Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chip is about to make mid-range phones way better
Qualcomm today unveiled the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, and it’s a big deal for mid-range phones. With better performance, smoother gaming, generative AI (a first for the 6-series), and faster connectivity, this chip is set to shake up what we expect from budget-friendly smartphones.
Qualcomm's latest chip is a huge CPU and GPU upgrade for popular phones
Gaming is another challenge for phones powered by these processors, but the new chip boosts GPU performance by 29%. Qualcomm is also bringing features like its Game Super Resolution feature to upscale visuals, the Adreno Frame Motion Engine for frame interpolation, and the Adreno HDR Fast Blend to improve performance in HDR games.
Moreover, Qualcomm believes that AI is becoming the new user interface thanks to the emerging trends in AI agents.
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