Qualcomm has officially announced the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, a new chipset designed to enhance mid-range smartphones by delivering advanced AI capabilities, improved performance, and better energy efficiency.
This chipset is part of Qualcomm’s strategy to bring more premium-like features to affordable devices, particularly focusing on AI and camera functionalities.
For those who are confused with the recent naming strategy of Qualcomm, the 7s Gen 3 is an upgrade to the 7s Gen 2 and an inferior version of the Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 for the mid-range segment.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Specifications
| Feature Category | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | Qualcomm Kryo, 64-bit, up to 2.5 GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL ES 3.2 |
| AI Engine | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Qualcomm Sensing Hub |
| Gaming | Adaptive Frame Motion Engine 3.0, Variable Rate Shading, Snapdragon Elite Gaming |
| Camera | Qualcomm Spectra Triple ISP, 12-bit, 200 MP single camera, 4K HDR video |
| Connectivity | 5G (mmWave, Sub-6), Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.4, Snapdragon Sound |
| Memory | LPDDR5, 3200 MHz |
| Display | FHD+ @ 144 Hz |
| Audio | Qualcomm Aqstic DAC, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, Lossless |
| Charging | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ |
| Location | Triple frequency support, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou |
| Security | Qualcomm Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), Hypervisor |
| Process Node | 4 nm |
| Interfaces | USB-C, USB 3.1 |
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Cores, GPU and Memory
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is built on a 4nm process and features a 1+3+4 core configuration, including a Cortex-A720 prime core clocked at 2.5GHz. This setup contributes to a 20% boost in CPU performance over its predecessor, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2.
The GPU performance also significantly improved by up to 40%, making it well-suited for mobile gaming and other graphics-intensive tasks.
As for the memory, it can support LPDDR5 with up to 3200MHz or LPDDR4X with up to 2133MHz. It can also support up to 16GB of RAM.
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AI Capabilities
One of the standout features of the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is its on-device AI processing capabilities. It supports large language models (LLMs) like Baichuan-7B and Llama 2, allowing for tasks such as real-time translation, transcription, and AI-driven enhancements in photography and video.
Qualcomm highlights that AI performance has improved by over 30%, with specific features like AI Remosaic for sharper images and AI Video Retouch for real-time tone mapping in videos.
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Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Camera Capabilities
The camera capabilities of the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 are also impressive, supporting setups with up to three 21MP cameras, or a combination of a 64MP primary camera with additional sensors.
It can capture 4K HDR video, thanks to its 12-bit triple ISP and 4K sHDR support, which enhances dynamic range and color accuracy in challenging lighting conditions.
Connectivity
Regarding connectivity, the chipset includes support for 5G with mmWave and sub-6GHz, as well as Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4, ensuring fast and stable wireless connections.
Which Phones are Getting the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Xiaomi is expected to be the first manufacturer to launch a device powered by this new platform, with other brands like Realme, and Samsung, likely to follow suit in the coming months. However, Samsung has used the Exynos chip (Exynos 1380 to be exact) in their mid-range Galaxy A series phones.
They have also been indicating a shift to Mediatek because of rising prices of Qualcomm chips. It needs to be seen if Samsung adopts these mid-range chips but we can definitely see brands like Realme, and Motorola adopt this chip.
Also Read: Realme 13 Pro and Realme 13 Pro+ Launched in India with Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC and 5,200mAh Battery
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