The new Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 offers enhanced CPU and GPU performance, along with optimized power efficiency, for affordable and lower mid-range devices. The camera and connectivity have also received notable upgrades, making it a well-rounded upgrade over last year’s Snapdragon 6s Gen 3.

However, the real question is how solid the upgrades are. Is the new chip just another name for 6s Gen 3 with minor changes, or are there some real upgrades? Let’s dive deep into benchmark numbers and real-world differences to find out.

Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 vs 6s Gen 3: Benchmark scores

The Geekbench 6 scores for the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 have been obtained from an alleged listing of the Moto G100s, which is said to have the same chipset. For the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, we tested the Moto G85 to get the benchmark scores.

The Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 scored 1,018 single-core points, which is about 11% higher than the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3’s 923 points. The gap between multi-core scores is even wider, with the Gen 4 achieving a solid 35% boost (2,893 vs 2,140).

The Geekbench scores suggest higher responsiveness and faster processing on Snapdragon 6s Gen 4-powered devices than on 6s Gen 3 devices. The newer chip should also result in improved multitasking and higher performance in demanding tasks, where the software leverages multiple processor cores simultaneously.

Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 vs 6s Gen 3: Key differences that matter

The Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 is manufactured using Samsung’s 4nm process node, whereas the 6s Gen 3 utilizes TSMC’s 6nm process node. The former is more advanced and offers better performance and power efficiency.

CPU & GPU

The Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 features a 4+4 revised core configuration, which includes four Cortex-A78 performance cores and four Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. The Gen 3 features just two Cortex-A78 performance cores, but six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. The newer chip also benefits from a higher peak CPU frequency of 2.4 GHz (vs. 2.3 GHz on the Gen 3).

Qualcomm claims 36% improved CPU and 59% faster GPU performance for the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. The Adreno GPU brings support for HDR gaming, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 FP, and Vulkan 1.1. It also integrates some Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, including Variable Rate Shading (VRS) and Game Quick Touch, offering reduced touch latency and more efficient rendering.

Additionally, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 supports a 144Hz refresh rate, up from Gen 3’s 120Hz, to further improve the gaming experience on budget phones.

Camera & Imaging

The camera receives one of the biggest upgrades to the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, now supporting up to 200MP single-camera resolution, up from 108MP on the Gen 3. It also supports dual 16MP sensors at 30fps with zero shutter lag.

The Gen 4 chip supports 2K HDR video recording at 30fps and 720 slow-mo video recording at 240fps. In contrast, the Gen 3 supports 1080p video recording at 60fps and 720p slow-mo video recording at 120fps.  

Connectivity

The newer Snapdragon chip features a newer 3GPP Release 16 5G standard, which delivers higher connection speeds and advanced new features. It supports download speeds of up to 2.9 Gbps over a 5G connection, which is higher than Gen 3’s 2.5 Gbps. Additionally, it incorporates enhanced performance technologies, including Qualcomm Smart Transmit 2.0, Qualcomm 5G PowerSave 2.0, and Qualcomm AI-Enhanced Signal Boost, to further improve 5G connectivity.

Wi-Fi connectivity also receives several notable upgrades, including support for Wi-Fi 6E on the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. In contrast, the Gen 3 supports Wi-Fi 5. In other words, the newer chip can also use 6GHz to achieve higher speed and improved latency.

The Gen 4 also features a newer Bluetooth 5.4 standard, while the Gen 3 uses Bluetooth 5.2.

Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 vs 6s Gen 3: Spec sheet

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Qualcomm secretly unveiled the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 5G chipset for mid-range devices. The chipset is built on a 6nm process node.

Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 specs and features

This is an octa-core chipset with a (2+6) core cluster that achieves a maximum clock speed of 2.3GHz. It equips undisclosed Qualcomm Kryo CPU cores. The Adreno GPU is also undisclosed, which supports H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), VP8, and VP9 playback. According to a benchmark listing, it could be the Adreno 619, the same GPU that powers the Snapdragon 695.

It supports FHD+ (1080 x 2520) display output at 120Hz.

Speaking of the camera system, smartphone makers can offer 108MP photo capture, a 32MP single camera, a 25MP + 13MP dual-camera system, or a 13MP triple camera system. This chipset supports 1080p video capture at 60 fps and 720p slow motion video capture at up to 120 fps. However, it depends on the smartphone maker how they will utilize the resource.

For image processing the chipset equips Qualcomm Spectra triple ISP (Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 offers the same).

The chipset supports Hi-fi audio, up to 384 kHz/32-bit, and an AI-based echo cantillation and noise cancellation.

For cellular connectivity, it equips the Snapdragon X51 5G Modem-RF System that offers 2.5Gbps maximum download speed. It supports mmWave, 5G NR, LTE support for CBRS, HSPA, sub-6 GHz, TDD, WCDMA, FDD, SA (standalone), NSA (non-standalone), TD-SCDMA, 5G mmWave, CDMA 1x, EV-DO, GSM/EDGE.

Speaking of WiFi and Bluetooth, you get WiFi 4, WiFi 5, and Bluetooth 5.2 support with Qualcomm FastConnect 6200 System. The chipset also supports Qualcomm’s proprietary TrueWireless technology for improved experience with compatible Bluetooth earphones and other devices.

Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 supports LPDDR4x memory (up to 2133 MHz) UFS 2.2 storage, and Quick Charge 4+ technology for fast charging.

A rebranded Snapdragon 695?

As Android Authority pointed out, this new chipset could be a rebranded version of the Snapdragon 695 5G.

The chipset comes with two part numbers – SM6375-AC and SM6370. According to the documentation, the latter one is not 5G capable. The company didn’t mention any other difference between the two parts. It means that the latter one (4G) also equips the same 5G Snapdragon X51 modem.

Citing this Android Authority speculated that the new Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 could be just a rebranded version of the Snapdragon 695 chipset, where the 4G version has the 5G modem disabled. For context, the Snapdragon 695 chipset was launched back in 2021.

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