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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.
Stuff.tv
15-05-2025
- Stuff.tv
This Snapdragon chipset is going to power some of 2025's top mid-range phones
Qualcomm has revealed its latest upcoming phone tech for 2025. The new Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset is designed to power a new wave of phones that don't cost flagship money, but still want to deliver slick performance and AI features straight from the 8-series playbook. It's a step-down from this year's Snapdragon 8 Elite, but still promises plenty of oomph. Compared to last year's Snapdragon 7-series chip, this is a big step up. The Gen 4 sees a 27% CPU boost, 30% faster graphics, and a 65% jump in AI performance. Qualcomm's also brought over some welcome features from its top-tier chip, like Stable Diffusion image generation and on-device support for large language models. On the gaming front, it's shaping up well too. Snapdragon Game Super Resolution is here to keep visuals sharp, and there's a new Adaptive Performance Engine that reacts to in-game scenes in real time to balance power and performance. Cameras also get a bump thanks to a triple 12-bit ISP. That means support for 200MP photo capture, new AI-powered auto settings, and real-time video enhancements like zoomed-in super resolution. It's also the first Snapdragon 7-series chip with hardware-level image stabilisation for videos. Connectivity has been beefed up too. Expect download speeds of up to 4.2Gbps on sub-6GHz 5G, plus full Wi-Fi 7 support, and new Bluetooth features like device-finding tech. Snapdragon Sound is also onboard, with XPAN wireless coverage that stretches across entire buildings and lossless music support. This chip is set to debut in a range of mid-range smartphones coming out throughout the rest of 2025. Expect the first devices to come from Honor and Vivo, with announcements later this month.
