Qualcomm has officially launched the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, the latest mid-range chip in its 7 series lineup. Built on TSMC’s 4nm process, it brings notable performance upgrades over last year’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. The CPU setup sticks to the same 1+3+4 structure, but now includes a 2.8GHz Cortex-A720 prime core, three A720 performance cores up to 2.4GHz, and four A520 efficiency cores running at 1.84GHz.
The chip also features improved AI capabilities. It supports Gen AI assistants and can run large language models directly on the device. It’s the first in the 7 series to support Stable Diffusion image generation. The updated Hexagon NPU includes fused AI acceleration with support for mixed precision formats like INT4, INT8, and INT16. There’s also a dedicated Sensing Hub for always-on tasks.
For gaming and graphics, the new Adreno GPU delivers faster render speeds and supports technologies like OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.3, and HDR playback formats including HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG. Snapdragon Elite Gaming features are built in to improve gaming performance and responsiveness.
Camera support includes a triple 12-bit ISP with photo capture up to 200MP and video recording in 4K HDR at 60fps. Features like AI autofocus, white balance, auto exposure, and hardware stabilization are now part of the 7 series for the first time. It also supports 10-bit HEIF photos and HEVC video formats.
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is compatible with LPDDR5x memory up to 16GB, UFS 3.1 storage, and on-device WQHD+ displays running at 144Hz. It includes a Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF system offering up to 4.2 Gbps sub-6GHz download speeds.
It supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, LE Audio, and Snapdragon Sound with aptX Lossless, Adaptive, and Voice. Qualcomm’s new XPAN tech offers extended coverage for wearables, even when away from your phone. Audio is handled by the Aqstic DAC with Hi-Fi playback and low distortion.
Navigation features include triple-frequency GNSS, sidewalk-level pedestrian tracking, and lane-level vehicle guidance. The chip also includes USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 and Quick Charge 5.
HONOR and vivo will be the first brands to use the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, with the HONOR 400 and Vivo S30 launching soon.
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