Qualcomm to launch its own smartphone soon, joins hands with Asus
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Chipmaker Qualcomm is likely to launch its own gaming smartphone sometime soon. The company is set to unveil its new high-end processor Snapdragon 875 later this year in December and is likely to launch its first smartphone around the same time. Qualcomm has reportedly joined hands with Asus, known for making gaming specific smartphones, for the device.
Qualcomm will soon host an online event in December and launch its high-end processor for this year — the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 mobile platform. On the same day, it can unveil its first-ever gaming smartphone, manufactured in partnership with Taiwanese company Asus.
In this partnership, Asus will add its hardware expertise, bringing in a high refresh rate, improved cooling system, a big battery, and a number of gaming-centric features on the Qualcomm smartphone.
Of course, the phone could also be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 875 processor, making
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