Qualcomm, a global leader in mobile chipsets, has introduced its latest processor – the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, which succeeds the widely-used Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. Designed for mid-range smartphones, this new chip promises notable improvements in CPU speed, AI capabilities, and gaming performance.
Built on a 1+3+4 octa-core architecture, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 features a high-performance 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A720 prime core, supported by three Cortex-A720 cores running at 2.4GHz, and four Cortex-A520 efficiency cores clocked at 1.84GHz.
In terms of raw performance, Qualcomm claims the new chip is 27% faster than its predecessor, with AI processing seeing a 65% jump. The chipset can now support on-device generative AI, including stable diffusion image generation and large language models — a first for the Snapdragon 7 series.
The GPU performance also sees a 30% improvement, and it comes equipped with Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, aimed at delivering smoother, longer gaming sessions.
Another highlight is the advanced 12-bit triple Image Signal Processor (ISP), which supports up to 200MP cameras and enables real-time 4K60 Video Super Resolution. The chipset introduces AI-powered autofocus, white balance, exposure control, and hardware-based video stabilization, bringing flagship camera features to the mid-tier segment.
Audio and connectivity features get an upgrade too, with Aqstic Hi-Fi DAC support and Expanded Personal Area Network (XPAN) technology — allowing seamless wireless earbud connectivity, even if the phone is in another room or on a different floor.
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is expected to debut with the Honor 400 series launching later this month, while Vivo is also rumored to be working on a device powered by the new chipset.
