Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Launched for Affordable 5G Phones
Jul. 30, 2024Super high-speed 5G connectivity has become quite common for everyone these days. But there is still a segment of users who aren’t able to afford those expensive 5G phones. For them, Qualcomm is launching the new Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 processor, which aims to bring gigabit speeds at an entry-level price tag.
In a recent press release, the company shed light on their new 4 series chipset, which is based on a 4nm process node. This is an underpowered version of last year’s Snapdragon4 Gen 2which also targets entry-level smartphones. But I guess this CPU will help bring the cost further down. Talking about its structure, it has2xperformance cores at2.0 GHzand6xefficiency cores at1.8 GHz.
It will be able to take80 MPsingle-shot photos and image stabilization. For charging, there is40-watt fast chargingand support for Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4 Plus technology.
However, the main highlight remains the ability to reach 1 Gigabit 5G speeds. Qualcomm’s senior vice president and general manager of mobile handsets, Chris Patrick, stated, “The Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Mobile Platform is a significant leap forward in making 5G technology more accessible”. As for other connectivity options, you will find support for Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1. You can check the detailed specifications of the chipsethere.
Xiaomi will be the first brand to release a phone with this processor later this year. There are many people around the globe that still stuck with sluggish internet speeds and aren’t able to switch to a better service for monetary reasons, putting a break on their growth. This new chipset might encourage manufacturers to make more affordable devices to bring the prowess of 5G to everyone.
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