Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2: A Powerful Mid-Range Mobile Platform
Qualcomm has just announced the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, the company’s latest mid-range 7 series Mobile Platform, as the successor to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. This offers an advanced 1+3+4 architecture, with the Kryo CPU promising over 50% improvement, reaching peak speeds up to 2.91 GHz, while the Adreno GPU promises 2x the performance compared to its predecessor.[0]
The new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 features a 4nm chip with a 1 prime (Cortex X2) + 3 performance + 4 efficiency cores Kryo CPU, which is the first Snapdragon 7 series processor to feature a Cortex-X CPU core. This provides a peak speed of 2.91GHz, which is a 50% improvement over the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1.[1] The new chipset also supports up to 200MP cameras, with 18-bit Triple ISP for improved low-light photography by stacking 30 images into one.[2]
In addition, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 comes with the Snapdragon X62 5G Modem-RF system, offering download speeds of up to 4.4Gbps. The chip also supports 5G/4G dual SIM dual active technology, a first for the Snapdragon 7 series.[3] Furthermore, it has the Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 Mobile Connectivity System for WiFi 6E support with speeds up to 3.6Gbps.[4]
To further improve gaming capabilities, the firm is integrating several Snapdragon Elite Gaming features including the Adreno Frame Motion Engine and Volumetric Rendering.[5] Auto Variable Rate Shading (VRS) provides a top-notch gaming experience by automatically altering the resolution of focus-specific on-screen content as you play.[6] It has been claimed that the AI engine has been upgraded to be twice as fast and up to 40% more energy efficient.[7] Enhancements have been made to the charging and connectivity capabilities.[7] The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 had a peak of Quick Charge 4+, while the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC is capable of Quick Charge 5, which allegedly charges a battery from zero to 50% in just five minutes.[7]
This month, Redmi and realme are releasing the first devices that feature the new chip.[1] Xiaomi has begun to tantalize us with the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, their first device powered by the Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 processor. The POCO F5 is anticipated to be accessible worldwide when the Redmi Note 12 Turbo arrives later this month.[8]
0. “Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 4nm Mobile Platform announced: 50% faster CPU, 2 x improved GPU” FoneArena, 17 Mar. 2023, https://www.fonearena.com/blog/388429/qualcomm-snapdragon-7-plus-gen-2-features.html
1. “Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2” 9to5Google, 17 Mar. 2023, https://9to5google.com/2023/03/16/snapdragon-7-gen-2/
2. “Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 cranks up the mid-range smartphone power” TrustedReviews, 17 Mar. 2023, https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/snapdragon-7-plus-gen-2-cranks-up-the-mid-range-smartphone-power-4309077
3. “Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 announced: Flagship power for the mid-range” Android Authority, 17 Mar. 2023, https://www.androidauthority.com/snapdragon-7-plus-gen-2-launch-3293022/
4. “Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2: Upper midrange smartphones are about be a lot more powerful” SoyaCincau.com, 17 Mar. 2023, https://soyacincau.com/2023/03/17/qualcomm-snapdragon-7-gen-2-upper-midrange-smartphones-are-about-be-a-lot-more-powerful/
5. “Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 lands for powerful midrangers with 8-series features” PhoneArena, 17 Mar. 2023, https://www.phonearena.com/news/qualcomm-snapdragon-7-gen-2-specs-features-phones_id146201
6. “Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Is Here for Mid-Range Smartphones” Beebom, 17 Mar. 2023, https://beebom.com/snapdragon-7-gen-2-chipset-announced/
7. “Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, And The First Devices To Use It Launch This Month” SlashGear, 17 Mar. 2023, https://www.slashgear.com/1229541/qualcomm-unveils-snapdragon-7-gen-2-and-the-first-devices-to-use-it-launch-this-month/
8. “Xiaomi outlines Redmi Note 12 Turbo with new Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 chipset” Notebookcheck.net, 17 Mar. 2023, https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-outlines-Redmi-Note-12-Turbo-with-new-Snapdragon-7-Plus-Gen-2-chipset.701772.0.html
