Qualcomm Gears Up for Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Launch in 2025

Qualcomm is once again setting the stage for the next leap in mobile processing power with its upcoming Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, slated for an April 2025 release. Known for its innovation in the mobile processor industry, Qualcomm aims to improve on the features presented in its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Notably, earlier rumors that labeled the processor as the Snapdragon 8s Elite have been put to rest, with official reports affirming the name as Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. The latest system-on-chip (SoC) promises a harmonious blend of power and efficiency, notable in its 1+3+2+2 core structure. Unlike the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which employs customized Oryon cores, the Gen 4 iteration will utilize Cortex cores, arguably balancing performance and cost. Graphically, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 stands firm with an Adreno 825 GPU, expected to surpass 2 million in AnTuTu benchmark scores, slightly underplaying the Snapdragon 8 Elite's Adreno 830 GPU. Enhanced with 6MB of SLC and 8MB of L3 cache, the chip is poised for speedier processing efficiencies. In 2025, we anticipate smartphones integrated with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 will hit the market post its official announcement. Enthusiasts and high-performance smartphone users are expected to be the primary drivers behind its sales, drawn by the processor's improved capabilities. While speculation and leaks underpin much of the current knowledge about the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, official details in April will provide a definitive look at the capabilities of this much-anticipated processor. In parallel, attention turns to Qualcomm's next flagship after the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which is projected for October. Touted as the Elite 2, it is rumored to deliver a 41% uplift in AnTuTu scores, boasting a new Oryon CPU and manufactured using TSMC’s 3nm process. This aligns Qualcomm's trajectory with that of their main competitor, Apple, as both companies move towards the 2nm node, evidenced by Qualcomm's SM8950 and SM8945 models and Apple's purported A20 Pro chipset. Overall, Qualcomm remains steadfast in advancing its technology, with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 representing a significant step forward. The competition in semiconductor innovation between Qualcomm and Apple particularly intensifies as both companies push towards the cutting edge of nanometer technology.