New Qualcomm, MediaTek Chips Could Power Some of 2025's Best New Phones

New Qualcomm, MediaTek Chips Could Power Some of 2025's Best New Phones

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 mobile platform and MediaTek's Dimensity 9400e chips offer some AI tricks and mobile gaming improvements, among other upgrades.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 brings AI, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth boost to mid-range phones

Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, designed to offer improvements across the board for the best mid-range phones. The Gen 4 replaces the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 model, which was announced all the way back in November 2023. Was it worth the wait? Well it certainly appears so. --> 40% off Asus' 14-inch Chromebook is going cheap The Asus CX34 Chromebook has just plummeted to a bargain price, making it a steal for any students…

Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 With a Big Jump in AI Power - WiredFocus

When it comes to smartphone chips, a lot of attention is paid to flagship entries like the Snapdragon 8 Elite and the Dimensity 9400. However, midrange (and lower) chips are just as important. After all, the average person isn’t ready to spend close to $1,000 on a smartphone, so the chips you can get in the middle of the bracket are important. Today, Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, which is likely going to be the midrange chip of c…

Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 with improved AI performance and connectivity

The chip will debut on Honor and Vivo phones this month.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 brings big AI energy to phones that aren’t quite flagship

On Thursday, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. This is their sort-of mid-premium chipset, which you’d find in phones over $500 usually. Qualcomm says that leading OEMs “including HONOR and vivo are expected to announce the adoption of Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 in the coming months.” Qualcomm notes that this new mobile platform is designed to “enhance users’ favorite multimedia experiences and deliver robust performance across the board.” This …