The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip supports the AV1 codec

Some time ago, a report was published that showed Qualcomm In addition to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus, it is also working on developing the next generation of its flagship chip. New information indicates that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip supports the AV1 video codec, which will significantly improve the video playback quality. More along Lyon Tak Be.

There are currently no specific details on which company (TSMC or Samsung) Qualcomm is partnering with to mass-produce the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. However, one item recently shared by a cyberspace user indicates that the company’s future silicon codenamed SM8550 will support the AV1 codec.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip supports the AV1 codec

Using the AV1 codec significantly improves the video playback quality. This codec is able to provide better video quality for the same file size and the same quality in a smaller file size. Also, another advantage of the AV1 is that it is up to 30% more efficient than the H.265 codec.

With Netflix and YouTube currently supporting the AV1 codec, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip support for this technology could help improve video playback on these platforms. Now companies like Samsung and MediaTek have added that feature to their chips, and now it’s Qualcomm’s turn.

AV1 support has already been introduced for the 2021 Exynos 2100 and Dimensity 1000 series chips. Qualcomm is expected to add this feature to its flagship chip lineup by the end of 2022 with the introduction of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. Apart from this, no other information has been provided about the technical specifications of Qualcomm’s new chip, and more news will probably be published in the coming months.