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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Launched with Gen AI, Better Gaming and Camera Features

Highlights

  • The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 launched with 27% better CPU performance, 30% faster graphics, and 65% improved AI processing compared to its predecessor.
  • The chipset includes on-device Gen AI for real-time video upscaling, AI-powered autofocus, auto white balance and hardware-based image stabilisation.
  • Phones powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 start launching this month with Honor and Vivo among the first adopters.

Caption – Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 officially launched. (Image credit – Qualcomm)

Qualcomm has officially launched the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, a new 4nm mobile platform in its 7-series lineup. According to Qualcomm, this new chip offers a better overall user experience with faster performance, improved gaming and advanced Gen AI capabilities. It’s also the first 7-series chip to bring several premium features previously seen only in the flagship 8-series. Here’s what we know.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 – Key Features

Caption – Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 features. (Image credit – Qualcomm)

Qualcomm says the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 delivers up to 27% better CPU performance, 30% faster graphics and 65% improved AI processing compared to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3.

The CPU uses a Kyro architecture, featuring –

  • 1 Prime core clocked at 2.8GHz
  • 4 Performance cores up to 2.4GHz
  • 3 Efficiency cores reaching 1.8GHz

It supports up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and various storage types including UFS 4.0, 3.1, and 2.0.

For smoother performance during heavy tasks like gaming, the chip includes –

  • Qualcomm Adaptive Performance Engine 4.0, which intelligently allocates resources
  • Snapdragon Adaptive Game Configuration, which fine-tunes CPU and GPU usage on the fly
  • Snapdragon Game Super Resolution and Game Quick Touch for enhanced gameplay responsiveness

Caption – Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 key specs. (Image credit – Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 – Built-in AI and Gen AI Capabilities

The chip features a Hexagon NPU powered by the Qualcomm AI Engine, enabling on-device Gen AI features like image generation with Stable Diffusion 1.5.

It also supports large language models (LLMs) for real-time translation, smarter voice assistants and more.

AI features are now baked directly into the hardware for the first time in a 7-series chip. This allows for real-time video upscaling, AI-powered auto focus, auto white balance, auto exposure and even hardware-based electronic image stabilization, all major upgrades for mobile photography and video.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 – Camera and Display Support

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 comes with a Qualcomm Spectra triple 12-bit ISP, supporting up to 200MP photo capture.

For displays, it supports –

  • WQHD+ resolution with up to 144Hz refresh rate
  • External displays up to 4K at 60Hz

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 – Audio, Connectivity, and Charging

This chipset includes premium audio features like aptX Voice, aptX Lossless, and aptX Adaptive.

It’s also the first non-8-series chip to support Qualcomm Expanded Personal Area Network (XPAN) technology.

For connectivity, it offers –

  • Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF System
  • Wi-Fi 7/6/5
  • Bluetooth 6.0
  • USB 3.1
  • GPS

It also supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 for faster charging.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 – Availability

Phones powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 will begin launching this month. Honor and Vivo are among the first to adopt the chipset with Realme expected to follow soon.

FAQs

Q1. How does the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 improve gaming performance?

Answer. The chipset features Snapdragon Adaptive Game Configuration to fine-tune CPU and GPU usage, Snapdragon Game Super Resolution, and Game Quick Touch for better responsiveness.

Q2. What AI-powered features are included in the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4?

Answer. The chipset supports on-device Gen AI, enabling image generation with Stable Diffusion 1.5, real-time video upscaling, AI-powered autofocus, auto white balance, and electronic image stabilisation.

Q3. Which smartphone brands will first adopt the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4?

Answer. Honor and Vivo are among the first to launch devices powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, with Realme expected to follow soon.

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