Qualcomm has launched its new Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 mobile chipset. This is a mid-range SoC based on 4nm technology, which brings some improvements over the previous version. The company claims that this chipset is specially designed for budget and mid-range smartphones. It can be first seen in the Redmi Note 15 Pro series.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor architecture
This chipset is a 4nm octa-core processor manufactured by TSMC. It has a 1+3+4 core setup:
- 1x Cortex-A720 – 2.7 GHz
- 3x Cortex-A720 – 2.4 GHz
- 4x Cortex-A520 – 1.8 GHz
With the help of this architecture, both CPU and GPU get about 7% better performance.
GPU and Graphics
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 has a new Adreno GPU, which supports Vulkan 1.3 and OpenGL ES 3.2. This will make gaming and multimedia performance smoother, although there has been no major upgrade in the GPU.
Display and Camera Support
- Display: Resolution up to WFHD+ (1300 × 2900 pixels) and 144Hz refresh rate
- Camera: 12-bit triple ISP, 4K HDR video recording @ 30fps
- Photography and video quality will give better and natural results than before.
Connectivity and Network
This chipset has an inbuilt 5G modem, which supports both 5G mmWave and Sub-6 GHz bands.
- Download speed: Up to 2.9 Gbps
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4
- Qualcomm’s FastConnect system provides better and stable connectivity.
Storage and RAM
- Storage: UFS 3.1 Gen 2
- RAM support: Up to 16GB LPDDR5 (3200 MHz)
This will make multitasking and app loading much faster.
First smartphones with Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
According to reports, the Redmi Note 15 Pro series will be the first devices to launch with this chipset. The series will launch on August 21, 2025, including the Redmi Note 15 Pro and Note 15 Pro +.
Conclusion: Balanced performance for mid-range users
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 offers a slight performance upgrade over its previous version. This is not a revolutionary change, but Qualcomm has introduced it keeping in mind stability, efficiency and affordability in the mid-range segment.
If you are planning to buy a budget smartphone like the Redmi Note 15 Pro in the coming months, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 will give you smooth gaming, better cameras and reliable 5G connectivity.