Qualcomm Technologies has launched the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 mobile platform, setting a new standard in the 7-series lineup by offering advanced multimedia experiences and powerful AI-driven features. Designed to captivate users with immersive gaming, superior photography, and robust AI capabilities, the platform brings premium mobile technology to a broader audience.
Qualcomm’s chipset share in the Indian smartphone market rose to 31.8 percent in Q1 2025 with a 40.8 percent shipment increase, driven by affordable models like Xiaomi’s Redmi 14C, according to the recent IDC report. Meanwhile, MediaTek’s share fell from 55.3 percent to 43.6 percent as its shipments declined by 25.5 percent.
Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
Enhanced Multimedia: Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 delivers cutting-edge Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, providing smoother, more responsive gameplay. Additionally, its advanced image processing technology enables users to capture high-quality photos and videos, turning every moment into a visual masterpiece.
AI-Powered Innovations: The platform introduces next-level AI capabilities, including on-device support for Gen AI assistants and large language models (LLMs), making it easier to access real-time translations, voice commands, and personalized content. It includes the first-ever stable diffusion image generation in the 7-series, elevating creative possibilities for users.
Superior Audio Experiences: Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 integrates Snapdragon Sound technology, delivering high-fidelity audio with enhanced clarity and depth. For the first time in the 7-series, it features Qualcomm Expanded Personal Area Network (XPAN) technology, providing users with an immersive audio experience that was previously exclusive to premium 8-series devices.
Global Partnerships: Smartphone brands HONOR and Vivo have announced plans to use the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 in their upcoming smartphones.
