Qualcomm announces next launch event, expecting Snapdragon 875

Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 is expected this year, and it looks like the company could stick to its usual announcement schedule for its next big product.

Qualcomm sent out invites for a launch event starting on December 1, 2020. Although there is no specific mention of the SD875, this is usually when the company would launch such a product.

In the email connected with the invite, Qualcomm mentions “premium-tier mobile performance.” As we said, it’s almost assured this is referencing the SD875, although there’s no confirmation on if that will be its final name. 

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 will likely be the fastest, most powerful, and most energy-efficient 5G chipset from the company. It will likely debut in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S30 series of smartphones, which should launch in February 2021. 

There are rumors that the SD875 will have multiple “lite” versions to help deal with the rising costs of smartphones. It’s possible Qualcomm could also confirm that at this upcoming launch. 

In past years, this event happened in Hawai. For tech journalists, it’s become an end-of-the-year celebration in a tropical paradise. Obviously, the event won’t be happening in-person this year.