Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Qualcomm has just launched the highly anticipated Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, the latest addition to its Snapdragon 6 series, and it’s packed with impressive upgrades. As the successor to last year’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, the Gen 4 brings significant improvements across the board, including a powerful 11% boost in CPU performance and a massive 29% leap in GPU performance. All of this, while offering 12% better power efficiency, promises to deliver a smoother, more immersive smartphone experience.
Designed for top-tier mobile gaming, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 enables 4K gaming and wireless lossless audio, making it a standout option for users who crave premium performance. Notably, this is the first chipset in the series to offer Gen AI support, bringing enhanced smart capabilities to your device.
Key Features of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (SM6650):
Powerful Performance: The chipset features a mix of performance and efficiency with 1 x Prime core (A720-based) clocked at up to 2.3 GHz, 3 x Performance cores (A720-based) at up to 2.2 GHz, and 4 x Efficiency cores (A520-based) at up to 1.8 GHz, all built on a 4nm process technology.
Snapdragon 5G: Integrated 5G modem with support for both mmWave and sub-6 GHz 5G, delivering download speeds of up to 2.9 Gbps for blazing-fast connectivity.
Graphics & Gaming: Qualcomm Adreno GPU, supporting OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0, and Vulkan 1.3, for ultra-smooth gaming experiences. The chip also offers hardware-accelerated video decoding for streaming content and immersive HDR playback.
Enhanced Photography: Equipped with up to a 200MP photo capture capability, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 supports stunning photography, including 4K HDR video capture, slow-motion video at 1080p, and advanced multi-frame HDR for clearer, sharper images.
Next-Level AI: Powered by the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, the chipset offers advanced AI processing, ideal for tasks like enhanced camera features, personalized experiences, and efficient power management.
Superior Audio & Connectivity: With Bluetooth 5.4, dual antennas, and support for Wi-Fi 6E, the Gen 4 ensures lightning-fast wireless connections. Plus, the built-in Qualcomm Aqstic audio codec delivers premium sound quality, whether you’re enjoying music or using voice communication.
Availability
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 will power smartphones from leading brands like realme, OPPO, and HONOR, with devices expected to hit the market in the coming months.