March 26, 2025 – San Diego – Qualcomm is set to introduce its Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset in April 2025, a powerful successor to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. The new SoC (System on Chip) is aimed at delivering flagship-grade performance at a more affordable price point and is expected to power several premium mid-range smartphones launching later this year.
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: Core Configuration and GPU Performance
According to multiple leaks, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 will feature a unique 1+3+2+2 core configuration designed to balance high performance with energy efficiency:
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1x Cortex-X4 at 3.21GHz – for peak performance
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3x Cortex-A720 at 3.01GHz – for additional computing power
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2x Cortex-A720 at 2.80GHz – for task handling
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2x Cortex-A720 at 2.02GHz – for power efficiency
The chipset is expected to pack an Adreno 825 GPU, a slightly toned-down variant from the Adreno 830 in the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Despite this, the GPU is anticipated to deliver robust graphics performance, making it ideal for gaming and high-intensity multimedia use.
Benchmark scores reportedly show the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 achieving over 2 million points on AnTuTu, placing it firmly in the flagship-tier performance bracket. The chip is also expected to include 6MB of SLC cache and 8MB of L3 cache, which will further enhance multitasking and memory access speed.
Flagship Performance for Mid-Range Devices
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is positioned as a “lite flagship” processor, enabling OEMs to deliver near-premium performance without the full cost of flagship chips. Unlike the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, which features custom Oryon cores, the 8s Gen 4 sticks to ARM Cortex designs, making it more cost-effective while still offering a compelling performance profile.
Phones Expected to Feature Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Following its official announcement in April, several smartphone brands are expected to adopt the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 for their upcoming models:
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iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro
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Redmi Turbo 4 Pro (likely to launch globally as Poco F7)
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Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
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OPPO K13 Pro
These devices are rumored to launch in Q2 and Q3 of 2025, offering flagship-tier speed, display tech, and camera capabilities with improved power efficiency thanks to the new chip.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
