Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

Snapdragon 6 Gen 4: a balanced 4 nm mid-range SoC

Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is an update to the popular “6-series” with a focus on power efficiency and higher CPU/GPU throughput. The move to modern Arm v9 cores and a faster graphics pipeline makes the platform noticeably stronger than its predecessor while keeping power draw in check.

What’s inside

• CPU: 8 cores — 1× Cortex-A720 up to 2.3 GHz, 3× Cortex-A720 up to 2.2 GHz, and 4× Cortex-A520 up to 1.8 GHz.

• GPU: Adreno 810 — reliable FHD+ gaming with support for high refresh rates.

• Memory & storage: LPDDR5/LPDDR4X and UFS 3.1 — quick app launches and steady performance under heavy workloads.

• Displays & video: FHD+ up to 144 Hz, external displays up to 4K60 HDR over USB-C; game features like upscaling and frame interpolation.

• Connectivity & audio: 5G, Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.4, enhanced audio stack with high-quality codecs.

• AI features: updated Sensing Hub and more efficient low-precision modes (including INT4) for on-device models.

What’s improved vs. Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

• CPU architecture: switches from Cortex-A78/A55 (Arm v8) to Cortex-A720/A520 (Arm v9), bringing higher IPC and better efficiency at similar load levels.

• Graphics: from Adreno 710 to Adreno 810 — higher rendering throughput, steadier sustained clocks, broader game tech support.

• Displays: support for higher refresh (up to 144 Hz) versus the prior generation’s typical 120 Hz — helpful for UI fluidity and gaming.

• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4 (versus 5.2 previously) for more flexible low-power profiles and modern accessories.

• AI & imaging: retains the “headline” camera (up to 200 MP) and video (4K@30) capabilities while improving HDR/noise reduction and speeding up lightweight on-device models.

How it stacks up against rivals

• MediaTek Dimensity 7xx (7200/7300, etc.): broadly similar CPU class and efficiency; 6 Gen 4 often benefits from a mature Adreno graphics stack and driver support for popular engines, plus the newer Bluetooth 5.4.

• Mid-range Exynos: strong modem/ISP packages, but sustained FHD+ frame-rate stability is frequently comparable to—or behind—same-class Adreno solutions.

• Bottom line: 6 Gen 4 is among the most balanced mid-range options, with no glaring bottlenecks and a solid CPU/GPU/connectivity/camera mix.

Performance

• AnTuTu v10: roughly ~700–780K

• Geekbench 6: around ~1100 (Single) and ~3100 (Multi)

Gaming and everyday use

Adreno 810 runs popular online titles comfortably on medium/high presets at FHD+. In daily use you get quick UI response, stable multitasking, and predictable battery life thanks to the 4 nm process and more efficient CPU cores.

Devices on Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

• realme 14 5G (2025)

• OPPO K13 5G (2025)

• HONOR X70 (2025)

Verdict

A well-balanced mid-range platform: modern CPU architecture (A720/A520), a clearly faster GPU, up-to-date connectivity (5G, Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.4), and expanded multimedia (FHD+ 144 Hz, external 4K60 HDR). Not a flagship, but a robust and current foundation for a stable everyday experience.