Qualcomm recently unveiled its latest innovation in sound, with the Qualcomm S3 Gen 3 and S5 Gen 3 all-in-one chips.
Qualcomm’s S3 Gen 3 chip is dedicated to mid-range devices, offering a wide range of functions and optimum sound quality. The S5 Gen 3 chip, meanwhile, targets high-end devices, introducing significant improvements in terms of artificial intelligence and audio processing power.
Across our portfolio we are committed to elevating the sound experience – from ultra-premium with S7, to premium with S5 and mid-tier for S3. We’re proud to announce our powerful new Qualcomm S5 and S3 Sound platforms which will help to drive a new generation of audio innovation.
said Dino Bekis, vice president and general manager of Qualcomm.
Qualcomm S3 Gen 3 Bluetooth chip
The Qualcomm S3 Gen 3 Bluetooth chip opens up new possibilities for manufacturers with its increased flexibility and extended customization options. It makes it easier for audio brands to integrate advanced features such as hearing enhancement and spatial audio, thanks to Qualcomm’s Voice and Music Extension Program.
Qualcomm’s S3 Gen 3 chip is designed to improve the quality of midrange True Wireless earbuds and connected speakers. It supports high-quality Snapdragon sound with the aptX Lossless 24-bit 48kHz codec. With twice the computing power of its predecessor, it offers enhanced processing capabilities, enabling an even more immersive audio experience.
What’s more, thanks to Bluetooth 5.4, the S3 Gen 3 chip ensures extensive compatibility and advanced features such as support for the LE Audio codec and Auracast transmission protocol. The latter enables shared listening experiences in public spaces.
By utilizing this powerful platform, we are bringing audiophile quality music listening to our customers, so they can hear their music exactly as the artist intended.
Youfei Wang, General Manager of Vivo’s Intelligent terminal development department
Qualcomm S5 Gen 3 Bluetooth chip
The Qualcomm S5 Gen 3 Bluetooth chip represents a major advance in high-end audio devices, notably with its AI functions. With 3 times more computing power, 2 times more DSP power and 1.5 times more memory than its predecessor, it offers improved responsiveness and precision in a variety of real-world scenarios.
This artificial intelligence automatically adjusts the sound depending on how the device is being used, guaranteeing an optimal listening experience for music, calls and video games, while offering fourth-generation noise control for effective suppression of ambient noise.
Furthermore, again thanks to AI integration, the Bluetooth S5 Gen 3 chip offers hearing enhancement, using hearing technologies to adjust the sound in real time to the user’s preferences throughout the day. By integrating the Snapdragon Sound technology suite with Qualcomm aptX Adaptive Audio, it guarantees ideal sound quality, minimal latency when gaming and stable connectivity for an uncompromising listening experience.
These Qualcomm innovations promise excellent wireless audio quality, effective noise cancelling and intelligent adaptability based on user preferences.
