In the past few daysExternal NoticeLater, Qualcomm officially unveiled the newly named smart wearable device processors Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 and Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1, claiming to reduce power consumption by 50%, increase computing performance by 2 times, and reduce device size by 30%, while also supporting twice the rich user interface functions. OPPO and Mobvoi are expected to be the first to launch smart wearable devices using this processor, with 2 more devices ready to be launched later.
According to Qualcomm, both processors are built using TSMC's 4nm process technology, which will result in lower power consumption and longer battery life, while computing performance will be approximately doubled. They will also be compatible with thinner and lighter wearable device designs, and the operating system is compatible with Google's Wear OS, Android, and RTOS operating systems.
OPPO and Mobvoi will be the first to launch wearable devices using this processor, with 25 more devices slated for release. Qualcomm is also emphasizing the creation of a watch-style reference design with Compal and Pegatron, enabling market players to more quickly launch products based on the reference design.
The processor design launched this time also integrates a collaborative computing processor built on a 22nm process, and integrates low-power Bluetooth 5.3. It also combines Wi-Fi, satellite positioning and audio processing functions, and can also reduce power consumption in sleep and deep sleep modes.
The adoption of a new naming method for processors such as Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 also indicates that Qualcomm will focus on updating processor products used in smart wearable devices.
