Why aren't Intel processors used in smartphones?

Intel makes chips based on very different architecture than arm. Arm architecture is used in smartphones because its power efficient as power efficiency is very essential for portable devices. ARM is a RISC (Reduced instruction set computing) whil... read more

Intel makes chips based on very different architecture than arm. Arm architecture is used in smartphones because its power efficient as power efficiency is very essential for portable devices. read more

Intel actually makes processors for mobile phones and tablets.. There were few phones launched with Intel processors.. For example, Xolo X500,X900, and tablets like Asus Fonepad, etc.. Coming to the question, Intel was first approached by Apple for making processors for iPhones.. read more

Intel’s low-power processor has fast become the silicon of choice for tiny computers — but not cellphone makers. Until last week’s Nokia-Intel partnership, most handset makers showed almost no interest in the world’s biggest maker of PC processors. read more