Qualcomm just announced the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, the newest addition to their mid-range chip lineup, built on TSMC’s 4nm process. The CPU has a 1+3+4 core setup—featuring a 2.8GHz Cortex-A720 prime core, three A720 performance cores at up to 2.4GHz, and four A520 efficiency cores running at 1.84GHz.
AI gets a nice boost with this chip, supporting on-device Gen AI assistants and large language models. It’s even the first in the 7 series to handle Stable Diffusion image generation. The upgraded Hexagon NPU brings fused AI acceleration with mixed precision support (INT4, INT8, INT16), plus a dedicated Sensing Hub for always-on tasks.
Gamers will appreciate the new Adreno GPU, which speeds up rendering and supports OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.3, and HDR formats like HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG. Snapdragon Elite Gaming features are also baked in for smoother, more responsive gameplay.
For cameras, there’s a triple 12-bit ISP that can handle 200MP photos and 4K HDR video at 60fps. New additions include AI-powered autofocus, white balance, auto exposure, and hardware stabilization—all firsts for the 7 series. It also supports 10-bit HEIF photos and HEVC video.
Memory and storage options include LPDDR5x up to 16GB and UFS 3.1, along with support for WQHD+ displays at 144Hz. The integrated Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF system hits up to 4.2 Gbps on sub-6GHz networks.
Connectivity covers Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, LE Audio, and Snapdragon Sound with aptX Lossless, Adaptive, and Voice. Qualcomm’s XPAN tech extends wearable coverage even when your phone isn’t nearby. Audio quality gets a boost from the Aqstic DAC, offering Hi-Fi playback with minimal distortion.
Navigation gets an upgrade too, with triple-frequency GNSS, sidewalk-level pedestrian tracking, and lane-level vehicle guidance. You also get USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 and Quick Charge 5 support.
The first phones to pack this chip will be the HONOR 400 and Vivo S30, launching soon.