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Business Standard
16-05-2025
- Business Standard
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip enhances on-device AI for mid-range phones
Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset for mid-range smartphones. The latest addition to the Snapdragon 7-series brings enhanced native AI processing abilities, including support for the Stable Diffusion 1.5 model for faster image generation. It also delivers notable performance upgrades across the CPU, GPU, and AI Engine (NPU). Smartphone makers such as China's Vivo and HONOR have confirmed that they will release devices powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 later this month. Snapdragon 7 Gen 4: What is new Built on a 4nm process, the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 features a Kryo CPU architecture with one Prime core clocked up to 2.8GHz, four Performance cores up to 2.4GHz, and three Efficiency cores running at up to 1.8GHz. The platform also supports up to 16GB of LPDDR5x memory and UFS 4.0, UFS 3.1, or UFS 2 storage configurations. According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 offers a 27 per cent improvement in CPU performance, a 30 per cent GPU uplift, and a 65 per cent increase in AI processing abilities compared to the previous generation. Along with these performance gains, it introduces several first-in-series features spanning photography, connectivity, and audio. Here are the key highlights: AI: The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 brings on-device generative AI support, including rapid image creation using the Stable Diffusion 1.5 model. It is compatible with leading large language models (LLMs) for abilities such as voice assistance, real-time language translation, and content generation. Gaming: Gaming performance sees notable upgrades with support for Snapdragon Game Super Resolution to enhance visual fidelity, and Game Quick Touch for ultra-low input latency. The new Adaptive Performance Engine 4.0 and Adaptive Game Configuration dynamically adjust CPU and GPU resources to maintain smooth gameplay while optimising battery life. Photography: In a first for the 7-series, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 includes a triple image signal processor (ISP) with hardware-accelerated electronic image stabilisation. It also introduces AI-powered enhancements for auto focus, auto white balance, and auto exposure, helping deliver better image and video quality in varying lighting conditions. Audio: The Snapdragon Sound Technology Suite supports lossless music streaming and ultra-low-latency wireless audio, enhancing both media consumption and mobile gaming. The platform also introduces Qualcomm's XPAN (Expanded Personal Area Network) technology, which enables broader, more stable audio coverage across spaces. Connectivity: Equipped with the Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF System, the chipset supports peak download speeds of up to 4.2 Gbps and improved network compatibility over its predecessor. It also brings support for next-generation connectivity standards, including Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is its first mid-range chip with AI support
Qualcomm is bringing AI to its mid-range mobile chip lineup with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform, the company announced. The new chips also promise improved CPU and GPU performance, lower power requirements and faster Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity compared to the previous chip. The new AI features are made possible with support for Qualcom's on-device Gen AI support, allowing voice-activated assistants, background noise reduction during calls and more. It's also the first 6-series Snapdragon processor with support for INT4 that allows generative AI to run more efficiently on small devices. Qualcomm is also promising 11 percent improved CPU performance via its latest Kryo CPU and a 29 percent boost in GPU performance. Neither of those gains will stress your battery, thanks to a 12 percent savings in power. Qualcomm is also debuted its 5G Modem-RF systems that promises to improve 5G speeds and compatibility, while introducing Wi-Fi 6E connectivity via its FastConnect system. Other. new features include lossless audio and a triple ISP that will allow phones to take photos and record videos simultaneously. All of that means that Android users won't need to break the bank on flagship devices to get the latest AI features and decent speed. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform will soon appear on Oppo, Honor and other devices, the company said.
