New Mobile Chipset from Qualcomm Aims to Democratize 5G by Lowering BOM Costs
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 aims to democratize 5G technology by lowering smartphone BOM costs, making sub-$99 5G devices feasible, a significant shift from the $200+ cost seen in most markets.
5G smartphone cost has remained above $200 since the introduction of the wireless technology, all but excluding cost-sensitive markets in the developing world. Qualcomm's introduction of the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 is the first salvo in the democratization of the technology by lowing overall smartphone BOM cost and making sub-$99 devices viable.
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