Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen Chipset Brings Wi-Fi Audio Support to Mid-Range Android Phones
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 7 Gen chipset for mid-range Android phones , expected to roll out in the coming months, introduces support for audio via Wi-Fi, a technology previously exclusive to premium phones, promising increased wireless range, improved standby time, and enhanced audio quality, potentially offering lossless music wirelessly, and extending Wi-Fi audio support to budget TWS earbuds. Wireless headphones and earbuds have traditionally relied on Bluetooth for connectivity. Companies are now exploring audio support over Wi-Fi. This shift changes how audio frequency is transmitted through the network.
The new Snapdragon 7 Gen chipset allows more brands to make Wi-Fi audio available at a lower price point.
“The use of Wi-Fi networks to run audio on phones will be lighter than running through Bluetooth.”
Running headphones or earbuds through Wi-Fi will increase wireless range. It will also increase the overall standby time of devices and phones. Qualcomm is powering this new feature through its latest Snapdragon chip. This will negate the purpose of using headphones within a 20-foot range of the paired device.
Wi-Fi offers the potential for improved audio quality. It could offer lossless music wirelessly on Android phones. Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) has addressed battery life issues. However, Wi-Fi is expected to consume even less battery.
“Having Wi-Fi in its armoury will also allow the audio quality to improve, and most likely offer lossless music even wirelessly on Android phones.”
The Snapdragon 7 Gen chipset is compatible with audio over Wi-Fi. This suggests that budget TWS earbuds should gain support for this feature in the coming months.
“Earlier it was mentioned that only phones with the Snapdragon 8 gen chipset will get this technology but the fact that Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is already compatible means the budget TWS earbuds should get the support for audio over Wi-Fi in the next few months.”
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The new Snapdragon 7 Gen chipset allows more brands to make Wi-Fi audio available at a lower price point.
“The use of Wi-Fi networks to run audio on phones will be lighter than running through Bluetooth.”
Running headphones or earbuds through Wi-Fi will increase wireless range. It will also increase the overall standby time of devices and phones. Qualcomm is powering this new feature through its latest Snapdragon chip. This will negate the purpose of using headphones within a 20-foot range of the paired device.
Wi-Fi offers the potential for improved audio quality. It could offer lossless music wirelessly on Android phones. Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) has addressed battery life issues. However, Wi-Fi is expected to consume even less battery.
“Having Wi-Fi in its armoury will also allow the audio quality to improve, and most likely offer lossless music even wirelessly on Android phones.”
The Snapdragon 7 Gen chipset is compatible with audio over Wi-Fi. This suggests that budget TWS earbuds should gain support for this feature in the coming months.
“Earlier it was mentioned that only phones with the Snapdragon 8 gen chipset will get this technology but the fact that Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is already compatible means the budget TWS earbuds should get the support for audio over Wi-Fi in the next few months.”
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