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.
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 –
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 –
Caption – Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 key specs. (Image credit – Qualcomm)
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.
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 comes with a Qualcomm Spectra triple 12-bit ISP, supporting up to 200MP photo capture.
For displays, it supports –
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 –
It also supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 for faster charging.
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.
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.
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.
Answer. Honor and Vivo are among the first to launch devices powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, with Realme expected to follow soon.
Also Read:
Highlights A new leak suggests OnePlus is developing OnePlus 16T aimed at the Chinese market.…
Highlights OPPO has increased prices of A6, A6 Pro, and F33 series smartphones in India…
Highlights Red Magic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro will debut on June 30 featuring a transparent…
Highlights Nothing has teased the Phone 4b in India on X and via a Flipkart…
Highlights Xiaomi 18 Pro is tipped to debut a 2K privacy-centric display that limits side…
Highlights Oppo has teased the Reno 16 series for India with promotional banners alongside hints…
This website uses cookies.