Improved ISP processing allows for slimmer Z-Height optics required by thinner smartphones.

THE QUALCOMM® SNAPDRAGON™ 820 PROCESSORIMMERSIVE AND INTELLIGENT. Introducing the new all-in-one Snapdragon 820—the most powerful mobile processor Qualcomm Technologies has ever created. And with Qualcomm Spectra ISP, you get our most advanced photography with support for DSLR-quality images. Purpose-built to redefine efficiency, innovation and the user experience, the Snapdragon 820 offers a whole new level of mobile intelligence.820

SUPERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY IMPROVED CAMCORDER NEW EXPERIENCES


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• New 14-bit dual-ISP, supports up to 25MP@30fps with zero shutter lag, greater precision for improved image quality and more natural skin tones.

• Designed to support DSLR-quality photography through superior noise reduction, low light algorithms, and computational camera innovations.

• Flexible hybrid Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF), laser and contrast AF framework for fast and reliable auto focus.

X12 LTE MODEMBreakthrough LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity.


Epic LTE speeds for turbocharged app performance.

Next-gen Wi-Fi for the ultimate in home and office connectivity.

Keeping you connected across wireless technologies.

• Support for download speeds up to 600 Mbps, a 33% increase over Snapdragon 810.

• Support for upload speeds up to 150 Mbps, a 200% increase over Snapdragon 810.

• Fast access to files in the cloud, snappy sharing of photos and videos.

• 11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi with up to 3X higher throughput in crowded places.

• 11ad multi-gigabit Wi-Fi for 4K video, wireless docking, and lightning-fast file transfers.

• Seamless Wi-Fi operation in 2.4, 5, and 60 GHz bands.

• Support for LTE in unlicensed spectrum (LTE-U) for fast speeds in congested places.

• HD voice and video calling over LTE and Wi-Fi, with real-time Wi-Fi quality monitoring.

• Wi-Fi hotspot function with up to 45% lower power consumption than previous generations.

THE QUALCOMM® SNAPDRAGON™ 820 PROCESSORIMMERSIVE AND INTELLIGENT. Introducing the new all-in-one Snapdragon 820—the most powerful mobile processor Qualcomm Technologies has ever created. And with the integrated X12 LTE modem, you get breakthrough LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity with the epic speeds you need to turbocharge your favorite connected apps. Purpose-built to redefine efficiency, innovation and the user experience, the Snapdragon 820 offers a whole new level of mobile intelligence.820

LTE Wi-Fi LTE + Wi-Fi


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TRUSIGNAL™

ANTENNA BOOSTFewer dropped calls, more bars, longer battery life.*


CALL RELIABILITY & QUALITY FASTER DATA* LONGER BATTERY LIFE*

Signal optimization is designed to improve call reliability, even with fewer bars.

Optimized signal strength at all times, no matter how you hold the device.

Power is everything, and now there’s even more to go around.

• Up to 30% reduction* in dropped calls.

• Improved* voice quality.1• Better signal quality* in the presence of signal impediments.

• Up to 49% improvement* in data speeds in real use scenarios.

• Lower power consumption* for the same throughput.

• Up to 20% longer* battery life.

*Based on measurements on a test version of a commercial smartphone device in live commercial networks; compared to a device configuration that does not have antenna tuning technology, and operating under the same signal conditions.1 Based on Mean Opinion Score (MOS) measurement of voice quality in over-the-air test voice calls. ©2015 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated are used with permission.


THE QUALCOMM® SNAPDRAGON™ 820 PROCESSORIMMERSIVE AND INTELLIGENT. Introducing the new all-in-one Snapdragon 820—the most powerful mobile processor Qualcomm Technologies has ever created. With QUALCOMM® TruSignal™ Antenna Boost, you get better connectivity, fewer dropped calls and a battery that lasts longer.* Signal impediments near the handset are no match for TruSignal™—it’s an all-new level of mobile intelligence.

