Qualcomm has officially announced its latest mid-range mobile processor, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, promising to bring advanced AI capabilities to more affordable smartphones. This new chip aims to bridge the gap between premium and mid-tier devices, offering improved performance and power efficiency.
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| Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, marking a new era for mid-range smartphones with advanced technology |
Key Features and Improvements
- Manufacturing Process: Built on a 4nm process
- CPU Performance: 20% improvement over previous generation
- GPU Performance: 40% faster graphics
- AI Capabilities: 30% better AI performance
- Power Efficiency: 12% overall power savings, with 45% CPU power savings
Technical Specifications
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 features a 1+3+4 core configuration:
- 1 Prime core @ 2.5 GHz
- 3 Performance cores @ 2.4 GHz
- 4 Efficiency cores @ 1.8 GHz
It supports up to 16GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, ensuring smooth multitasking and quick app launches.
AI and Camera Capabilities
The chip includes an AI Engine with a dedicated NPU, enabling on-device generative AI features. It supports:
- 200 MP photo capture
- 4K HDR video recording
- AI-based noise cancellation and reduction
- Concurrent photo and video capture
Display and Gaming
- Supports up to FHD+ resolution at 144 Hz refresh rate
- Includes Adaptive Performance Engine 3.0
- Variable Rate Shading for efficient rendering
- Adreno HDR Fast Blend for complex scenes
- Vulkan 1.3 API support
Connectivity
- 5G support (mmWave and Sub-6, SA and NSA)
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 5.4
- GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, and NavIC
Market Adoption
Several major smartphone manufacturers have already lined up to use the new chip:
- Xiaomi will be the first to launch a device in September
- Samsung, Realme, and Sharp will follow with announcements in the coming months
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 positions itself as a compelling option for smartphone makers looking to offer advanced features at more accessible price points. With its focus on AI capabilities and improved performance across the board, it's set to power a new generation of mid-range devices that blur the line between premium and affordable smartphones.
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| Smartphone manufacturers prepare to launch devices powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, bridging the gap between affordability and advanced features |