Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 announced: What’s new for budget and mid-range phones?

• Qualcomm launched Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset for mid-range and entry-level smartphones.
• The 6 Gen 1 powered devices are expected to arrive in Q1 2023, while the 4 Gen 1 powered devices will debut this quarter.
• Both the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 will feature improved image processing and AI capabilities.

On Wednesday, Qualcomm Technologies announced Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipsets for the mid-range and entry-level smartphone markets. These chipsets received similar spec bumps, including newer and faster IP blocks (reusable chip unit), and are intended for mass volume 5G devices.
The 6 Gen 1 is built on a 4nm manufacturing process whereas, the affordable SD 4 Gen 1 stays on the 6nm node. According to the company, the first 6 Gen 1 powered devices are expected to arrive in Q1 2023, while the 4 Gen 1 powered devices will debut this quarter.
The new chipsets replace the Snapdragon 400 and 600 naming convention, respectively. They also bring improved features and advancements in capture connectivity, AI, and entertainment. Further, these two chipsets will deliver advanced solutions for consumers, said Deepu John, senior director of product management at Qualcomm Technologies.
Let’s take a look at what these new chipsets offer.

Snapdragon 6 Gen 1: New features and specifications

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is a replacement for the Snapdragon 695 chipset. Compared to its predecessor, the CPU and GPU performance are boosted by up to 40% and 35%, respectively.
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is said to give sustained camera power and performance as it integrates a triple ISP allowing for illuminating capture from three cameras at once. Also, users can shoot up to 108MP photos and capture video with HDR support. Besides this, the Snapdragon 6 features the 7th Gen Qualcomm AI Engine that gives improved 3x AI performance compared to its predecessor for AI-based activities such as activity tracking. It also supports HDR gaming at 60fps.

Snapdragon 4 Gen 1: Specs and features

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 is the successor of the Snapdragon 480 Plus from the last year. It is said to give 10% improved GPU performance and 15% better CPU performance than its predecessor.
With an octa-core CPU, the chipset will allow users to multitask smoothly. It includes ISP and multi-frame noise reduction, which gives clear and crisp photos. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset will give power users to capture photos up to 108MP along with an always-on voice assistant. Besides this, Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset includes the Qualcomm AI Engine with Qualcomm HVX technology for multi-microphone support, echo cancellation, and far-field detection
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