The Snapdragon 821 is a mobile processor developed by Qualcomm, designed to enhance the performance of smartphones and tablets. Released in 2016, it is built on a 14nm process technology, which allows for improved energy efficiency and faster processing speeds compared to its predecessor, the Snapdragon 820. This chipset features a quad-core CPU configuration, with two high-performance cores and two power-efficient cores, enabling better multitasking and overall responsiveness. The Snapdragon 821 also supports advanced graphics through its Adreno 530 GPU, making it suitable for gaming and high-resolution video playback.