Qualcomm Confirms April 2 Event – Expected To Launch Snapdragon 8s Elite / 8s Gen 4

Highlights

• Qualcomm is expected to unveil the Snapdragon 8s Elite or 8s Gen 4 chipset on April 2.
• The processor is reportedly built on TSMC’s 4nm process, featuring an all-big-core CPU design.
• Smartphones like the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro and Oppo K13 Pro are set to feature the new chipset starting in April.

Qualcomm has officially announced a launch event on April 2 teasing the arrival of a major product. While the company hasn’t confirmed the name, reports strongly suggest that it will unveil the Snapdragon 8s Elite or Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. Here’s what we know so far.

Caption – Qualcomm’s recent marketing poster for the April 2 event. (Image credit – Gizmochina)

Snapdragon 8s Elite / 8s Gen 4 – What to Expect?

The new chipset is expected to be built on TSMC’s 4nm process and will feature an all-big-core CPU architecture for high performance. The CPU setup includes:

• 1 Cortex-X4 core at 3.21GHz
• 3 Cortex-A720 cores at 3.01GHz
• 2 Cortex-A720 cores at 2.80GHz
• 2 Cortex-A720 cores at 2.02GHz

For graphics, the Adreno 825 GPU will power the chipset offering a slightly toned-down version of the Adreno 830 found in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Moreover, it will feature 6MB of system-level cache (SLC) and 8MB of L3 cache to improve efficiency.

Benchmark leaks suggest the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 will score over 2 million points on AnTuTu, placing its performance between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

While Qualcomm hasn’t shared specifics on AI performance, we can expect some improvements when it comes to on-device AI processing for tasks like image recognition, voice commands and real-time language translation. Moreover, camera enhancements through Qualcomm’s industry-leading image signal processors (ISPs) delivering better computational photography are also expected.

While it won’t match the premium Snapdragon 8 Elite, it should still offer solid AI and camera improvements.

Snapdragon 8s Elite / 8s Gen 4 – Expected Devices?

Several brands are set to launch Snapdragon 8s Gen 4-powered smartphones starting in April. The first set of phones expected to include Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro and Oppo K13 Pro.

Among them, the iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro is expected to be the first device to launch with the new chipset.

Snapdragon 8s Elite / 8s Gen 4 – Availability

In international markets, the Poco F7 might be the first phone with this chip, likely as a rebranded Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is expected to launch in India as the Xiaomi 15 Civi.

With this new chipset, Qualcomm is bringing flagship-like performance at a more affordable price point, making the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 one to watch.

FAQs

Q1. What is Qualcomm expected to launch on April 2?

Answer. Qualcomm is expected to unveil the Snapdragon 8s Elite or Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, featuring an all-big-core CPU architecture and built on TSMC’s 4nm process.

Q2. What are the key features of the Snapdragon 8s Elite/8s Gen 4 chipset?

Answer. The chipset includes a Cortex-X4 core, Adreno 825 GPU, 6MB of system-level cache, and 8MB of L3 cache. It delivers over 2 million points on AnTuTu benchmarks.

Q3. Which devices will feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset?

Answer. Devices like Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, and Oppo K13 Pro will include the chipset, with launches starting in April

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