Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Announced: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Highlights
  • The Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC has two performance cores up to 2 GHz and 6 Efficiency cores up to 1.8 GHz.
  • The first commercial device with this chipset is expected by year-end.

Qualcomm has unveiled its Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Mobile SoC, aimed at making 5G more accessible and dependable. The chipset is packed with feature-rich enhancements, including robust CPU performance for seamless multitasking and productivity, dual band navIC for better position accuracy, and more. So let’s take a closer look at Qualcomm’s latest offering:

Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Specifications and Features

The main highlight of this chipset is its gigabit connectivity. It comes with the Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF System, and supports 1 Gbps download speeds. The SoC also packs the Dual Frequency NAVIC and Wi-Fi 5 support. There’s also AI-enhanced audio, and entertainment experiences like smooth gameplay and powerful video streaming. Here’s the complete specifications of the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2:

Specification Details
5G Modem-RF System Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF System, 5G NR, LTE, CBRS, WCDMA, HSPA, CDMA 1x, EVDO, GSM/EDGE
CPU Qualcomm Kryo CPU, 64-bit Architecture, 2 Performance cores up to 2 GHz, 6 Efficiency cores up to 1.8 GHz
GPU Qualcomm Adreno GPU, API support: OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Vulkan 1.1, Hardware-accelerated H.265 and VP9 decoder
Camera Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, Dual 12-bit ISPs, Up to 16 MP + 16 MP dual camera with 30 fps Zero Shutter Lag, Up to 32 MP single camera with 30 fps Zero Shutter Lag, Up to 84 MP photo capture, 1080p single video capture at 60 fps, 1080p dual video capture at 30 fps, Slow-motion video capture 720p at 120 fps, Video Image Stabilization, Face detection
Audio Qualcomm Aqstic audio codec, Qualcomm Aqstic smart speaker amplifier, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive audio at 96 kHz
Display On-device display support: FHD+ at 90 Hz
Memory Support for LP-DDR4x memory, up to 2133 MHz
Storage UFS 3.1 2-Lane
Charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ Technology, Powers up to 50% battery life in just 15 minutes
Location GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS, Dual-frequency GNSS (L1 + L5), Qualcomm Sensor-Assisted Positioning, Vehicular and pedestrian navigation accuracy
Security Platform security foundations, Trusted Execution Environment, and services: Qualcomm Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), Qualcomm wireless edge services (WES), Qualcomm Attestation Services
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Qualcomm Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi spectral bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, Integrated Bluetooth 5.1 wireless technology

When Will Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Phones Be Available?

The Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 will initially be adopted by major OEMs, including Xiaomi and its associated brands. The first commercial device featuring this chipset is expected to be announced by the end of the year.