Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
By ForGeeks
It’s too early to write off 4G connectivity — Qualcomm quietly unveiled its new Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 processor. It’s aimed at entry-level and mid-range smartphones and complements the company’s other fresh chip —Snapdragon 4 Gen 4.
Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 gets a Kryo processor clocked up to 2.9GHz, delivering up to 51% performance boost over Gen 1. The unnamed Adreno graphics gas pedal is about 20 percent faster and supports 1080p+ resolution screens with refresh rates up to 120Hz.
Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 gets a Kryo processor clocked up to 2.9GHz, delivering up to 51 percent faster performance than Gen 1.
The chip is manufactured using a 6nm process — it’s not cutting-edge, but it’s noticeably better than the previous generation’s 11nm. The processor supports up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM up to 2133MHz and UFS 2.2 storage. A USB port provides speeds up to USB 3.1 levels, and Quick Charge 3 technology is supported, which Qualcomm claims can charge the battery to 80 percent in 35 minutes (battery capacity is unspecified).
The processor also supports Quick Charge 3, which Qualcomm claims can charge the battery to 80 percent in 35 minutes (battery capacity is unspecified).
In terms of cameras, the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 supports sensors up to 108MP. The triple 12-bit ISP allows simultaneous 13+13+5MP cameras or dual 16+16MP modules with zero shutter lag. HEIC stills and HEVC video are supported, but maximum video resolution is limited to 1080p at 60fps.
As the name suggests, the chip only has a 4G LTE modem with maximum download speeds of up to 390 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 150 Mbps. Wireless interfaces aren’t the latest either, with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual-band) and Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive support. For navigation, dual-band GPS is provided, as well as GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS and NavIC systems. Additionally, Qualcomm proprietary technology is used to improve positioning accuracy when traveling on foot or in a car.
Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, unlike the 4G version, is already focused on the 5G era. It features a sub-6GHz Rel. 16 modem with support for SA and NSA modes, delivering download speeds of up to 2.5Gbps and upload speeds of up to 900Mbps. Meanwhile, local interfaces remain at the level of Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX. Navigation support is similar to the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2.
This processor is manufactured using a more modern 4nm process. It features two Kryo cores up to 2.3GHz and six cores up to 2.0GHz. Adreno graphics support 1080p+ resolution displays at up to 120Hz.
Besides LPDDR4X, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 also supports faster LPDDR5 memory up to 3200MHz and UFS 3.1 storage (dual-line mode). USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Quick Charge 4+ fast charging is supported, allowing you to charge your device up to 50 percent in 15 minutes.
Like the older chip, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 works with cameras up to 108MP, but only features dual ISPs supporting a 16+16MP configuration with zero shutter lag. Video recording is also limited to 1080p at 60fps. There’s no AV1 codec support on either processor.
The first smartphones based on the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 are expected to be available next year.
