Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chip for even more efficient mid-range smartphones.
Qualcomm has unveiled its latest chip that will power a variety of mid-range smartphones through the end of this month. Redmi and Realme are among the first brands to offer devices with this Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chip.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chip
As you might expect, this chip is not as powerful as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, but offers a marked improvement over the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 up to 2.91GHz. The company also claims that the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 will offer a boost in the GPU segment (2x) and in terms of efficiency (13%).
In addition, Qualcomm explains that “embedded artificial intelligence is integrated into the platform.”So, according to Qualcomm, you can expect twice the AI performance compared to Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and +40% performance per watt. In addition, AI Super Resolution should be able to upscale game graphics and photos from 1080p to 4K.
for even more efficient mid-range smartphones
Other gaming-specific features are present, including volumetric rendering, which adds particle graphics such as fog and smoke. Variable rate auto shading will improve overall performance, for example by rendering content that is in the blend box and limiting the background of the scene to a lower resolution. The company also explains that Snapdragon Sound with Qualcomm aptX can provide lossless and lag-free audio for video games.
The chip also supports photos up to 200 MP, as well as HDR video capture with triple exposure of two lenses at the same time. With 18-bit triple ISP compatibility, it should also be easier to capture gorgeous low-light shots. Qualcomm says Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 devices can capture 30 frames and combine the best parts into one frame for the most vivid, sharp and realistic rendering possible.
In terms of connectivity, the game finally has dual 4G and 5G SIM cards, delivering download speeds of up to 4.4Gbps on cellular thanks to the new X62 5G modem. In terms of Wi-Fi, Qualcomm explains that the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chip will enable downloads at up to 3.6Gbps.