Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 With The Model Number SM8750P Will Be A Wi-Fi-Only Variant, And Ship Without A 5G Modem

A previously leaked specifications sheet of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 revealed that Qualcomm will launch two versions of its upcoming flagship chipset, with both of them sporting the designation numbers ‘SM8750’ and ‘SM8750P.’ While the letter ‘P’ is likely for the performance variant, one tipster notes that this version will not feature an integrated 5G modem and may be found in tablets. Assuming that you have forgotten, this is a strategy that Qualcomm followed in the past, where its clients would have to purchase a standalone 5G modem for a premium.

Last time Qualcomm followed a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4-like approach was with the Snapdragon 855 launch

Irrespective of how much performance the SM8750P version brings to the table, @negativeonehero has pointed out the biggest difference in this Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 version, and that is the lack of a baseband chip. In his post on X, he mentions that this SoC will only be used in Wi-Fi-only tablets, hinting that various manufacturers also intend to launch bigger-screen products in the future. However, a major difference like this can only mean that Qualcomm plans to charge its clientele a hefty premium.

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The San Diego firm recently announced the Snapdragon X80 5G modem in February of this year and stated that Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 flagships launching in H2 2024 will feature this baseband chip. As for why Qualcomm would pursue a business practice like this, it is not like this approach is something new for the chipset manufacturer. The Snapdragon 855 that launched in 2018 was also introduced without a 5G modem, as phone makers had the option to stick with 4G connectivity only since 5G adoption was at a nascent stage.

However, flagships featuring a 5G baseband band were probably more expensive as Qualcomm’s partners had to pay a premium to use such technology. With 5G