Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Officially Launched: Powering the Future of Smartphones:

Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, a next-generation mobile chipset designed to bring flagship-like performance, AI enhancements, and immersive gaming to a wider range of smartphones. Built on an advanced 4nm process, it delivers faster processing, improved efficiency, and cutting-edge connectivity.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: Full Specifications

CPU Architecture: 1+3+2+2 layout

1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.20GHz

3x Cortex-A720 @ 3.00GHz

2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.80GHz

2x Cortex-A520 @ 2.02GHz

Performance Uplift: 31% CPU, 39% power efficiency

GPU: Adreno 825

49% graphics performance boost over 8s Gen 3

Camera Capabilities:

Up to 320MP single camera

8K HDR playback @ 60FPS

4K HDR recording @ 60FPS

Slow-motion video at 4K 120FPS / 480FPS

AI Features:

44% improved on-device AI performance

Real-time translation, voice recognition, image segmentation

Support for LLMs and LVMs for Gen AI tasks

Connectivity:

5G Modem: Sub-6 GHz with 4.2Gbps peak speeds

Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, UFS 4.0, LPDDR5X RAM @ 4800MHz

Display & Media:

HDR10+ 4K 60FPS support

10-bit color, 5-axis video stabilization

Security:

Qualcomm Secure Management Engine

Fabrication Process:

Built on TSMC’s 4nm N4P node (for optimal cost and thermal efficiency)

Key Benefits of Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

Superior Efficiency & Power: Optimized Kryo CPU design ensures extended performance and battery life for everyday use, gaming, and multitasking.

Elite Gaming Experience: Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, including Adreno Frame Motion Engine 2.0 and Adaptive Performance Engine, provide ultra-smooth frame rates and reduced power consumption.

Professional-Grade Imaging: The 18-bit Spectra Triple AI ISP supports next-gen capture, with features like Night Vision 2.0 and Limitless Segmentation at 4K resolution.

AI-Driven Smart Experiences: Accelerated AI Engine enables seamless on-device Gen AI capabilities, from voice commands to real-time visual enhancements.

High-Speed Connectivity: 5G up to 4.2Gbps and Wi-Fi 7 at 5.8Gbps, along with Bluetooth 6.0 for smooth, efficient data transfer and proximity-based features.

Smartphones Launching with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

Devices launching with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 this month include:

iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro

Redmi Turbo 4 Pro

Xiaomi CIVI 5 Pro (Xiaomi 15 CIVI in India)

OPPO K13 Pro

POCO F7 (rebranded Redmi Turbo 4 Pro for global markets)

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 aims to democratize high-end performance, bringing flagship capabilities to more affordable premium smartphones. With robust features in gaming, AI, and multimedia, it sets the stage for a transformative mobile experience.