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Qualcomm processors began to support 192 megapixel cameras (2 photos)


Qualcomm has updated specifications forseveral of their mobile processors. Now they support cameras with resolutions up to 192 megapixels. This option is available for both top chips and mid-end processors.

The list includes 5 models: Snapdragon 855, Snapdragon 845, Snapdragon 710, Snapdragon 675, Snapdragon 670. And although such powerful cameras have not yet been produced, when they appear, their operation will already be provided with appropriate mobile platforms. However, their capabilities will be limited: with an increase in the amount of chip resources used, the resolution of the image will decrease.


To work with Qualcomm processors, cameraAt 192 megapixels, it should have only 1 module and have neither Zero shutter lag technology (zero shutter lag) or Multi-frame noise reduction. But these options allow smartphones to produce decent photos.

Probably the specifications have been updated by Qualcomm.after the story with Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. At that time, many were interested in how the 48-megapixel camera “made friends” and the Snapdragon 660 processor, which had recently supported matrices up to 25 megapixels. As it turned out now, these cameras are really supported by the chip. True, at the expense of sacrificing picture quality for the number of megapixels.

Source: qualcomm.com