Overview

• Qualcomm has confirmed an event on April 2, 2025, in China, where it is expected to unveil the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset.
• The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is designed for affordable flagship smartphones, offering high-end performance at a lower cost compared to the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
• The chipset is expected to feature a '1 + 3 + 2 + 2' CPU configuration using older ARM designs, including the Cortex-X4 core, and an Adreno 825 GPU.
• Manufactured using TSMC's 4nm N4P process, the chipset aims to balance strong multi-core performance and efficiency, though it may have higher power consumption due to the lack of low-power cores.
• This launch continues Qualcomm's strategy of making advanced technologies accessible to mid-range markets while differentiating its offerings from premium-tier products.