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.

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 Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 offers the usual performance bumps, but the big change is support for on-device generative AI — a first for the Snapdragon 6 line, which usually targets phones priced at $200-400.

Qualcomm's newest processor, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, debuts Wednesday with a focus on bringing better gaming, photography and AI capabilities to more of the midrange phone market.

Qualcomm announced fresh silicon for mid to upper range devices this week, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. Expected to launch in China-based phones (OPPO, realme, Honor, etc.) first in the coming months, Qualcomm is packing plenty of high-end features inside of what should be a

Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets explained, from the powerful 8 Series to the budget-friendly 4 Series, learn how these processors power modern smartphones.

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 aims to redefine how we think of everyday smartphone experiences with up to 11% better CPU performance, a 29% improvement in GPU power, and 12% lower power consumption compared

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.

Sep 6, 2022 Qualcomm has just announced the two chips that will power a great number of entry-level and mid-range Android phones in 2023: the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. Both chips integrate a 5G modem and include upgraded performance as well as new features compared to the chips they replace.