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Basic Information
SOC Name
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Brand
Qualcomm
Announcement Date
06 October 2022
Class
Entry level
Manufacturing Process
6nm
Manufacturing
TSMC
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CPU Specifications
CPU Architecture
2x 2.0 GHz – Cortex-A78
6x 1.8 GHz – Cortex-A55
CPU Cores
8 Core
CPU Frequency
2000MHz
Instruction Set
ARMv8.2-A
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Cache & NPU
Cache
3 MB
Cache Level
L3
SLC
1mb
NPU
Yes
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Memory
Memory Type
LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency
2133MHz
Memory Bus
2x 16 Bit
Max Bandwidth
17 Gb/s
Max Memory Size
8 GB
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GPU
GPU
Adreno 619
GPU Architecture
Adreno 600
Pipelines
2 Pipeline
Shading Units
128 Unit
Total Shaders
256 Unit
Vulkan Version
Version 1.1
OpenCL Version
Version 2.0
DirectX Version
Version 12.1
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Storage & Display
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Max Display Resolution
2520 x 1080
Max Camera Resolution
1x 108MP
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Video & Audio
Video Capture
1080p at 60FPS
Video Playback
1080p at 60FPS
Video Codecs
H.264, H.265, VP9
Audio Codecs
AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV
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Connectivity
5G Support
1
WiFi
Wifi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2
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Navigation Systems
GPS
Yes
GLONASS
Yes
Beidou
Yes
Galileo
Yes
QZSS
Yes
NAVIC
Yes
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Positive Aspects
1. Accessible 5G Support
Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 integrates an X51 5G modem with sub-6 GHz support, making 5G connectivity available in affordable entry-level and lower mid-range smartphones, enabling modern network speeds without premium pricing. 2. Balanced CPU for Everyday Use
With two Cortex-A78 performance cores and six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores on a 6 nm process, the chipset delivers balanced performance for typical daily tasks, social apps, and moderate multitasking in value-focused devices. 3. Good Multimedia Capabilities for Segment
The integrated Adreno 619 GPU and support for FHD+ displays, modern video codecs, and up to 108 MP camera sensors provide sufficient multimedia and imaging features within this entry category.
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Negative Aspects
1. Modest GPU for Heavy Gaming
Although the Adreno 619 handles casual and 2D gaming well, its performance is limited for demanding 3D titles at high settings compared to higher-end SoCs in the Snapdragon 6/7 series or flagship chips. 2. Lower Peak CPU Power
The maximum clock of 2.0 GHz and older Cortex-A55 efficiency cores result in limited performance headroom in CPU-intensive tasks when compared to chips with Cortex-A78/A710 or newer architectures.