Qualcomm has officially unveiled the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (SM7750-AB), the latest addition to its 7-series lineup. Positioned as a direct successor to last year’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, this new mid-range chipset brings only modest performance improvements, but it introduces meaningful upgrades in AI, gaming, and display support.
CPU & GPU Performance
The Kryo CPU architecture remains the same at 1+3+4 cores. The main change is a higher clock speed for the Prime Cortex-A720 core, now running at 2.7GHz (up from 2.5GHz on the 7s Gen 3). The 3x Cortex-A720 cores (2.4GHz) and 4x Cortex-A520 cores (1.8GHz) remain unchanged. Qualcomm claims this results in about a 7% performance boost in CPU tasks.
The Adreno GPU has also been refreshed, promising another 7% performance improvement, with support for Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, including Adaptive Performance Engine 3.0 and Snapdragon Game Super Resolution.
Display & Imaging
One of the most notable updates is support for ultra-wide displays at resolutions up to 1300 x 2900 pixels with a 144Hz refresh rate.
The updated Spectra ISP can handle:
- 200MP image sensors
- 4K video at 30fps
- HDR formats including HLG, HDR10, and HDR10+
AI & NPU Improvements
The Hexagon NPU sees improvements in AI processing, now supporting Llama 1B and Qwen 1B language models, along with real-time translation. This ensures smoother on-device AI tasks, making the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 more competitive in the era of AI-powered smartphones.
Memory, Storage & Charging
- LPDDR5 RAM at 3,200 MHz
- UFS 3.1 storage
- Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ technology
Connectivity & Audio
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 supports:
- Sub-6 GHz 5G
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 5.4
- aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive audio codecs
Availability
Qualcomm has not yet disclosed which smartphone will debut with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, but mid-range devices launching later this year are expected to feature the chip.
FAQs
Q: How much faster is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 compared to the 7s Gen 3?
A: Qualcomm claims around a 7% boost in both CPU and GPU performance.
Q: Does the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 support AI features?
A: Yes, the updated Hexagon NPU improves AI processing with support for Llama 1B, Qwen 1B, and real-time translation.
Q: What display features does it support?
A: It supports ultra-wide displays up to 1300 x 2900px at 144Hz refresh rate.
Q: Can it handle high-resolution cameras?
A: Yes, it supports up to 200MP sensors and 4K video recording at 30fps with HDR.
Q: What phones will use the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4?
A: Qualcomm has not yet revealed specific models, but mid-range smartphones launching in 2025 are expected to adopt it.
