Expect 5G smartphones for all budgets in 2021


A host of more affordable 5G smartphones should be coming in 2021. — AFP Relaxnews

Spread the word, 5G smartphones look set to go mainstream in 2021. Qualcomm has just unveiled a new System on Chip (SoC) compatible with the latest cellular standard that’s less powerful, but also less costly than previous chips. It’s destined to equip entry-level smartphones from this year. In other words, it will soon no longer be necessary to spend a small fortune to get your hands on a 5G-compatible mobile.

The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G is an SoC that’s destined for a very wide range of smartphones, including the most affordable models. The idea is that manufacturers can make massive use of the chip in numerous models, starting with entry-level devices, to put 5G in the hands of the public at large. In 2021, it should therefore be possible to get a 5G-compatible smartphone for less than €200 (RM987).

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