Add MobiGyaan as a preferred source on GoogleQualcomm has officially announced the new Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Mobile Platforms at its Snapdragon for India event, expanding its mobile chipset portfolio with improved AI capabilities, smoother UI performance, enhanced gaming, and better battery efficiency. Both platforms are designed to improve everyday smartphone experiences while focusing on faster app launches, smoother interactions, gaming performance, and long-lasting connectivity.
Both new chipsets introduce Snapdragon Smooth Motion UI, designed to improve responsiveness and reduce lag during navigation and multitasking.
Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 improvements
- 20% faster app launches
- 18% reduced screen stutter
- Improved gaming stability and sustained performance
Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 improvements
- 43% faster app launches
- 25% reduced screen stutter
- Smoother transitions and improved responsiveness
Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 Mobile Platform
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 is designed for upper mid-range smartphones, focusing on AI-powered imaging, gaming, and premium connectivity features.
Key highlights include:
- AI-enhanced camera processing for sharper and more natural photos
- First-in-series Qualcomm Adaptive Performance Engine 3.0
- 21% improved GPU performance
- Wi-Fi 7 support
- Reliable 5G connectivity
- Support for Full HD+ displays up to 144 Hz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 Specifications
- 4 x performance cores up to 2.6 GHz
- 4 x efficiency cores up to 2.0 GHz
- 4nm TSMC process
- Qualcomm Adreno GPU
- Triple 12-bit ISPs
- Up to 200 MP photo capture
- Up to 64 MP single camera with Zero Shutter Lag
- 4K HDR video capture at 30 FPS
- LPDDR5 RAM support up to 3,200 MHz
- UFS 3.1 storage support
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0
- Qualcomm Quick Charge 5
- Dual-frequency GNSS with NavIC support
Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Mobile Platform
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 focuses on affordable smartphones while introducing major upgrades in gaming and connectivity.
The platform delivers:
- 77% improved GPU performance
- First Snapdragon 4-series support for 90 FPS gaming
- Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA) 5G + 5G/4G connectivity
- Improved multimedia capabilities
- Full HD+ display support up to 144 Hz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Specifications
- 2 x performance cores up to 2.4 GHz
- 6 x efficiency cores up to 2.0 GHz
- 4nm process technology
- Qualcomm Adreno GPU
- Dual 12-bit ISPs
- Up to 108 MP photo capture
- 1080p dual video capture at 30 FPS
- LPDDR4x RAM support up to 16 GB
- UFS 3.1 2-Lane storage support
- Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1
- Qualcomm Quick Charge 5
- Dual-frequency GNSS with NavIC support
Chenwei Yan, Senior Vice President, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., said, “With Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, we’re expanding what users can expect from their smartphones – compelling experiences powered by robust performance and dependable battery life. This launch underscores our focus on delivering impactful solutions, with each platform intentionally designed to strike the right balance of performance, power efficiency and connectivity – helping our partners deliver next-generation smartphone experiences to more users globally.”
Jun Li, Vice President, Xiaomi Smartphone and General Manager, Smartphone Product Division, said, “Our long‑standing collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies helps us bring meaningful innovation to smartphones at every tier, We look forward to bringing these two new Snapdragon platforms to upcoming devices, enabling smoother interactions, elevated performance, improved power efficiency, and dependable connectivity that enhances everyday experiences for users.”
Availability
Qualcomm confirmed that the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 will appear in upcoming smartphones from brands including HONOR and REDMI. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 platform will first debut in devices from OPPO, realme, and REDMI.