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ADRENO 530 GPU Our highest-performing GPU yet, delivering action-packed, graphics-rich mobile gaming with up to a 40% increase in performance and a 40% reduction in power consumption.*


Next-generation gaming performance supported by the latest graphics industry APIs.

Supports heterogeneous computing, and efficient co-processing with Kryo CPU, Qualcomm® Spectra™ ISP and Qualcomm® Hexagon™ DSP.

Designed for superior power efficiency to support demanding applications.

• Advanced computational photography, computer vision, and video post-processing use cases benefit from Adreno 530 GPGPU (general purpose GPU).

• Adreno 530 GPGPU is programmable with Android Renderscript and OpenCL compute APIs, and supported by Qualcomm™ Snapdragon Symphony System Manager.

• Adreno 530 supports advanced rendering, compositing and compression techniques, with up to 40% less power consumption when compared to Snapdragon 810.

• New embedded GPU power manager provides fine granularity of power control as well as fast clock and voltage transitions to reduce the time spent in high frequency and power states.

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LEADING GAMING & GRAPHICS FLEXIBLE COMPUTE POWER-EFFICIENT


*As compared to the previous generation Adreno 430 GPU. 1 Snapdragon 820 has been certified by Khronos for OpenCL™ 2.0, and is expected to be soon for OpenGL® ES 3.1. Conformance criteria for Vulkan™ Specifications have not yet been established. Snapdragon 820 is intended to support this standard. Qualcomm Adreno, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Qualcomm Spectra and Qualcomm Hexagon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. ©2015 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Qualcomm, Snapdragon, Adreno and Hexagon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Qualcomm Spectra is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.

• Snapdragon 820’s Kryo CPU and the Qualcomm® Adreno™ 530 GPU combine to process console- quality games and exciting, next-generation virtual reality applications.

• Adreno 530 delivers superior graphics performance per mW, ideal for high-resolution displays and advanced GUIs.

• Supports the latest graphics APIs: OpenGL ES3.1+AEP, and Vulkan, with an average of 40% faster graphics performance when compared to Snapdragon 810.

THE QUALCOMM® SNAPDRAGON™ 820 PROCESSORIMMERSIVE AND INTELLIGENT.Introducing the all-new Snapdragon 820—the highest performance mobile processor Qualcomm Technologies has ever created. With advanced heterogeneous compute support, along with the leading Adreno 530 GPU graphics performance and power efficiency, the Snapdragon 820 offers an all-new level of mobile intelligence.

Our comprehensive suite of robust security technologies helps safeguard privacy and protect sensitive user data from attacks.

QUALCOMM HAVEN SECURITY SOLUTIONS

MALWARE DETECTION BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION THEFT DETERRENCE

Detect the newest mobile malware with Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Smart Protect.

Ditch passwords with Qualcomm® Snapdragon Sense™ ID technology.

Protect your device, your data and yourself with Qualcomm® SafeSwitch™ technology.

• Protects privacy by keeping device data and user information more secure.

• Detects zero-day malware in real time using machine learning-based behavioral analysis.

• Offers the robust protection of hardware-based security and system-wide optimizations.

• Captures and matches more fingerprint details more consistently using ultrasonics.

• Gives OEMs more design options by enabling scanning through glass, plastic and metal.

• Ensures more secure connection among online devices using the FIDO UAF protocol.

• Allows users to remotely lock and unlock their own mobile devices.

• Includes hardware SIM-lock to disable connectivity if owner’s SIM is removed.

• Confirms that device lock requests are coming from a trustworthy source.

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THE QUALCOMM® SNAPDRAGON™ 820 PROCESSORIMMERSIVE AND INTELLIGENT. Introducing the new all-in-one Snapdragon 820—the most powerful mobile processor Qualcomm Technologies has ever created. With Qualcomm Haven™ security solutions built in, our mobile-optimized system-on-a-chip offers hardware-based malware detection and critical data processing on the device, rather than in the cloud, for robust security, personal privacy and control. And with exceptional power, high performance and extremely low energy consumption, the Snapdragon 820 offers more immersive user experiences and an all-new level of mobile intelligence.


