Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 are budget and entry-level mobile platforms focused on higher CPU/GPU performance, 108 MP camera support, better AI features, and faster charging, with the 6s aimed at 4G mid-range devices and the 4 Gen 4 at affordable 5G phones.
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Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
CPU & GPU: Uses Kryo CPU cores clocked up to 2.9 GHz, with Qualcomm claiming around 50%+ higher CPU performance versus its predecessor and roughly 20% faster graphics via a newer Adreno GPU.
Display: Supports up to FHD+ resolution with up to 120 fps for smoother scrolling and gaming on mid-range phones.
Camera and imaging: Depending on OEM tweaking, it can handle up to 108 MP sensors and process streams from multiple cameras simultaneously (e.g., wide + ultra-wide), with enhanced low-light performance and reduced noise.
AI & audio: Integrates an upgraded AI engine for on‑device voice assistance, noise and echo cancellation, and clearer call audio.
Memory, storage, charging: Supports LPDDR4X RAM (up to about 8 GB) and UFS 2.2 storage, USB up to 3.1, and Quick Charge 3, with Qualcomm quoting around 80% charge in about 35 minutes (battery size not specified).
Connectivity: Built on a 6 nm process with an integrated LTE modem (4G only), offering LTE downlink speeds around a few hundred Mbps, dual‑band Wi‑Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive, and multi‑GNSS positioning including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, and NavIC.
Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
CPU & GPU: Fabricated on a 4 nm Samsung process, with Kryo cores up to about 2.3 GHz (performance cores plus efficiency cores) and an Adreno GPU targeting efficient 120 fps rendering on FHD+ displays.
Display: Like the 6s, it can drive FHD+ panels at up to 120 fps, aimed at smoother UI and lightweight gaming on entry‑level 5G devices.
Camera & imaging: Supports up to 108 MP sensors, multi‑frame noise reduction, and dual‑camera setups, positioned for clearer photos on budget phones when OEMs pair it with decent sensors.
AI and system features: With an emphasis on entry-tier performance, it has an NPU and an upgraded AI stack for functions like scene detection, background blur in calls, and battery management.
Memory, storage, charging: Supports both LPDDR4X and LPDDR5 RAM (up to roughly 8 GB, bandwidth up to 25.6 Gbit/s), UFS storage, and Quick Charge 4+ with claims of 0–50% charge in about 15 minutes on compatible batteries.
Connectivity: Integrates the Snapdragon X61 5G modem (Sub‑6) with peak download up to about 2.5 Gbit/s and upload up to around 900 Mbit/s, plus Wi‑Fi (ac) and Bluetooth 5.1.
Positioning and differences
| Aspect | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | Snapdragon 4Gen 4 |
| Process node | 6 nm | 4nm (Samsung 4LPX) |
| Modem | 4G LTE only | 5G (X61, Sub-6) |
| CPU peak clock | up to 2.9 GHz Kryo | Around 2.3 GHz Kryo |
| Target segment | Affordable 4G mid-range | Entry-level/ lower mid-range 5G |
| RAM support | LPDDR4X (up to 8 GB) | LPDDR4X / LPDDR5 (UP TO 8 GB) |
| Max camera | up to 108 MP | up to 108 MP |
| Charging tech | Quick Charge 3 | Quick Charge 4+ |
OVERVIEW: Snapdragon 6s 4g gen 2 and Snapdragon 4 gen 4
In practice, Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 will appear in low‑cost 4G phones (for markets where 4G is still dominant), while Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is aimed at very budget‑friendly 5G phones that still offer 120 Hz displays, large sensors, and fast charging.
