Qualcomm has broadened its mobile lineup with a new chip designed to push midrange performance closer to flagship levels. The Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 arrives with stronger processing power, an upgraded GPU, and next-generation connectivity baked into its core.
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- Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 boosts midrange phones with faster performance and improved efficiency on a 4nm Samsung process.
- The new chip delivers stronger gaming power, HDR graphics, and smoother frame rates with upgraded GPU features.
- Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 supports up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage for faster app loads and multitasking.
- Its Spectra ISP enables up to 200MP photos and 2K video recording with better low-light performance.
- Enhanced 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and Quick Charge 4+ make Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 a well-rounded midrange powerhouse.
Qualcomm has broadened its mobile lineup with a new chip designed to push midrange performance closer to flagship levels. The Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 arrives with stronger processing power, an upgraded GPU, and next-generation connectivity baked into its core.
The chip, identified internally as SM6435-AA, is produced using Samsung’s 4nm process. Qualcomm claims this manufacturing shift allows for a notable increase in both speed and energy efficiency. The CPU configuration features eight cores — four for performance running at up to 2.4GHz and another four tuned for efficiency at 1.8GHz — striking a balance between responsiveness and battery longevity.
Gaming and multimedia have also seen a meaningful leap. The reworked GPU supports HDR rendering and integrates gaming optimisations such as Variable Rate Shading and Game Quick Touch. It is compatible with modern standards like Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 2.0 FP, ensuring smoother frame delivery and reduced latency across demanding titles.
On the memory side, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 supports up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM operating at 3200MHz, alongside UFS 3.1 storage. These upgrades should translate into faster load times and more fluid multitasking across midrange devices that adopt the chip.
Imaging technology remains one of Qualcomm’s focal points. The new platform features a Spectra ISP that handles up to 200MP photo capture and can record video in 2K resolution at 30 frames per second. It’s designed to deliver sharper results in varying light conditions while maintaining power efficiency across extended sessions.
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Connectivity support extends beyond basic 5G. The chipset accommodates both sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for improved signal stability, while Wi-Fi 6E support strengthens wireless throughput. Bluetooth 5.4 and Snapdragon Sound integration add high-quality audio transmission and lower latency for wireless earbuds and headsets.
The Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 also supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+, allowing faster and safer recharging across supported devices. Together, these refinements indicate Qualcomm’s determination to narrow the gap between midrange and flagship smartphones without dramatically increasing cost.