Qualcomm copies Galaxy Watch Ultra chip configuration for its new processor

Qualcomm is developing a new processor for Snapdragon Wear smartwatches, which is similar in architecture to the Exynos W1000, the chip that debuted with the first Galaxy Watch Ultra model.

Here's What We Know

According to Android Authority, the new Qualcomm chip has the model number SW6100 and is known as Aspen during internal testing. Like the Exynos W1000, it is equipped with five cores: one high-performance Cortex-A78 and four energy-efficient Cortex-A55. This is a significant upgrade over previous Snapdragon Wear processors, which were limited to four Cortex-A55 cores.

This upgrade promises a significant performance boost for Wear OS-based watches. Another advantage of the new chip is that it supports LPDDR5X RAM instead of LPDDR4, which will improve app launch speed and reduce power consumption.

Unlike the 3nm Exynos W1000, which is manufactured at Samsung Foundry fabs using GAA technology, Qualcomm's chip is created on TSMC production lines. However, the exact process is still unknown.

It is expected that the new Snapdragon Wear will be used in the next smartwatches from OnePlus, OPPO, Xiaomi, TicWatch and other brands, possibly this year or next year. They will compete with the recently announced Galaxy Watch 8 and the updated Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Source: SamMobile