Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 with Major AI and Graphics Upgrades

The new chipset offers flagship-level performance at a lower cost, but lacks mmWave 5G support, focusing on affordability and efficiency.

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, built on TSMC's 4nm N4P process, delivers a 31% CPU performance boost and 49% graphics improvement over its predecessor.
Featuring Kryo CPU cores and an Adreno 825 GPU, the chipset supports advanced features like hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing and HDR gaming.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and a sub-6GHz 5G modem capable of 4.2Gbps speeds, though mmWave 5G is not supported.
The AI engine provides a 44% performance increase, while the Spectra Triple 18-bit ISP supports up to 320MP image capture and 4K HDR video recording.
Expected to power high-end devices from Chinese smartphone vendors, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 aims to bring premium features to a broader audience.