Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip could bring a much-needed power boost to midrange phones, improving overall performance and AI functionality.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Qualcomm today unveiled the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, and it’s a big deal for mid-range phones. With better performance, smoother gaming, generative AI (a first for the 6-series), and faster connectivity, this chip is set to shake up what we expect from budget-friendly smartphones.

There's been a notable shift in processor development towards on-device AI capabilities, both on the desktop PC side and in mobile, which not only includes laptops and 2-in-1 devices, but also smartphones.

Qualcomm just announced the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC in the Snapdragon 6 series, as the successor to last year’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. The Kryo CPU promises 11% improved CPU performance, the Adreno GPU promises over 29% better performance and promises 12% overall power savings compared to the predecessor.

Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform, bringing new capabilities to mid-range smartphones. The latest chipset incorporates generative AI features, improved gaming performance,

Qualcomm has announced that devices featuring the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC will soon be available from brands like Realme, OPPO, and HONOR in the upcoming months.

Qualcomm is bringing AI to its mid-range mobile chip lineup with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform, the company announced. The new chips also promise improved CPU and GPU performance, lower power requirements and faster Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity compared to the previous chip.

The company's latest processor boasts increases in CPU and GPU performance and improved power savings, which means on-device AI for affordable phones for the first time.