Qualcomm just announced the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 4nm Mobile Platform for entry-level 5G devices, as a cheaper version of the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 which was introduced last year.
The Qualcomm Kryo CPU offers peak speeds up to 2 GHz, and uses the same 4 nm processing node as the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. It offers support for 90fps FHD+ displays compared to 120Hz, but has the same dual 12-bit ISP and camera support.
It has a powerful modem for Gigabit 5G connectivity, and supports only 5G SA support. This supports Dual-frequency GNSS (L1 + L5), including NAVIC.
Highlights of Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (SM4635)
- 2 x Kryo Prime CPU (A78-based) at up to 2GHz, 6 x Kryo Efficiency CPUs (A55-based) at up to 1.8GHz
- Samsung 4nm 4LPX process technology
- Built-in Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF System
- Download speeds of up to 1 Gbps (5G)
- Sub-6 GHz, standalone (SA), FDD, TDD Dynamic Spectrum Sharing, Sub-6 GHz: 100 MHz bandwidth, 2×2 MIMO
- Qualcomm Adreno GPU, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 FP, Vulkan 1.1
- H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), VP9 playback
- Qualcomm Aqstic audio codec with best-in-class Total Harmonic Distortion and low signal-to-noise ratio for authentic audio reproduction
- 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 108 MP Photo Capture, Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, Dual 12-bit ISPs, 1080p Single Video Capture @ 60 FPS, 1080p dual video capture @ 30 FPS, Slow-mo Video Capture at 720p @ 120FPS
- On-Device Display Support: FHD+ / HD+ @ 90Hz
- LPDDR4X memory up to 2133 MHz, UFS 3.1 2-Lane storage
- Integrated Wi-Fi 5 mobile connectivity chipset, Support for Bluetooth 5.1 and WPA3 Security
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Calileo, NavIC, QZSS, Dual Frequency GNSS (L1/L5)
- USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB-C
- Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ technology
Availability
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 will ship starting by the end of 2024 to power sub USD 100 (Rs. 8,375 approx.) and will be initially be adopted by Xiaomi for markets like India to bring the price of 5G phone down further.
Commenting on the new SoC, Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager of mobile handsets, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. said:
The Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Mobile Platform is a significant leap forward in making 5G technology more accessible, so more people can navigate the world at 5G speeds. Thanks to cutting-edge engineering, we balanced affordability with strong performance and all-day battery life, as well as widespread access to 5G for more enhanced mobile experiences.
Muralikrishnan B, President, Xiaomi India, said:
We are excited to be working with Qualcomm Technologies to enable access to gigabit-fast connectivity for users in select regions. Many people have yet to experience the benefits of 5G, and thanks to Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, Xiaomi can bring 5G connectivity to a broader audience to help reshape the way the world connects and interacts.