Qualcomm Just Released a $1,500 Smartphone for Some Reason

Posted by fireball_blaze on Thursday July 08, 2021 @12:00PM
from the gizmodo.com dept.

https://gizmodo.com/qualcomm-just-released-a-smartphone-for-some-reason-1847247102

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Re:Qualcomm Just Released a $1,500 Smartphone for Some Reason by mads on Thursday July 08, 2021 @01:51PM (#27775522)

Isn't this just another reference device?

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Re:Qualcomm Just Released a $1,500 Smartphone for Some Reason by meepmorp on Thursday July 08, 2021 @02:31PM (#27776016)

Apparently the assembly and distribution is handled by Asus, and it's intended to be sold to real people.

The article suggests they're looking to build out a fanbase for Qualcomm's products, like with AMD/Intel. There may be more direct to end user products coming.

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Re:Qualcomm Just Released a $1,500 Smartphone for Some Reason by achow on Thursday July 08, 2021 @02:53PM (#27776262)

They are bundling accessories - ear buds etc., which a reference device will not have.

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Re:Qualcomm Just Released a $1,500 Smartphone for Some Reason by ffhhj on Thursday July 08, 2021 @03:40PM (#27776711)

Also charger and cable? But that would make them antiecological.

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