Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 800 mobile processor family in 2013.
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 800 series at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show. The family was designed for high-end smartphones and tablets, combining processing cores, graphics, connectivity, image processing, and other functions in a system-on-chip platform.
The first Snapdragon 800 products were built using Qualcomm's Krait CPU architecture and Adreno graphics technology. They supported demanding mobile features such as high-resolution displays, advanced cameras, fast wireless connections, and high-definition video. The 800 line later evolved through names including Snapdragon 801, 805, and 810.
Qualcomm does not manufacture every chip that carries its designs. It develops semiconductor technology and licenses intellectual property, while manufacturing may be performed by outside foundries. Arm is also often confused with Qualcomm: Arm licenses instruction-set and processor designs, whereas Qualcomm develops Snapdragon products and other wireless technologies.