Key Highlights
- New Snapdragon mid-range 5G processor launched
- Is called Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC
- Features a thin 4nm fabrication
Qualcomm and MediaTek are frequently upgrading their mid-range mobile processor lineup. The former has now launched a new mid-range mobile chipset with 5G network support. Called the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, the latest entrant from Qualcomm features an octa-core CPU, 4nm fabrication, and more. The possible smartphone featuring the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 mobile chipset is also revealed. Below are the details:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Chipset Features And Specifications
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s gen 2 | Specifications |
| CPU | octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno |
| Memory | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | UFS 4.0 |
| Camera | Up to 200MP |
| Display | FHD+, 144Hz |
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 mobile chipset is launched with an octa-core Kyro CPU cluster with 64-bit architecture and up to 2.4GHz clock speed. It includes quad 2.4GHz cores (high performance) combined with additional four 1.95GHz cores (power efficient).
The GPU name is unspecified but it is confirmed to be an Adreno series GPU probably from the Adreno 600 or Adreno 700 lineup. As mentioned above, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset is fabricated using a thin 4nm TSMC process. In terms of memory, the latest Snapdragon 7 Gen series chipset from Qualcomm brings support for LPDDR5 memory type. It will be compatible with up to 12GB maximum RAM with 3200MHz maximum memory frequency.
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 will feature UFS 4.0 storage support. Moving to the multimedia aspects, the new Qualcomm mid-range 5G processor will bring support for FHD+ resolution display along with 144Hz refresh rate.
Camera supporting features offered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset includes support for up to 200MP sensor and 4K video recording at 30 fps. Furthermore, the chipset includes Qualcomm 12-bit ISP for simultaneous shooting with triple sensors. It additionally includes AI noise reduction support for better imaging.
Qualcomm has added a Snapdragon X62 5G modem inside the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 mobile chipset which will enable 5G millimeter wave technology with up to 2.9Gbps peak speeds. This new Qualcomm mid-range chipset has Wi-Fi 6E wireless network support for faster internet connectivity. It features Bluetooth 5.2, NavIC, GPS, and other key network compatibility as well.
Phones Expected To Run On Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Mobile Chipset
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 mobile chipset is likely to power the new-gen mid-range 5G Android smartphones and tablets going forward. While there is no official list revealed, rumors are rife the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G could be first handset tp feature the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 mobile chipset.
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