Overview
- Built on a 4nm process, the first for the Snapdragon 6 series, the platform aims to bring flagship-like efficiency to affordable Android phones.
- Qualcomm claims up to 36% faster CPU performance and up to 59% faster GPU performance compared with the previous generation.
- Snapdragon Elite Gaming features arrive in this tier, including FHD+ support at up to 144Hz, Variable Rate Shading, and Game Quick Touch for lower input latency.
- Camera capabilities include up to 200MP photo capture, 2K video recording, triple ISPs, HDR enhancements, and Multi-Frame Noise Reduction for improved low-light shots.
- Connectivity is anchored by an integrated Snapdragon X62 5G Modem‑RF with Release 16 support (sub‑6 and mmWave) up to 2.9 Gbps, plus Wi‑Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4, while reporters note a limited emphasis on on-device AI versus higher-tier chips.