Qualcomm has officially scheduled a launch event for April 2, strongly hinting at the debut of its next major mobile processor: the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, also referred to as Snapdragon 8s Elite. While not yet confirmed by name, multiple sources, including benchmark leaks and industry insiders, point to this as the centerpiece of the event.
🔧 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Specifications: What to Expect
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is built on TSMC’s 4nm process and continues Qualcomm’s push toward high-efficiency performance. Unlike standard flagship chips, this variant is expected to balance flagship-grade performance with better cost efficiency, positioning itself between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 8 Gen 3.
Expected CPU configuration:
- 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.21GHz
- 3x Cortex-A720 @ 3.01GHz
- 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.80GHz
- 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.02GHz
- No efficiency cores — all cores are performance-oriented
This layout is designed to maximize burst and sustained performance across demanding tasks like gaming, multitasking, and AI processing.
Other specs include:
- GPU: Adreno 825 (scaled-down version of Adreno 830 in Gen 4)
- Cache: 6MB system-level cache (SLC) + 8MB L3 cache
- AnTuTu Score: Reportedly over 2 million points, placing it ahead of many 2024 flagship chips
📱 First Devices to Feature Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Several major brands are lining up to launch phones with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4:
- Redmi Turbo 4 Pro – Likely the first to debut the chipset
- iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro
- Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (expected to be rebranded as Xiaomi 15 Civi in India)
- Oppo K13 Pro
Global Debut:
The Poco F7, expected to be a global version of the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, may be the first international phone with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
🔍 Why It Matters
With flagship chips reaching premium pricing levels, Qualcomm is leveraging the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 to deliver flagship-tier performance at a lower cost — echoing MediaTek’s strategy with the Dimensity 9400e. The 8s Gen 4 offers high-end capabilities like advanced GPU rendering, ray tracing, and efficient multitasking while making it viable for mid-premium phones priced well below $1,000.
📆 Final Thoughts
As Qualcomm prepares for its April 2 unveiling, expectations are high for the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 launch. With benchmark-crushing performance, a powerful Adreno GPU, and support from top-tier OEMs, this new chipset could redefine the sub-flagship smartphone market for 2025.
Stay tuned for official confirmation and full specs once Qualcomm takes the wraps off.
