Qualcomm Unveils Next-Gen Audio Chips for Improved Sound, AI, and Efficiency
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Qualcomm unveiled new S3 Gen 3 and S5 Gen 3 audio chips with improved processing power, AI acceleration (S5), and audio quality over previous gen chips.
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The S5 Gen 3 has a faster 200MHz CPU, 350MHz DSP, dedicated AI accelerator for advanced features like ANC, and hardware support for things like hearing aid compatibility.
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The S3 Gen 3 is a more affordable mid-tier chip with modest upgrades but still supports advanced features like Google Fast Pair.
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Both chips are very power efficient, support lossless 24-bit 48kHz music streaming via Snapdragon Sound, and integrate with the Voice & Music Extension program.
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Vivo will soon launch the first device with the S3 Gen 3 chip for "audiophile quality music listening." More products with the S5 Gen 3 are likely in development.