Qualcomm has unveiled its latest mid-range chip, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, introducing on-device generative AI capabilities akin to those found in its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. Constructed through a 4nm process, the octa-core processor features a single high-performance core clocked at up to 2.63 GHz, marking a notable 15% improvement over its predecessor, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. The new chip incorporates the Hexagon NPU, enabling advanced features such as real-time multi-language translation and transcription, boasting a 60% enhancement in AI performance per watt.
Noteworthy features of the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 include Quick Charge 5.0 technology, facilitating a 50% battery charge within just five minutes for selected devices. The chip also integrates a Qualcomm FastConnect 6700 system, supporting various wireless networking technologies like Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Additionally, the X63 5G modem provides dual-SIM 5G support with a peak download speed of 5 Gbps, and it accommodates up to a 200 MP camera sensor while supporting 4K HDR video recording at 60fps.
Phones equipped with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 can handle displays up to 4K resolution at 60Hz, WQHD+ resolution at 120Hz, or WFHD+ resolution screens with a refresh rate of up to 168 Hz. The chip supports the latest UFS 3.1 storage standards and up to 16 GB of LP-DDR5-type memory.
Anticipated to launch this month, the first smartphone featuring the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC will be introduced by brands such as HONOR and Vivo in the upcoming weeks.
