Qualcomm is gearing up to introduce its latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 application processor (AP) in October, with some exciting updates in the works. Here’s what we know so far:

– Qualcomm initially finalized the design of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 AP in April but is now rumored to be redesigning it to compete with Apple’s upcoming M4 chip.
– The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset is expected to feature a boosted clock speed of 4.26GHz, aiming to match Apple’s record-setting single-core benchmark scores.
– Manufactured by TSMC using the cutting-edge N3E 3nm process node, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will bring top-tier performance to flagship smartphones.
– Unlike Apple’s M4 chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 won’t include Scalable Matrix Extension (SME), potentially impacting its overall performance.
– With a configuration of 2 Big Phoenix CPU cores and 6 medium Phoenix CPU cores, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 promises impressive performance but may also consume more power.
– Phone manufacturers using this chipset will need to consider heat dissipation solutions such as larger vapor chambers to manage thermal issues effectively.

Stay tuned for more details on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 when it debuts at October’s Snapdragon Summit. This powerful AP is expected to power U.S. versions of the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+, as well as the Galaxy S25 Ultra globally. Exciting times lie ahead for smartphone enthusiasts!