Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Mobile Platform
Qualcomm has announced its latest Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Mobile Platform which brings several high-end features to future midrange devices. The chipset comes with increased processor clock speeds, gaming-scale graphics, low-light photography, and 4K HDR video capture. It also offers improved AI calculations, increased 5G download speeds, and the latest Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity standards. The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 is already being sampled by customers and phones with this new chipset will be available as early as this month.
Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Specs and Performance Features
The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Mobile Platform boasts a powerful Qualcomm Kryo CPU equipped with a clock speed of 2.91 GHz, and Adreno graphics subsystem that offers doubled speeds. Despite all these high-speed features, the platform requires a 13% decrease in power consumption because it is built on the efficient 4nm production method that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 also uses.
Christopher Patrick, VP of Qualcomm, said that the launch of the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 shows the company’s ability to bring flagship features to their Snapdragon 7-series, making them accessible to more people. Here are some of the impressive features of this new chipset:
- Support for 200MP cameras and 1440p displays at 120 Hz refresh rates.
- Snapdragon X62 5G modem with up to 4.4 Gbps download speeds and global band compatibility.
- 5G/4G Dual-Sim Dual Active (DSDA) support for browsing while on a call for the first time on a 7-series Snapdragon.
- Snapdragon Elite Gaming features like Auto Variable Rate Shading for performance and Volumetric Rendering for added realism.
- Snapdragon Sound with Qualcomm aptX for lossless music streaming and lag-free sound for gaming.
- Triple 18-bit image processor with 30-frame capture for better dynamic range in low light scenarios.
- Staggered HDR video capture with triple exposure from two cameras simultaneously.
Moreover, phones with the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Mobile Platform can record 4K video capture at 60 frames per second, and 10-bit color footage. It also offers the latest Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity standards.
In conclusion, this new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Mobile Platform is a well-rounded chipset that offers all the modern mobile processing amenities in midrange devices. And, it can provide high-end features of flagship smartphones at a more affordable price.
