Qualcomm announced the arrival of their groundbreaking entry-level SoC, the "Snapdragon 4 Gen 2," which employs the cutting-edge 4nm manufacturing process.
This highly anticipated system-on-a-chip will revolutionize the mobile industry with its enhanced performance and optimized power efficiency. Scheduled for release in the latter half of 2023, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 marks a significant milestone as the first SoC in the entry-level '4' series to adopt the 4nm process. By leveraging this advanced technology, Qualcomm aims to prolong battery life while enhancing overall platform efficiency. At the heart of the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 lies the powerful Qualcomm Kryo CPU, capable of operating at speeds of up to 2.2GHz. This remarkable CPU offers a remarkable 10% performance improvement compared to its predecessor. Additionally, the chipset supports LPDDR5 memory running at an impressive 3,200MHz.
Furthermore, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 boasts Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ technology, enabling rapid charging of up to 50% in just 15 minutes. The integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU delivers seamless graphics performance, supporting a refresh rate of up to 120fps on full HD+ displays.
The imaging capabilities of this SoC are equally impressive. With support for dual cameras featuring 16 million pixels and single cameras up to 32 million pixels, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 facilitates high-quality video recording through features like multi-frame noise reduction. Notably, the hardware-based Multi Camera Temporal Filtering (MCTF) is introduced for the first time in the 4 series, further enhancing video quality with reduced noise.
In terms of connectivity, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 incorporates the Snapdragon X61 5G Modem-RF System, enabling seamless 5G connectivity. Users can enjoy lightning-fast download speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps and uplink speeds of up to 900 Mbps.
With the launch of the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, Qualcomm solidifies its commitment to democratizing mobile experiences, making advanced technologies accessible in the value tier. Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking mobile platform.
