Qualcomm announced two chips on Dec. 11 aimed at the mid‑range and entry‑level phone markets: the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 and the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. Qualcomm told Android Central in a press release that it is launching both chips this week for affordable phones.
Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
Qualcomm said the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 uses Kryo CPU cores and an Adreno GPU to improve multitasking and visuals in lower‑level phones. The CPU reaches speeds up to 2.9GHz, and Qualcomm said the GPU sees a 20% increase in graphical performance. Qualcomm also stated the chip supports 120fps and can enable low‑lag performance on FHD Plus display phones.
Qualcomm positioned photography as another focus for the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2. The chip supports cameras up to 108MP for improved detail, according to the company. Qualcomm also said users will get “concurrent multi‑photo and video” features, meaning the phone can shoot using all three cameras at the same time.
Qualcomm said the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 also supports voice assistance through AI software for quicker response times. The company added that it improved microphone capabilities and echo cancellation so voices stay clear in video and recordings remain crisp and undistorted.
Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
Qualcomm said the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 follows similar hallmarks to the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, using Kryo CPU cores and an Adreno GPU. The CPU peaks at 2.3GHz. Qualcomm highlighted smooth graphics with 120fps support for phones with FHD Plus screens.
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 supports cameras up to 108MP and includes the same concurrent camera capture feature, according to Qualcomm. The company also emphasized “hardware‑based multi‑frame noise reduction,” which it said can reduce grain in photos.
Qualcomm framed battery as a major focus for the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. Using Quick Charge 4 Plus, Qualcomm said the chip can take a phone from 0% to 50% in about 15 minutes. The company also noted that “swift 5G and Wi‑Fi” are part of the package.
Positioning in Qualcomm’s roadmap
Qualcomm said both the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 and the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 are part of its mobile roadmap, targeting mid‑range and entry‑level phones.
