HIGHLIGHTS
* Both smartphones will be among the first to be powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC.
* The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is expected to launch in China by March end or April.
* Qualcomm says the new chipset enables fast gaming, dynamic low-light photography and 4K HDR videography, and much more.
Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Mobile platform today that promises 50% improved CPU performance, 2x improved GPU performance and 13% improved power efficiency.
Qualcomm’s release already revealed Redmi and realme phones will be the first to use the chip.
At the China event, Qualcomm has confirmed that the realme GT Neo5 SE and Redmi Note 12 Turbo will be the first phones with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC.
After Qualcomm unveiled the new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset, Realme and Redmi have both confirmed that their upcoming phones, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE and Redmi Note 12 Turbo, will be powered by the new processor.
These devices are expected to be launched in the coming months. A couple of official-looking posters shared by tipster Mukul Sharma confirm that both smartphones will be equipped with the newly launched Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset.
Meanwhile, apart from the chipset, several other specifications have been tipped for the Realme GT Neo 5 SE and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo in the past. Let us check them out.
Realme GT Neo 5 SE Specifications (Expected)
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is expected to launch in China by March end or April. Earlier, it was said that the Realme GT Neo 5 SE might be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 chipset, but a poster now confirms it will be the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC.
As for other confirmed specifications, the smartphone will come with a 6.74-inch flat OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,100 nits.
The device is said to feature a 16MP selfie camera and a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 64MP OmniVision primary lens, an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP lens. The smartphone will house a 5,500mAh battery with fast charging support of 100W.
Redmi Note 12 Turbo Specifications (Expected)
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo might offer a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
It is said to come with a triple camera set up on the back with a 50MP main camera, an 8MP secondary camera, and a 2MP lens.
The details about the selfie camera are still unknown. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 SoC will be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
It might house a 5,500mAh battery with fast charging support of 67W and boot Android 13-based MIUI 14 skin out of the box.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Chipset Features
Qualcomm claims that the newly introduced mobile platform possesses superior CPU and GPU performance, which enables fast gaming, dynamic low-light photography and 4K HDR videography, AI-enhanced experiences, and high-speed 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 has an 18-bit Triple ISP, which enables users to capture in mega low light mode.
This mode takes 30 pictures and then combines the best portions of those pictures into a single image, which results in photos that are brighter, clearer, and more colourful in low light.
The chipset supports additional networks, frequencies, and bandwidths all over the world while offering blistering download speeds of up to 4.4 gigabits per second (Gbps) and remarkable power efficiency.
REALME GT NEO 5 SE KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5500 mAh |
| Display | 6.74 inches (17.12 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | July 18, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Single core, Cortex A710 + 2.36 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 644 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.74 inches (17.12 cm) |
| Resolution | 1240 x 2772 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 451 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1450 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 64 MP f/1.79, Primary Camera(25 mm focal length)8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP, Macro Camera |
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| Autofocus | Yes | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5500 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Super VOOC, 100W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
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| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Redmi Note 12 Turbo Key Specifications
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Single core, Kryo 670 + 2.2 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 670 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 670) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 642L |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Camera & Display
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | May 17, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
Display
| Display Type | OLED |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 395 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Camera |
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| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP, Primary Camera 8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP, Macro Camera |
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| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP, Primary Camera | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 67W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
FAQ’s on Qualcomm Snapdragon , Redmi Note 12 Turbo & Realme GT Neo 5 SE
1) What are the updates of Redmi Note 12 Turbo & Qualcomm Snapdragon?
Ans) Lu Weibing, the general manager of Redmi, said that the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 is a revolutionary product and the most powerful 7 series ever. Its appearance will completely change the status quo of the mid-end chip market and greatly promote the overall upgrade of terminal performance, he added.
He said that he is particularly optimistic about this chip, which is very important for Redmi, especially the Note series.
The GM said that that the second-generation Snapdragon 7+ chip is jointly developed by Redmi and Qualcomm after multiple rounds of in-depth discussions between the two teams.
From the initial specification proposal, precise positioning, product definition, to the final full-scale implementation of functions, I participated in the whole process.
It will offer a flagship experience, breaking the rules in the mid-range product line with the largest user base and a “disruptive” performance upgrade, he added.
The new generation of performance Redmi Note 12 Turbo will be the world’s phone to be powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC. It inherits the excellent tuning of Redmi, equipped with the latest gaming engine, not only has a million-level performance, but also offers a “full gaming experience”.
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo will launch in China later this March. Based on rumours, the phone will launch outside China as POCO F5, successor to the popular POCO F4 smartphone powered by Snapdragon 870 SoC.
2) What is the update on Realme GT Abel 5 SE & Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC?
Ans) Realme also claims that its GT Neo5 SE will be the first to be equipped with the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC. The company already confirmed that the phone will launch later this month, probably a few days after the Redmi Note 12 Turbo launch.
Based on rumours ,the phone will feature a 6.74-inch 144Hz AMOLED display with 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 64MP rear camera with Omnivision OV64M sensor, OIS, 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP macro camera, 16MP front-facing camera and a 5500mAh (typical) battery with 100W SuperVOOC fast charging.
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