Qualcomm is a leading Android chip manufacturer. Their upcoming processor has everyone curious about its potential. Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is scheduled for release this fall. Therefore, we are still some time away from phones coming with this processor. While official details are pending, leaks and rumors provide early hints about its potential. Keep in mind that the below information is based on leaks and should be taken with caution until officially confirmed.
The latest leak comes from Digital Chat Station on Weibo. The leaker claims details about the phones coming with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip. He claims that the phones with the next flagship processor mainly focus on improving battery and screen performance. This focus on battery aligns with the growing demand for phones that can last longer. However, the phones with chip may have only minor improvements in the camera department.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Phones: Rumors point to inferior build quality
The leaker mentions that some of these phones might even have downgraded features compared to their predecessors. Moreover, the initial Snapdragon 8 gen 4 batch is reportedly facing higher production costs. This means companies might use cheaper materials in their phones.
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The user states a prediction from a company’s executive. The senior predicted that companies may adopt plastic frames instead of metal next year to save costs. This makes sense, as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip is reportedly more expensive to make. This change is likely for high-end phones. True flagship phones should still have high-quality materials. Remember, this is just a rumor, so don’t take it as fact.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 specifications and capabilities
We have high expectations with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The processor will be facing against Dimensity processor from MediaTek. Their latest Dimensity 9300 Plus chip has a strong benchmark score. Earlier, we covered the 2.3M+ AnTuTu score of Dimensity 9300 Plus. To stand out, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will need significant advancements.
At the core, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be based on a 3nm process. This will ensure high efficiency, an important part of the success of a processor. Moreover, the layout will be changed for Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The previous Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 featured a 1 + 3 + 4 layout. While the upcoming flagship will feature a 2 + 6 design, ditching the efficiency cores completely. Moreover, there is a big jump in clockspeed too. It has increased from 3.3GHz to 4GHz.
Qualcomm promises the new Oryon core will offer enhanced performance and energy efficiency. The processor will also prioritize AI capabilities with a dedicated DSP and AI accelerator. All of this will make the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 a powerful processor.
In conclusion, early rumors suggest Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 smartphones could offer improvements in performance, battery, and display. Potential trade-offs might exist in build quality and camera upgrades. Remember, these are unconfirmed reports, and we’ll have a clearer picture upon the official release.