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Qualcomm is introducing their new series of mobile processors for low to high end devices. For lower-mid ranged devices they are coming out with the 200 and 400 series. For higher end phones and devices, the 800 series will be the processor of choice, but we'll get to that monster later.

As the model number suggests, the Snapdragon 200 is the lower-tier processor that provides a balance of value and performance as well as improved battery life. Details include a quad-core ARM Cortex A5 with up to 1.4GHz per core, an Adreno 203 GPU, and support for HD video playback, dual SIM cards, and up to 8 megapixels in the camera.

The mid-range Snapdragon 400 will find a home in high-volume smartphones and tablets and offers more performance, connectivity options, and better battery life. Available in two options, the Qualcomm chip comes in dual-core (up to 1.7GHz per core) and quad-core (up to 1.4GHz per core) iterations. Standard features for the 400 series include an Adreno 305 GPU, support for modern cellular radios, and 1080p HD video playback and capture. Like the Snapdragon 200 series, the processor supports dual SIM cards as well as Miracast functionality and up to 13.5-megapixel cameras. Qualcomm anticipates seeing the new chipsets in smartphones and tablets later this year.

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Now for the bad boy....the 800 series! This processor will include features such as Quick Charge 2.0 and Always-on Voice Recognition. To charge faster Qualcomm created the new Quick Charge 2.0 feature that will let devices charge up to 75 percent faster. The example Qualcomm gave says tablets that typically reach a full charge after seven hours can charge in just under three hours with the new feature included. Qualcomm will sell Quick Charge 2.0 as a standalone component manufacturers can put into their devices. The technology will also come as part of the Snapdragon 800 System on Chip.

The Snapdragon 800 also has the unique feature of always-on voice recognition. This allows users to wake smartphones with a simple voice command that manufacturers can set. Qualcomm uses “Hey Snapdragon” as an example in its marketing materials. Users can even wake their Snapdragon 800 equipped phones with voice commands when it’s in airplane or standby mode. After waking the phone the voice recognition features will let users navigate parts of their phones and tablets without touching anything.

Other announced features of the Snapdragon 800 include the ability to handle UltraHD (4K) video content, 7.1 surround sound and photos up to 55MP. Qualcomm also claims the processor can also enable “high-end 3D gaming,” though it’s hard to imagine a smartphone or tablet processor that can rival next-generation home consoles like the upcoming PlayStation 4.

Qualcomm says its partners are currently developing more than 55 devices that will use the Snapdragon 800. Those devices will come to market sometime later in 2013.

There is a rumor the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4 will use a Qualcomm processor because of supply constraints of Samsung’s new Exynos Quad. With a rumored launch date of March 14, however, the phone will likely come out too early for the Snapdragon 800.

It’s not known which devices will use the upcoming high-end chip from Qualcomm, but recent phones from HTC, LG, Motorola and Sony among many others already use Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, so it's a fair assumption that we'll be hearing more from Qualcomm in the near future.

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If I'm not mistaken, there are a handful of qualcomm phones being sold in some of the other phone vendors other than the big ones like verizon, att, sprint etc..
There are three vendors down here in south florida that offer no contracts and unlimited voice and data for like $40 a month! Only reason I haven't switched to them is because of the poor selection of phones. As soon as they get some good phones, see ya verizon!!