HTC said to be working on smartphone with Snapdragon 855 processor, 5G support

While HTC has been struggling in the mobile space, it seems the company isn’t ready to throw in the towel just yet. An update from the LinkedIn profile of HTC’s senior RF designer Kevin Kuo states the company is hoping to turn its fortunes with a new device running on Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 855 chip, which will bring performance and efficiency enhancements over the current Snapdragon 845 processor. It’s also being suggested on Kuo’s profile that HTC plans to pair the Snapdragon 855 chip with the optional Snapdragon X50 5G modem. Qualcomm has said it is “on track to help launch the first 5G mobile hotspots by the end of 2018.”

Snapdragon 855 phones aren’t expected to land until the middle of next year. There is no specified timeline for this HTC device but if HTC manages to beat its competition, then this might help them along.

Source: Android Headlines + Tech Spot