What you need to know
- Qualcomm introduces a new entry-level Snapdragon chipset for budget Android phones.
- Its goal is to make 5G accessible to the masses, with speeds of up to 1 Gbps.
- The latest SoC will be adopted by major OEMs including Xiaomi, making it the first commercially available device.
Qualcomm is introducing a new Snapdragon chipset designed for lower-cost Android phones to boost their 5G speeds. The Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 is a toned-down version of last year's Snapdragon 4 Gen 2.
The latest chipset in the Snapdragon 4 series promises Gigabit 5G connectivity, as well as improved performance, battery life, and camera features. The emphasis is on 5G, with the chipset maker offering speeds of up to 1Gbps, which will power the upcoming flagships. entry level android phones.
Qualcomm claims in a press release that it is seven times faster than current LTE phones on the market. However, older phones Second generation Snapdragon 4which also caters to entry-level phones, has download speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps.
“The Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Mobile Platform is a significant advancement in making 5G technology more accessible, so more people can navigate the world at 5G speeds,” said Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager of mobile phones at Qualcomm, during the chipset announcement.
In terms of performance, the 4 million pixel Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 features two high-performance cores with clock speeds of up to 2 GHz and six efficient cores with clock speeds of 1.8 GHz. The new chipset improves photography by supporting single-shot capture at up to 80MP while also providing video image stabilization and multi-frame noise reduction capabilities.
The new chipset promises users all-day battery life as well as support for 40W fast charging, including Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4 Plus technology. Other notable features of the entry-level Qualcomm chipset include support for Full HD+ displays with 90Hz refresh rates, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, and AI-powered audio enhancements.
Finally, Qualcomm notes that major OEMs will be using the new Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 this year for upcoming low-cost Android phones, with Xiaomi expected to be the first to announce a new phone with the latest chipset.
