Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 4nm process launched with 36% faster CPU, 59% improved GPU performance
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, its latest mid-range 5G chipset and the successor to last year’s Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. This new SoC marks a significant upgrade, built on a 4nm process node — a first for the 6s series — delivering up to 36% better CPU performance and 59% faster GPU speeds compared to its predecessor.
It also introduces Snapdragon Elite Gaming features such as Variable Rate Shading and Qualcomm Game Quick Touch, along with enhanced camera support for up to 200MP photos and 2K video recording. Additional highlights include Wi-Fi 6E connectivity and support for 144Hz FHD+ displays.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (SM6435) Features -
| CPU | 4 x Performance cores (A720-based) at up to 2.4 GHz, 4 x Efficiency cores (A520-based) at up to 1.8 GHz |
| Process Technology | 4nm (TSMC) process technology |
| Modem | Built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G modem-RF system, supports 5G mmWave and sub-6 GHz with download speeds up to 2.9Gbps |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU, supports OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 FP, Vulkan 1.3 |
| Video & Codec Support | Hardware-accelerated H.265 and VP9 decoder; HDR Playback Codec support for HLG |
| Audio | Qualcomm Aqstic audio codec and smart speaker amplifier, THD+N playback: -108 dB, Snapdragon Sound™ Technology Suite |
| Camera | Up to 16+16 MP dual camera, up to 32 MP single camera with ZSL, up to 200 MP photo capture; Qualcomm Spectra Image Sensor Processor (Dual 12-bit ISPs) |
| Display | On-device display support: FHD+ @ 144 Hz |
| Video Capture | 2K HDR video capture, supports HEVC and H.264 formats, slow-motion video at 720p @ 240 FPS, Hardware-Based Multi-Frame Noise Reduction (MFNR) |
| Memory | LPDDR5x up to 3200 MHz, LPDDR4x up to 2100 MHz |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) multi-gigabit, dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz, Bluetooth 5.4, Dual Bluetooth antennas, LE Audio |
| Location | GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, Triple Frequency GNSS (L1/L5/L2), Sensor-Assisted Positioning with sidewalk and lane-level navigation |
| USB & Storage | USB Type-C 3.1, UFS 3.1 storage support |
| Charging | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ technology |
Qualcomm has yet to confirm which devices will feature the new chipset, but it is expected that brands like Xiaomi, OPPO, and moto will introduce smartphones powered by this platform soon.
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