Qualcomm Haven, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Qualcomm Snapdragon Smart Protect, Qualcomm Snapdragon Sense and Qualcomm SafeSwitch are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.©2015 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Snapdragon Sense, Qualcomm Haven and Qualcomm SafeSwitch are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated.

SNAPDRAGON SMART PROTECTRobust, real-time detection of zero-day malware, using machine-learning-based behavioral analysis.


Robust protection of your privacy and personal data from new mobile malware attacks.

Catch malware with the latest in mobile anti-malware technology.

Save battery power with efficient, hardware-based design and optimizations.

• Provides robust protection against new and transformed mobile malware.

• Empowers device users with insight into the type and severity of detected mobile malware.

• Gives users control over their devices, security settings and personal information.

• Detects zero-day malware in real time using machine-learning-based behavioral analysis.

• Enables OEMs and mobile security providers to inform users about unusual application behavior.

• Provides explanation of why a particular behavior was flagged as suspicious.

• Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Smart Protect core designed to remain secure even if the operating system is compromised.

• Performs analysis on the device, rather than in the cloud, even without a connection.

• Maximizes battery life through efficient design and optional ultra-low power mode.

THE QUALCOMM® SNAPDRAGON™ 820 PROCESSORIMMERSIVE AND INTELLIGENT. Introducing the all-in-one Snapdragon 820—the most powerful mobile processor Qualcomm Technologies has ever created. With Snapdragon Smart Protect built in, our mobile-optimized system-on-a-chip offers hardware-based malware detection and critical data processing on the device rather than in the cloud, for robust security, privacy and control. With power, performance and low energy consumption, the Snapdragon 820 offers immersive user experiences and a new level of mobile intelligence.820

PRIVACY PROTECTION MALWARE DETECTION POWER EFFICIENCY


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SPEED EFFICIENCY INTEROPERABILITY

Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ technology, spend less time charging and more time doing.

Intelligent algorithm optimizes power transfer, and maximizes efficiency.

In more devices and accessories than any other fast-charging solution.2

• Charges a typical phone from zero to 80 percent in about 35 minutes.1

• Delivers power up to 4X faster than conventional charging, up to 2X faster than Quick Charge 1.0.1

• Adds a layer of intelligent technologies to provide for the fully rated battery cycle life.

• Intelligent Negotiation for Optimum Voltage allows device to receive specific power needed.

• Automatically selects ideal voltage, between 3.6V and 20V, in 200mV increments.

• Works up to 38% more efficiently than Quick Charge 2.0.1

• Offers full backwards compatibility with Quick Charge 1.0 and 2.0, works with most USB chargers.

• Certified accessories are compatible across the growing Quick Charge ecosystem.

• Connector-independent, works with USB Type-A, USB micro, USB Type-C, and other connectors.

1 Based on internal tests charging a 2750mAh fast-charge battery (1.5C charge rate) and using the maximum power for a thermal limit of 40C for all charging implementations. Charge time based on 0% to 50% (August 2015). 2 Source: QTI research Qualcomm Quick Charge and Qualcomm Snapdragon are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. ©2015 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Quick Charge is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.


THE QUALCOMM® SNAPDRAGON™ 820 PROCESSORIMMERSIVE AND INTELLIGENT. Introducing the new all-in-one Snapdragon 820—the most powerful mobile processor Qualcomm Technologies has ever created. With Quick Charge 3.0 built in, you can charge devices up to 4X faster, stay mobile and do what you enjoy with reduced charging times and increased efficiency. Full compatibility and interoperability enable true universal charging, with no need for multiple cords or adapters. It’s an all-new level of mobile intelligence.

QUICK CHARGE 3.0 Our next-generation fast-charging technology employs an intelligent algorithm for charging that’s faster and more efficient than in previous generations.

