According to Korean media reports, Qualcomm has launched Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, a new processor for the mid-range market, and uses Samsung’s 4-nanometer (4LPX) process for the first time. Foreign media pointed out that this move shows that Qualcomm is adjusting its foundry layout for different product lines and is expected to bring improvements in power consumption and battery life.
Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 adopts an eight-core design, including four Cortex-A78 high-performance cores (up to 2.4GHz) and four Cortex-A55 energy-saving cores (1.8GHz). The CPU performance is approximately 36% higher than the previous generation.
The GPU is speculated to be Adreno 810, which improves graphics computing performance by 59%, supports Full HD+ resolution and 144Hz screen refresh rate, and is compatible with Vulkan 1.3, Variable Rate Shading (VRS) and Game Quick Touch, improving gaming and multimedia experience.
In terms of imaging capabilities, the chip has built-in dual 12-bit Spectra ISPs, supporting up to 200 million pixel camera modules and video recording up to 2K/30fps. In terms of communication, it is equipped with a Snapdragon X62 5G modem, which supports millimeter wave and Sub-6GHz frequency bands, has a maximum download rate of 2.9Gbps, and supports dual SIM 5G (Dual SIM 5G).
Industry analysts pointed out that Qualcomm’s choice to use Samsung’s process in its mid-range product line reflects the industry’s search for a balance between manufacturing costs and supply flexibility. As the cost of advanced manufacturing processes rises across the board, customers need to find a balance between price and performance and flexibly choose foundry partners based on product positioning.
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