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Highlights Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is built on TSMC’s 4nm process and features ARMv9-based CPU cores. It offers 11% faster CPU performance, 29% faster GPU rendering and 12% power savings. New Features - Support for INT4 AI processing, Snapdragon Game Super Resolution, 200 MP camera capture, advanced Wi-Fi 6/6E and Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF System for ultra-fast connectivity. Realme, Oppo and Honor will be the first brands to launch devices with Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. Devices are expected to be priced between $100-$150 with availability starting in India. Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 officially introduced. (Image credit - Qualcomm) Qualcomm has officially introduced the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 bringing significant upgrades over its predecessor. This chip improves performance, efficiency, gaming, AI, camera and audio while introducing some key firsts for the Snapdragon 6-series. Here’s everything we know about the latest processor so far. Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 - What’s New? The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is the first in the series to be built on TSMC’s 4nm process moving away from previous generations that used Samsung’s 4nm and TSMC’s 6nm nodes. It also marks the first time the 6-series features ARMv9-based CPU cores, with a Cortex-A720 prime core (2.3GHz), three more A720 cores (2.2GHz) and four Cortex-A520 cores (1.8GHz) for efficiency. Despite this generational upgrade, CPU performance has only improved by 11%, as measured in Geekbench 5.2 single-thread tests. However, the new Adreno GPU brings a 29% boost in graphics performance, making a noticeable difference in gaming. Additionally, the chip is 12% more power-efficient than its predecessor. Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 performance upgrade. (Image credit - GSMArena) Features 11% faster Kryo CPU 29% faster graphics rendering from the Adreno GPU 12% overall power savings New-in-series INT4 support for faster AI processing and improved efficiency Qualcomm Sensing Hub, featuring a Low Power AI System Select Snapdragon Elite Gaming Features to deliver gassed-up gaming experiences New-in-series Snapdragon Game Super Resolution upscales gaming scenes in up to 4K, without draining power Adreno Frame Motion Engine doubles the frame rates of game scenes for more realistic visuals Qualcomm Spectra Triple ISP captures from three cameras at once Highly detailed 200 MP photo capture Snapdragon Low Light Vision (LLV) captures crisp photos and videos day or night FastConnect offers advanced Wi-Fi 6 and 6E systems with leading speeds up to 2.9 Gbps Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF System for ultra-fast 5G connectivity with 5G/4G Dual-SIM Dual-Active (DSDA) support Supports Snapdragon Sound Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 - AI, Memory and Display Features For AI, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is the first in the family to support INT4 allowing larger, more optimised models to fit into limited RAM. Qualcomm is working on text summarization AI, though it hasn’t specified how much memory LLMs (large language models) will require. The chip supports up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM (3200MHz) with LPDDR4X (2133MHz) available for budget-friendly devices. Storage is handled via UFS 3.1, ensuring faster read/write speeds. For displays, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 can support up to 1080p+ resolution at 144Hz refresh rates. It also includes Snapdragon Game Super Resolution (for gaming upscaled to 4K) and Adreno Frame Motion Engine, which doubles the frame rate while keeping power consumption low. USB-C 3.1 enables external display output at 4K 60Hz with HDR10+ support. Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 feature update. (Image credit - Qualcomm) Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 - Camera and Other Features The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 features triple 12-bit ISPs allowing support for camera sensors up to 200MP. It can record video in 4K HDR, though limited to 30fps. The chip supports HDR10 and HLG for video and 10-bit HEIF for photos. Hardware acceleration is available for H.265 and VP9 playback, but AV1 is not supported. On the connectivity front, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 supports: 5G (sub-6GHz 4x4 MIMO & mmWave 2x2 MIMO) with up to 2.9Gbps speeds Wi-Fi 6E (including the 6GHz band) Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Adaptive Triple-frequency GPS (L1/L5/L2) for better positioning A Quick Comparison Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Node Samsung 4nm TSMC 4nm TSMC 4nm CPU, Prime 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.3GHz 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.5GHz CPU, Big 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.2GHz 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.4GHz CPU, Small 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz GPU Adreno 710 +29% performance vs. Gen 3 Adreno 810 RAM up to 12GB LPDDR5 3,200MHz LPDDR4x 2,133MHz up to 16GB LPDDR5 3,200MHz LPDDR4x 2,133MHz up to 16GB LPDDR5 3,200MHz LPDDR4x 2,133MHz Storage UFS 3.1 UFS 3.1 UFS 3.1 Display up to 1080p+ @ 120Hz up to 1080p+ @ 144Hz up to 1080p+ @ 144Hz 5G sub-6GHz, mmWave 2.9Gbps sub-6GHz, mmWave 2.9Gbps sub-6GHz, mmWave 2.9Gbps Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 5.4 5.4 USB USB-C 3.1 USB-C 3.1 USB-C 3.1 ISP 3x 12-bit 3x 12-bit 3x 12-bit Camera 200MP, 48MP zero shutter lag 200MP, 64MP zero shutter lag 200MP, 64MP zero shutter lag Video 4K HDR @ 30fps (HLG) 4K HDR @ 30fps (HLG, HDR10) 4K HDR @ 30fps (HLG, HDR10) Charging Quick Charge 4+ Quick Charge 4+ Quick Charge 4+ Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 - Expected Launch and Pricing According to reports, Realme, Oppo and Honor will be among the first brands to launch smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. While there’s no confirmed release date, Qualcomm says we’ll hear more “in the coming months.” Interestingly, the first wave of devices is expected to launch in India and manufacturers are targeting an affordable price range of $100-$150. FAQs Q1. What process technology is the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 built on? Answer. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is built on TSMC’s 4nm process. Q2. What improvements does the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 offer in performance? Answer. The CPU performance has improved by 11%, while the new Adreno GPU brings a 29% boost in graphics performance. Q3. What is the maximum camera resolution supported by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4? Answer. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 supports camera sensors up to 200 MP. Q4. Which AI processing support is introduced in the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4? Answer. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 introduces INT4 support for faster AI processing and improved efficiency. Q5. When and where are the first devices with Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 expected to launch? Answer. The first wave of devices is expected to launch in India, with manufacturers targeting an affordable price range of $100-$150. Also Read:Qualcomm Republic Day Offer: Free 5G C-V2X Training in India

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