Qualcomm has introduced two new Snapdragon chips for entry-level and mid-range smartphones: Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 is manufactured by Samsung Foundry on its mature 4nm platform, while Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 is manufactured using TSMC’s 4nm process node.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
They promise better camera capabilities, smoother UI performance, and an improved gaming experience for affordable smartphones. Let’s take a closer look at their features and specifications.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Snapdragon 4 Gen 5<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\nThe Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (SM4850) is designed to deliver reliable performance for entry-level and affordable smartphones, and is built by the Samsung Foundry. Qualcomm says the chip offers a 77 percent faster GPU, enabling smoother UI animations and gaming at up to 90fps. It also introduces Dual-SIM Dual-Active 5G + 5G connectivity, the first of the Snapdragon 4 series.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nThe 4nm chip has an octa-core CPU with two high-performance Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.4GHz and high-performance Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2GHz.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nIts Adreno GPU can drive Full HD+ displays with refresh rates of up to 144Hz. The chip supports dual-channel LPDDR4X RAM and dual-lane UFS 3.1 storage.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n- 43% faster app launch, 25% less screen stutter.<\/li>\n
- 77% GPU performance improvement compared to Snapdragon 4 Gen 4<\/li>\n
- 10% improved energy efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
The integrated modem supports sub-6GHz 5G networks in both Standalone (SA) and Non-Standalone (NSA) modes, with 4\u00d74 MIMO support for download speeds of up to 2.8Gbps and upload speeds of up to 900Mbps.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nIt also supports dual-frequency GNSS and is compatible with GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC (L1 + L5), and QZSS satellite systems. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX audio support, NFC, and USB Type-C with USB 2.0 speeds.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nThe chip’s 12-bit ISP chip supports up to 108MP cameras, a single 32MP camera with zero shutter lag, or a 16MP + 16MP dual camera setup with zero shutter lag. However, video recording capabilities remain limited to Full HD 1080p at 30fps.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Snapdragon 6 Gen 5<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\nSnapdragon 6 Gen 5 brings significant improvements compared to Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. This 4nm mid-range chip is manufactured by TSMC and features an octa-core CPU with four efficient Cortex-A720 cores clocked at 2.6GHz and four efficient Cortex-A520 cores clocked at 2GHz.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nIts Adreno GPU supports Full HD+ displays with refresh rates up to 144Hz and enables HDR gaming.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nThe chip supports dual-channel LPDDR5X RAM up to 3,200MHz, and LPDDR4X memory up to 2,100MHz, and UFS 3.1 storage.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n- 20% faster app launch, 18% lower screen stutter.<\/li>\n
- 21% faster GPU<\/li>\n
- 8% longer battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
The integrated 5G modem supports sub-6GHz SA and NSA networks with download speeds of up to 2.8Gbps. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 with LE audio and channel reception, NFC, and USB Type-C with USB 2.0 speeds.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nIts dual-frequency GNSS system supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, and the NavIC satellite constellation.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nSnapdragon 6 Gen 5 has dual 12-bit Spectra ISP that supports camera sensors up to 200MP. It can handle a single 64MP camera with zero shutter lag or a 16MP + 16MP dual camera setup. The chip also supports 4K 30fps HDR video recording and night mode with AI.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nSmartphones powered by Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 are expected to be launched soon. Honor, OPPO, Realme, and Redmi are among the first brands expected to use these new chips. Samsung may introduce one of these chips in other Galaxy A series phones next year.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (SM4850) is designed to deliver reliable performance for entry-level and affordable smartphones, and is built by the Samsung Foundry. Qualcomm says the chip offers a 77 percent faster GPU, enabling smoother UI animations and gaming at up to 90fps. It also introduces Dual-SIM Dual-Active 5G + 5G connectivity, the first of the Snapdragon 4 series.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The 4nm chip has an octa-core CPU with two high-performance Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.4GHz and high-performance Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2GHz.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Its Adreno GPU can drive Full HD+ displays with refresh rates of up to 144Hz. The chip supports dual-channel LPDDR4X RAM and dual-lane UFS 3.1 storage.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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- 43% faster app launch, 25% less screen stutter.<\/li>\n
- 77% GPU performance improvement compared to Snapdragon 4 Gen 4<\/li>\n
- 10% improved energy efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
The integrated modem supports sub-6GHz 5G networks in both Standalone (SA) and Non-Standalone (NSA) modes, with 4\u00d74 MIMO support for download speeds of up to 2.8Gbps and upload speeds of up to 900Mbps.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nIt also supports dual-frequency GNSS and is compatible with GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC (L1 + L5), and QZSS satellite systems. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX audio support, NFC, and USB Type-C with USB 2.0 speeds.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nThe chip’s 12-bit ISP chip supports up to 108MP cameras, a single 32MP camera with zero shutter lag, or a 16MP + 16MP dual camera setup with zero shutter lag. However, video recording capabilities remain limited to Full HD 1080p at 30fps.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Snapdragon 6 Gen 5<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
\nSnapdragon 6 Gen 5 brings significant improvements compared to Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. This 4nm mid-range chip is manufactured by TSMC and features an octa-core CPU with four efficient Cortex-A720 cores clocked at 2.6GHz and four efficient Cortex-A520 cores clocked at 2GHz.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nIts Adreno GPU supports Full HD+ displays with refresh rates up to 144Hz and enables HDR gaming.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nThe chip supports dual-channel LPDDR5X RAM up to 3,200MHz, and LPDDR4X memory up to 2,100MHz, and UFS 3.1 storage.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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- 20% faster app launch, 18% lower screen stutter.<\/li>\n
- 21% faster GPU<\/li>\n
- 8% longer battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
The integrated 5G modem supports sub-6GHz SA and NSA networks with download speeds of up to 2.8Gbps. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 with LE audio and channel reception, NFC, and USB Type-C with USB 2.0 speeds.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nIts dual-frequency GNSS system supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, and the NavIC satellite constellation.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nSnapdragon 6 Gen 5 has dual 12-bit Spectra ISP that supports camera sensors up to 200MP. It can handle a single 64MP camera with zero shutter lag or a 16MP + 16MP dual camera setup. The chip also supports 4K 30fps HDR video recording and night mode with AI.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nSmartphones powered by Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 are expected to be launched soon. Honor, OPPO, Realme, and Redmi are among the first brands expected to use these new chips. Samsung may introduce one of these chips in other Galaxy A series phones next year.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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