Qualcomm has recently updated in a company blog post the specifications of the new Snapdragon 200 and 400 processors. These new chips are designed to target the middle-tier and entry-level smartphones. Lets have a look on functionality of both the processors separately.
Snapdragon 200
This processor will feature quad ARM Cortex-A5 CPUs (rated maximum 1.4GHz per core) with an Adreno 203 GPU supporting LPDDR2 RAM. The processor is capable of supporting up to 8-megapixel camera sensors with HD video playback. Designed to deliver a balance of performance, connectivity and battery life for entry-level smartphones, it supports multi-SIM capabilities of Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).
Snapdragon 400
This one is designed to deliver features, performance, battery life and connectivity in high volume tablets and smartphones. It features two CPU choices – quad ARM Cortex-A7 running up to 1.4GHz per core and dual Krait CPUs clocked at a maximum of 1.7GHz per core along with an Adreno 305 GPU. The RAM options consist of LPDDR2 or LPDDR3; LPDDR is Low Power Double Data Rate. Modern technologies such as DC-HSPA+ (42Mbps), TDSCDMA, W+G CDMA, 1x Advanced, DSDS and Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA). This chip can be paired with camera sensors up to 13.5-megapixel, which support full HD video. It also supports Miracast Wi-Fi Display Technology.