Qualcomm’s Next-Gen Snapdragon Wear OS Chip Leaks: Major Performance & Efficiency Boost Expected
Qualcomm’s Next-Gen Snapdragon Wear OS Chip Leaks: Major Performance & Efficiency Boost Expected
A new report reveals details about Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon chip for Wear OS smartwatches, signaling a significant upgrade for the wearable platform. This highly anticipated successor to the 2022 Snapdragon W5 series promises substantial improvements in performance and battery life, addressing previous gaps in Qualcomm’s wearable chip development.
According to Android Authority, citing credible sources, the new Snapdragon chip — likely dubbed “W5 Gen 2” or “W6 Gen 1” — will feature a crucial shift in manufacturing process from Samsung to TSMC, which is expected to inherently enhance power efficiency. Further boosts in efficiency come from the adoption of updated DDR5 memory.
The most impactful upgrade lies in the core configuration, which is rumored to be 1x Arm Cortex-A78 + 4x Arm Cortex-A55. This new setup replaces older core designs, offering a much-needed performance leap for Wear OS devices. While the exact debut timeline remains unclear and the chip is reportedly not yet in production, its existence in the pipeline is positive news for the future of smartwatches. However, this means Google’s upcoming Pixel Watch 4 is unlikely to feature this advanced chipset, relying instead on the current Snapdragon W5 series.
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