Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 7s Gen 3: Advanced AI And Gaming For Mid-Tier Phones

Qualcomm Technologies has introduced the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, aiming to enhance the capabilities of mid-tier smartphones by incorporating advanced features typically found in higher-end devices. This new platform brings on-device generative AI support, enabling the use of large language models (LLMs) like Baichuan-7B and Llama 2 with 1 billion parameters, enhancing AI-driven experiences directly on smartphones.

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 also caters to mobile gaming enthusiasts, powered by the Qualcomm Adreno GPU for improved gaming experiences. Additionally, it supports professional-grade camera and video capabilities, including a 12-bit triple ISP and 4K sHDR video capture, ensuring high-quality media performance on more affordable devices.

Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager of mobile handsets at Qualcomm, emphasized that the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is designed to bring the best of the 7-series to a broader range of devices by integrating key features such as on-device AI. This initiative aligns with Qualcomm’s ongoing commitment to delivering top-tier mobile experiences across different price points.

Xiaomi will be the first to adopt the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 platform, with the first device expected to be announced next month. Qualcomm also invites users to explore more about the platform through its product brief and website.

This development marks a significant step in making advanced mobile technologies more accessible, allowing a wider audience to benefit from high-performance AI, gaming, and multimedia capabilities on mid-range smartphones.

Main Specs

Category	Specifications
CPU	Kryo CPU: 1 Prime core (up to 2.5 GHz), 3 Performance cores (up to 2.4 GHz), 4 Efficiency cores (up to 1.8 GHz)
GPU	Adreno GPU: HDR gaming, API Support (OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 FP, Vulkan 1.3)
Camera	Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor Triple 12-bit ISPs Up to 200 MP photo capture 4K @ 30 FPS HDR video capture
AI Engine	Qualcomm Hexagon NPU Fused AI Accelerator Architecture Support for INT4, INT8, and INT16
Memory	LP-DDR5 (up to 3200 MHz), LP-DDR4X (up to 2133 MHz), up to 16 GB
Storage	UFS 3.1
Display	On-Device: FHD+ @ 144 Hz External: Up to 4K @ 60 Hz, 10-bit color depth, HDR10 and HDR10+
Audio	Qualcomm Aqstic audio codec Qualcomm Aqstic smart speaker amplifier Qualcomm Audio and Voice Communication Suite
5G Modem-RF	Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF System 5G mmWave and sub-6 GHz, SA and NSA modes, FDD, TDD Global 5G multi-SIM, including 5G/4G DSDA
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth®	Qualcomm FastConnect Mobile Connectivity System Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4 Support for Qualcomm aptX Voice, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive
Charging	Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ Technology
Process Technology	4nm Process Technology
General Features	Snapdragon Elite Gaming features USB Version 3.1; USB Type-C Support

Paulo Montenegro
Categories: General
Tags: AI (Artificial Intelligence), Qualcomm, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, Xiaomi