Qualcomm, one of the leading chip manufacturers in the technology world, is shaping the mobile industry with its Snapdragon series. While the company set a new standard in mobile processors a few months ago with the introduction of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, it is now gearing up for Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The leaked codename for the next-generation processor is “sun” and this name choice sheds light on Qualcomm’s future goals.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 appears to offer a range of innovations and enhancements compared to its predecessors. One particularly notable feature is the Oryon CPU cores. These cores aim to provide users with a faster and more efficient experience by striking a balance between performance and energy efficiency. This is expected to follow a 2+6 CPU design, similar to Apple’s A Bionic processors, featuring 2 high-performance cores and 6 power-efficient cores, totaling 8 cores in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
While Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 had the codename “pineapple,” giving the new processor the name “sun” is not just a change but also a pointer to the future. The name “sun” is associated with warmth, energy, and renewal, reflecting Qualcomm’s commitment to delivering strong energy efficiency and performance synergy in this new chip. The leaked “sun” codename implies various possibilities. Additionally, the model number for Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to be “SM8750“.
Among other innovations in the company’s new processor are enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, improved camera performance, and a graphics processor optimized for energy efficiency. These features position Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 not only for superior performance but also to elevate the user experience. Smartphones such as Xiaomi 15 and Galaxy S25 are expected to be among the first to use this chip.
With the arrival of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, the mobile world seems poised to become more powerful, faster, and smarter. This new processor, named after the energy of the sun, could herald a bright future in mobile technology. The acceleration of Qualcomm’s work on this chip is not only exciting for technology enthusiasts but may also open the doors to a new era in the mobile world. The official release of the new SOC is expected to take place at the Qualcomm Tech Summit in Q3 2024.
Source: GSMChina
