Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Mobile Platform may provide enhanced support for GPU-intensive games: Reports
Qualcomm is anticipated to unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC on or after October 1st.
Qualcomm is set to unveil its Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC later this year during the annual Snapdragon Summit. Early rumors suggest significant improvements in the performance of the upcoming mobile platform, particularly in terms of GPU capabilities, enhancing gaming experiences. The Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro are speculated to be among the first smartphones equipped with this next-generation chipset. Additionally, the purported OnePlus 13 and iQoo 13 are expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC.
According to reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC is anticipated to deliver outstanding GPU performance, enabling smooth gameplay even for graphically demanding titles like Genshin Impact at native 1080p resolution.
Furthermore, the development progress of the chipset is reportedly ahead of schedule, with Qualcomm likely to make an official announcement after Chinese National Day on October 1. This suggests that a wave of new phones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip may hit the market shortly after October 1st.
Previous reports indicated that Xiaomi is poised to lead the charge in unveiling smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor. Among the potential candidates to debut with this chipset are the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro. Additionally, the OnePlus 13, iQoo 13, Samsung Galaxy S25 series, and the Asus Zenfone 11 are rumored to adopt the new mobile platform.
Expected to utilize TSMC’s 3nm fabrication process, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC may incorporate a custom Oryon CPU alongside Qualcomm’s FastConnect 7900 connectivity system.
Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC mobile chipset in November last year, which has since become a staple in most major Android flagship phones released recently, excluding Pixels. Notably, Samsung utilizes a customized variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, featuring overclocked CPU and GPU scores.
