Qualcomm's New Budget 5G Chip: Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Details Emerge
Leaked information about Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chip suggests a focus on affordability in the budget 5G smartphone market, albeit with some notable compromises.
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 processor brings balanced performance for budget 5G smartphones |
Key Specifications:
- 4nm manufacturing process
- Octa-core CPU (2x Cortex-A78 + 6x Cortex-A55)
- Max clock speed: 2.0 GHz (down from 2.2 GHz in 4 Gen 2)
- LPDDR4X RAM support up to 2133MHz
- Display support: 90Hz at FHD+ resolution
- 5G modem with max 1Gbps downlink (reduced from 2.5Gbps)
- Wi-Fi 5 (ac) and Bluetooth 5.1
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| Key specifications of the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 highlighting its design and capabilities |
Performance and Features
The Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 appears to position itself between the existing 4 Gen 1 and 4 Gen 2 in terms of performance. While it maintains the advanced 4nm process, the slightly lower clock speeds suggest a focus on power efficiency for budget devices.
Notable Compromises
- Display: Limited to 90Hz FHD+, down from 120Hz support in the 4 Gen 2
- RAM: Uses older LPDDR4X instead of LPDDR5X, potentially impacting multitasking
- Camera: Lacks support for 108MP sensors, unlike both 4 Gen 1 and 4 Gen 2
- 5G speeds: Downlink capped at 1Gbps, a significant reduction from 4 Gen 2's 2.5Gbps
Market Positioning
The Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 is clearly aimed at manufacturers looking to create more affordable 5G smartphones. While it makes some sacrifices in high-end features, it should still offer decent performance for everyday tasks and basic 5G connectivity.
What's Next
Qualcomm is expected to officially announce the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 at its upcoming 'Snapdragon for India' event. This reveal, alongside another unspecified historic announcement, highlights the importance of the budget smartphone market in regions like India.
As we await official confirmation, it remains to be seen which smartphone brands will adopt this new chip and how it will impact the landscape of affordable 5G devices.
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| Specification sheet for the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, anticipating its market impact at the upcoming event |