Rumor: HTC may bring us the first octa-core 64-bit phone
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 615. It's the world's first octa-core 64-bit SoC, based on Cortex-A53 architecture and offering 4G LTE support. Just after the announcement, rumors spurred up, saying that the first phone that might be equipped with the new chip would be a new HTC Desire, which would maybe (big maybe) be uncovered at this year's IFA, just a couple of weeks from now. HTC's invite for the event further fueled the rumors with the cryptic line "See what's next for smartphones at HTC's IFA breakfast"
So perhaps “what's next for smartphones” is that HTC intends to launch a range of 64-bit devices, from the low- to upper-mid range, and show its competitors 'how it's done'. Or, this could all be just whispers in the wind.
sources: MyDrivers via GSMDome, @upleaks
Just shy of 2 weeks ago, leakster @upleaks also stirred up the rumor mill by posting specs and a couple of pictures of a 64-bit capable HTC Desire phone, supposedly in the works. Dubbed HTC A11, it is said to feature a 4.7” display, 480 x 954 resolution, and be powered by the Snapdragon 410, which is a quad-core SoC.
So perhaps “what's next for smartphones” is that HTC intends to launch a range of 64-bit devices, from the low- to upper-mid range, and show its competitors 'how it's done'. Or, this could all be just whispers in the wind.
sources: MyDrivers via GSMDome, @upleaks
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