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Visual display processing for next-generation visual quality and advanced display technology—all with extended battery life.


Snapdragon 820 delivers the most immersive mobile visual display processing.

Tools and features help reduce power consumption and increase battery life.

Displays look great even under the most challenging lighting conditions.

• Seamlessly integrated Adreno™ Video Processing Unit (VPU) and Adreno™ Display Processing Unit (DPU) delivers visually enhanced video and graphics.

• Adreno™ VPU/DPU work together to deliver smooth, high-definition HEVC video playback and display up to 4K UHD at 60fps.

• Enjoy movies or user generated videos up to 4K resolution, streamed wireless to 4K UHD displays.

• Qualcomm® EcoPix™ feature can reduce LCD or AMOLED power consumption by up to 30%.

• Examples of EcoPix™ include content adaptable backlight control, Fidelity Optimized Signal Scaling, frame buffer compression, variable refresh rate support.

• Qualcomm TruPalette™, REC.2020 color gamut support for improved picture quality and superb color accuracy.

• Enables professional color calibration, color gamut management and color enhancement with adaptable video detail enhancement.

• Efficient tone mapping hardware and software that can adjust the dynamic range to allow for better viewing in bright sunlight.

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Introducing the all-new Snapdragon 820 mobile processor. Immersive and intelligent, all day performance and completely connected. Together, the Qualcomm Adreno™ Video and Display processors and Adreno 530 GPU deliver graphics, visual and display enhancements that improve overall visual fidelity while reducing power consumption. Purpose-built to redefine efficiency, innovation and the user experience, the Snapdragon 820 offers a whole new level of mobile user experience immersion.

THE QUALCOMM® SNAPDRAGON™ 820 PROCESSORIMMERSIVE AND INTELLIGENT.

VISUALLY OPTIMIZED POWER SAVINGS VISUAL AND COLOR QUALITY


ADRENO VIDEO AND DISPLAY

4K

Enabling a more immersive, intuitive and connected experience.

Featuring the latest in mobile technology.

Capture sharper, higher-quality images, in challenging lighting situationsQualcomm’s Spectra 14-bit dual image signal processors tap into the enhanced performance and feature enhancements that Hexagon 680 DSP’s HVX performance adds with amazing features like Low Light Photo and Video and Touch-to-Track where ISP and DSP work intelligently together to enhance imaging as well as track movements and improve zoom.

Next-generation computer visionDrive more safely with object detection and enhanced navigation and enhance your smartphone camera capability with features that can track faces and objects for a more intelligent mobile experience.

Deeply immersive 3D gamingThe combination of Snapdragon 820’s Adreno 530 GPU and Kryo CPU creates enough compute performance to enable console quality games and exciting, next generation virtual reality applications.

All day battery life and easier, faster chargingSnapdragon 820 lowers power consumption by 30% over previous generation plus charge a typical phone from zero to 80 percent in about 35 minutes, with Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 3.0 technology.

The Snapdragon 820 mobile processor offers many advantages:

•New X12 LTE: Industry leading connectivity with LTE download speeds of up to 600 Mbps and multi-gigabit 802.11ad Wi-Fi

•New Qualcomm® Kryo CPU: Delivering maximum performance and low power consumption Kryo is QTI’s first custom 64-bit quad-core CPU, manufactured in advanced 14nm FinFET LPP process

•New Qualcomm® Adreno 530: Up to 40% better graphics and compute performance with the Adreno 530 GPU

•QualcommSpectra™ 14-bit dual image signal processors (ISPs) deliver high resolution DSLR-quality images using heterogeneous compute for advanced processing and additional power savings

•New Hexagon 680 DSP includes Hexagon Vector eXtensions and Sensor Core with Low Power Island for always-on sensor processing

•New Qualcomm® Adreno Visual Display Processing delivers graphics, visual and display enhancements that improve overall visual fidelity while reducing power consumption

•New Touch-To-Track: Recognize and track multiple objects on screen using advanced computer vision

Qualcomm® snapdragonTM

Immersive, life-like virtual realityExperience realistic, visual and audio immersion and smooth VR action enabled by Snapdragon 820’s Heterogeneous compute platform, designed for high performance and optimized for long battery life.

