Qualcomm is fleshing out its 7-series lineup with the announcement of the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor. Positioned as the most affordable option within the trio that includes the previously announced 7 Plus Gen 3 and 7 Gen 3, the 7s Gen 3 promises a modest performance bump over its predecessor, the 7s Gen 2.
The new chip boasts a 20% CPU performance improvement and has four Cortex-A720 cores and four Cortex-A520 efficiency cores. These cores are clocked at a maximum of 2.5GHz, 2.4GHz, and 1.8GHz respectively.
More noticeable might be the claimed 40% graphics rendering speed boost thanks to the new GPU. Qualcomm remains tight-lipped about the official name, with it is believed to be “Adreno 810.”
You might find the GPU’s naming convention a bit odd since the name hints that it is more powerful than Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s Adreno 750 GPU. That’s not the case, of course.
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 also embraces the 2024 trend of AI integration. Qualcomm touts a 30% improvement in AI performance alongside support for features like multi-language translation and on-device AI models.
Camera capabilities see a bump as well, with support for 200MP photos, 64MP single capture, and triple-camera setups capturing up to 21MP per lens. 4K HDR video recording is included, but the chip lacks support for 4K/60fps recording and the slow-motion videos are capped at 120fps at 1080p.
On the bright side, Qualcomm claims the chip has 12% reduction in power consumption compared to the previous generation. This should translates to longer battery life for users who prioritize device longevity.
Rounding out the package are features typical of a mid-range processor in 2024. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 utilizes a 4nm TSMC design, offers Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, supports various AptX codecs, boasts peak downlink speeds of 2.9Gbps, and integrates Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ technology alongside Wi-Fi 6E.
The first device sporting the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is expected to be a Xiaomi phone launching in September. Realme, Samsung, and Sharp are also working on devices incorporating this chip.
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