
SMIC starts mass production of Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
The successful production of 28nm Snapdragon™ products in Beijing represents an important step for SMIC’s 28nm technology. This achievement is a result of close collaboration between Qualcomm and SMIC’s Beijing and Shanghai teams. SMIC’s successful 28nm production demonstrates its continued leadership in Mainland China and enhanced global competitiveness in advanced node technology.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 425 processor is redefining the entry-point of mid-tier processors. With 802.11ac Wi-Fi, a 64-bit CPU, and a 16 megapixel dual image sensor processor, the Snapdragon 425 is making cutting-edge experiences more accessible with advanced computing, smooth graphics and remarkable camera quality. SMIC’s Beijing fab is located in the Beijing Economic Development Zone and is capable of manufacturing 28nm and above process technology nodes.
