Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 uses the X70 5G Modem-RF System and uses AI to improve 5G download and upload speeds, coverage, latency and power efficiency. Additionally, the 8 Gen 2 features 5G+5G/4G Dual-SIM Dual-Active meaning the handset can support two SIMs, 4G and 5G or 5G and 5G, without the need to physically swap the cards. The FastConnect 7800 sub-system contains the most advanced Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. Of note, Wi-Fi 7 High Band Simultaneous Multi-Link, similar to carrier aggregation in a cellular network, allows a device to alternate between the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands to improve peak speeds and lower congestion as compared to operation in the 2.4 GHz band.
Source: Qualcomm
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 which leverages AI to enhance key smartphone experiences, including camera, connectivity, gaming, security and sound. To the connectivity piece, branded as Snapdragon Connect, Qualcomm noted a world’s first 5G AI mobile platform processor, as well as the only commercial Wi-Fi 7 solution that uses High Band Simultaneous Multi-Link
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