“5G technologies, the next generation of ultra-fast wireless connections, is expected to usher in more smartphone innovation, including better video streaming, and encourage significant technical advancements, such as connecting self-driving cars.”

Qualcomm introduced the different specialties of 865 and how different it is to their other processors like the latest Snapdragon 765.

Qualcomm, the world's biggest wireless chipmaker, had given another remarkable product before the year ends, the Snapdragon 865 processor.

Qualcomm unveiled its newest product during a press conference in Hawaii. At this event, the company introduced the different specialties of 865 and how different it is to their other processors like the latest Snapdragon 765.

At the same time, they've also shared the various mobile phone providers that will make 865 their main processors for their flagship devices in the year 2020. Two of them are China-based companies like Xiaomi and Oppo; America's Motorola; and Finland's Nokia.

According to the representatives' of the companies, having Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 that supports 5G as their processor will give a boost to the rising of 5G phones over the next coming years.

Xioami and Oppo having partnered with Qualcomm is no longer a surprising announcement for most tech experts as the parent company of Xiaomi and Oppo represents the 10 percent share of Qualcomm, amounting to $24.2 billion. Other companies that shared revenues with Qualcomm are Apple and Samsung.

Xiaomi's Vice Chairman Bin Lin said that the Snapdragon 865 will be in the company's Mi 10 flagship phone that will be launched in the first quarter of 2020.

"For the whole year next year, we will launch more than 10 devices running 5G, starting with premium tier, then mid-tier," said Lin.

Meanwhile, Alen Wu, Oppo's president of global sales, shared their plan with Qualcomm that involves having their processor in their flagship phone in 2020 and inputting their Reno 3 Pro with the Snapdragon 765G.

"In 2020, there's going to be a new wave of the explosive growth of 5G phones," said Wu through a translator.

HMD Product Chief JuhoSarvikas said that Nokia warmly aims to give 5G phones a different take for the consumers as they are willing to give their 5G phones at affordable prices compared to other companies.

Meanwhile, President Sergio Buniac of Motorola said that they will use both 865 and 765G to their flagship devices to promote the usage of 5G in phone technology.

Snapdragon 865 offers 25% higher power efficiency and performance compared to other processors. Apart from that, 865 also allows more HDR display as high as 144 hertz—much higher compared to the normal processors having 90–120 hertz display. What's more interesting on this chip is its effect on the camera.

Snapdragon 865 can process up to two gigapixels of data and capture 200 megapixels that can produce the largest photo using a mobile phone.

"Qualcomm Technologies' work is far from done; we want to get 5G into the hands of everyone. One of our main focuses is supporting the capabilities that will make it possible for more operators to launch 5G faster," said Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon in a blog post.

Although Snapdragon 765 and 765G are more accessible to cheaper phones, Qualcomm also decided to give its take on 5G. To opt 765G on 5G, companies must also purchase Qualcomm's X52 modem—almost equivalent to 865.

Apple is expected to release four 5G-capable iPhones in 2020, according to a forecast report from JPMorgan released.

According to analysts at JPMorgan, the new iPhones will likely roll out in the second half of 2020 and come in a number of sizes, including one measuring 5.4 inches, another at 6.7 inches and two at 6.1 inches. The report noted the largest iPhone will likely have sensor shift technology, allowing for better quality videos and photos when capturing motion.

None of the projections detailed in the report, which are based on supply chain checks, are a certainty.

The report's predictions differ a bit from other speculation, some of which suggest the 2020 iPhone lineup will resemble the 2019 models with higher-end iPhones at 5.4 and 6.7-inches and a cheaper 6.1-inch phone.

The report comes as companies including Samsung and OnePlus launch 5G-capable devices and carriers such as Verizon, ATandT (which owns CNN's parent company WarnerMedia) and T-Mobile work on expanding their 5G networks.

5G technologies, the next generation of ultra-fast wireless connections, is expected to usher in more smartphone innovation, including better video streaming, and encourage significant technical advancements, such as connecting self-driving cars.

Following the iPhone 11 launching in September, some critics questioned Apple's decision to hold off on launching a 5G-capable device this year, arguably giving rivals such as Samsung -- with its two existing 5G-capable models -- and OnePlus an edge in the market. At a time when Apple's smartphone sales are slumping and its new models look the same as older models, a 5G iPhone could have provided a jolt to the business.

But Apple's shift away from Qualcomm components to those made by Intel over the past couple of years reportedly stalled development for 5G modems in time for this year's cycle.

The delay may also represent a calculation that consumers are not clamoring for 5G just yet. It's also worth noting that although Verizon, ATandT and T-Mobile are expanding their 5G networks in the US, service is still somewhat limited.

Vivo reportedly plans to launch five 5G smartphones in 2020, with particular emphasis on the low and mid-range price brackets. The information comes via Vivo’s Communications Research Institute’s general manager, Qin Fei, who stated at a press conference in China that the company is now aiming to expand its partnership with Qualcomm on 5G devices by introducing more affordable devices with 5G features. On this note, the company will launch as many as five 5G-ready handsets next year, all presumably priced below the $500.

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