Qualcomm is working on the Snapdragon Wear W6 chipset for smartwatches, custom-designed with the model number SW6100, following the SW5100 of its predecessor. It features one Cortex-A78 core, four Cortex-A55 cores, and support for LPDDR5X RAM, aiming to improve performance over the earlier model’s configuration. Unlike previous chipsets, the W6 will not be based on existing Qualcomm products or designs. The chipset announcement is anticipated in September at the Snapdragon summit, with the first smartwatches utilizing it expected to launch in early 2026.
Qualcomm is developing a new smartwatch chipset, codenamed Aspen, with model number SW6100, expected to be marketed as Snapdragon Wear W6.
The Snapdragon Wear W6 will feature one Cortex-A78 core and four Cortex-A55 cores, emphasizing performance and supporting LPDDR5X RAM.
Unlike previous chipsets, the W6 is custom-built for wearables and is not based on any existing Qualcomm product.
The expected announcement for the Snapdragon Wear W6 is in September at the annual Snapdragon summit, with potential smartwatches launched by early 2026.
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