Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset as a successor to the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 from last year. The latest iteration of the chipset brings several new features and enhancements. Here is a look at the specifications and advancements present in this new chip. It appears that the first phone featuring it will debut in the next few days in China.

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 specifications

Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

Built with Samsung’s 4nm processor, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (part number SM4450) is equipped with two performance cores (Cortex-A78) working at 2.0GHz and six efficiency cores (Cortex-A55) operating at 2.0GHz. As a result, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 promises 10 percent better performance than its predecessor. There is no clarity GPU that the chip is equipped with.

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 comes with support for up to 3,200MHz LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage (2-lane), and up to a FHD+ resolution display at 120fps. The 4 Gen 2 supports cameras up to 108-megapixel or 32-megapixel (16-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual-camera setup) or zero shutter lag. The chip features Multi-Camera Temporal Filtering (MCTF) for improved noise reduction while shooting videos. It supports 1080p video at 60fps, 720p slow motion at 120fps, and includes Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS).

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports Quick Charge 4+, and the USB-C connectivity will support the USB 3.2 Gen 1 standard. On the connectivity front, the chip has the Snapdragon X61 5G modem with 4×4 MIMO, Wi-Fi 802.1ac, and Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX for audio.

Redmi Note 12R
Redmi Note 12R

Phones featuring the SD4G2 chip is expected to debut in the second half of 2023. Redmi and Vivo will be among the first brands to release an SD4G2 phone. Last week, the unannounced Redmi Note 12R featuring the SD4G2 chip was found listed in China Telecom’s product library. It appears that the said device will debut on June 30 and probably be available for purchase in July in China.

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