Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 comes with advanced AI sensing camera, setting a benchmark for 2023. Learn what features it offers and how it works.
Qualcomm has introduced its latest flagship chipset for mobile phones, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, it’s the third mobile platform in the new naming conventions, after the release of 8 Gen 1 and 8 + Gen 1. This new mobile platform will be used in the flagship phones of 2023 and has got a lot going on in the AI department. The most exciting of them is the AI Sensing camera. Lets’ have a detailed look at how the AI sensing camera works on 8 Gen 2.
The latest flagship mobile platform from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is built on the same 4 nm architecture as the 8 Gen 1. However, there are major changes under the hood.
As per Qualcomm, the 8 Gen 2 is 35% faster performance and 40% better power efficiency compared to Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
With the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Qualcomm has used a dedicated power supply for Hexagon Processor, for faster AI processing. Qualcomm has managed to bring down the power per watt consumption by 60% so that your phone’s battery life is not drastically impacted by so much power.
With this additional power with battery efficiency, Qualcomm has introduced an AI Sensing camera. It keeps the camera active in the background, so as to be ready for any action when required. Qualcomm also states that the data processed by the Sensing Hub doesn’t leave your device.
With the new Cognitive ISP, and Dual AI processors the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, offers more advanced AI magic for imaging, which is not just limited to photos. Let’s take a closer look at what all AI camera features you’ll get with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.