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1 As of Nov 1, 2015, Snapdragon 820 has been conformance certified by Khronos for OpenCL™ 2.0, and is expected to be certified for OpenGL® ES 3.1. Conformance criteria for Vulkan™ Specifications have not yet been established. Snapdragon 820 is intended to support this standard.2 As compared to its predecessor, the Adreno 430 GPU in the Snapdragon 810 processor. 3Certain optional features available subject to Carrier and OEM selection for an additional fee. Qualcomm Hexagon, Qualcomm RF360, Qualcomm Snapdragon StudioAccess and Qualcomm SecureMSM are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Qualcomm VIVE and Qualcomm IZat are products of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. ©2015 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Qualcomm, Snapdragon, SecureMSM, Hexagon, WiPower, VIVE, and Adreno are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Snapdragon StudioAccess, Quick Charge, Qualcomm RF360, and IZat are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. All Qualcomm Incorporated trademarks are used with permission. Other products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 processors. Enabling

a more connected, immersive and intelligent

all day experience.

Features & speciFications3

CPU• Custom 64-bit Kryo quad-core CPU in 14nm FinFET, with SoC Virtualization

GPU• Adreno 530 GPU: OpenGL ES 3.1 + AEP1, OpenCL2.0 Full1, Vulcan1, Renderscript, 64-bit virtual addressing DirectX 11.2, plus hardware tessellation, geometry shaders, programmable blending and decreased power consumption2

DSP• Qualcomm® Hexagon™ 680 DSP with Hexagon Vector eXtensions and Low Power Island for sensor processing

Display• 4k60 FPS decode 10-bit 4k60 FPS over HDMI 2.0 4k60 Miracast 2.0 streaming HEVC 10-bit and VP9 decode Direct Stream Video for Wireless Display

• 3:1 Frame Buffer Compression ratio

Memory & Storage• LPDDR4

• UFS 2.0—Gear 3 storage

• Universal Bandwidth Compression

Modem •IntegratedX12LTE,withGlobal Mode supporting LTE FDD and TDD, WCDMA (DB-DC-HSDPA, DC-HSUPA), TD-SCDMA, CDMA 1x/EVDO, and GSM/Edge

•Cat12download:upto600Mbps via 3x carrier aggregation and 256-QAM, up to 4x4 MIMO on one carrier

•Cat13upload:upto150Mbpsvia 2x carrier aggregation and 64-QAM

•SupportforLTEinunlicensed spectrum (LTE-U) when paired with WTR3950

•SupportforenhancedHDVoice and Video calling over Wi-Fi, with real-time Wi-Fi quality monitoring

RF• 4th gen power efficient LTE multimode transceiver (WTR3925) with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.’s integrated and system optimized Qualcomm RF360™ front end solution for world mode bands and lower power

Camera• Qualcomm Spectra™ 14-bit dual ISPs can support up to 28MP 30fps and up to 1.2GPix/sec throughput

Security• Qualcomm® SecureMSM™ foundation

• Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Smart Protect

• Qualcomm® Snapdragon Sense™ ID fingerprint technology

• Qualcomm® Snapdragon StudioAccess™ content protection

Multimedia• 10-bit 4K decode

• 1080p240 FPS decode

• 4K HEVC video at 60FPS with 10-bit color

• Simultaneous 1080p30+1080p30 inbound/outbound

• WCD9335 audio codec

• Hi-Fi 24bit/192kHz FLAC playback

Connectivity• QCA9500 802.11ad 60GHz WiFi 1st WTR3950 LTE-U support Next Gen QFE3100 Envelope Tracking

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