Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is Here! Mid-Range Phones Just Got a Boost!
Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is Here! Mid-Range Phones Just Got a Boost!
Guess what? Qualcomm just dropped the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 out of nowhereโlike a surprise party! ๐ฅณ While theyโve been busy with their fancy 7 and 8 series chips, the 6 series kinda felt left behindโฆ until now! This time, Qualcomm gave it some solid upgrades, making mid-range phones faster, smoother, and better overall. Letโs dive in! โฌ๏ธ
๐ฅ Snapdragon 6 Gen 4: What’s New?
The biggest glow-up ๐ is that this is the first 6-series chip built on a 4nm process! ๐ That means better performance, improved efficiency, and longer battery life. Plus, it rocks the new ARMv9 cores for extra speed. Hereโs a quick breakdown:
๐ CPU Power:
๐น 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.3GHz (super fast!)
๐น 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.2GHz (for multitasking)
๐น 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz (handles light tasks)
๐ฎ Gaming Upgrade!
๐น 29% better GPU than the last-gen chipโmore FPS, less lag! โก
๐น Snapdragon Game Super Resolution (Upscales 1080p to 4K!) ๐น๏ธ๐ฅ
๐น Adreno Frame Motion Generation = Smoother gameplay ๐ฏ
๐ค Smarter AI
๐น On-device AI for better performance & efficiency
๐น Supports INT4 for handling AI models on limited RAM
๐พ Memory & Storage
๐น Up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM @ 3200MHz ๐ฅ
๐น UFS 3.1 storage = faster app launches ๐
๐บ Stunning Display
๐น Supports 1080p+ at 144Hz refresh rate โก
๐น 10-bit colors + HDR 10+ for vibrant visuals ๐จ
๐น 4K video playback at 60FPS ๐ฅ
๐ธ Camera Upgrades
๐น Supports 200MP sensors ๐คฏ
๐น 64MP Zero Shutter Lag for crispy shots ๐ทโจ
๐น 4K video recording (30FPS) ๐ฌ
๐ก Connectivity
๐น 5G modem with mmWave & sub-6GHz speeds (2.9Gbps downloads!) ๐
๐น Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.4 LE (better, faster connections) ๐ถ
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๐ Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 vs. 6 Gen 3 (Quick Comparison)
Feature | Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 ๐ | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 ๐ค |
Process | 4nm | 4nm |
CPU | Cortex-A720 + A520 cores | Cortex-A78 + A55 cores |
GPU | 29% better Adreno | Adreno 710 |
RAM | LPDDR5 (3200 MHz) | LPDDR5 (3200 MHz) |
Display | 144Hz Full HD+ | 120Hz Full HD+ |
Camera | 200MP, 64MP ZSL | 200MP, 48MP ZSL |
Video | 4K @ 30fps | 4K @ 30fps |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.4 LE | Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.2 |
Charging | QuickCharge 4+ | QuickCharge 4+ |
๐ When & Where Can You Get It?
Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is designed for budget & mid-range phones, and brands like Oppo, Realme, and Honor are first in line to use it! ๐ฑโจ
๐ India might be one of the first markets to get phones with this chip, and since itโs a super price-sensitive market, we could see devices priced around $100 to $150! ๐ฐ๐ฅ
Qualcomm finally gave the 6 series some love, and the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 looks like a solid upgrade! ๐ Faster speeds, better gaming, improved cameras, and great battery efficiencyโall at an affordable price? Sounds like a win! ๐
Are you excited to see this in upcoming phones? Drop a ๐ฅ or โค๏ธ if you are! ๐๐
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