Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: Expectations, Pricing, and Performance

The highly anticipated next-gen processor, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, is set to make its debut in smartphones in 2024. While details about the new processor are still scarce, Qualcomm, the company behind Snapdragon, has hinted at its expected price and performance. In this article, we will discuss the potential cost increase, the impact on future smartphones, and the exciting features of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Expected To Be More Expensive; Qualcomm VP Hints

In a recent media interaction, Qualcomm Senior VP, Chris Patrick, discussed the company’s goals for the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor. When asked about the processor’s expected performance levels, Patrick confirmed that they are aiming for “astonishing levels of performance” with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. However, achieving this performance comes at a cost, as Patrick hinted at a potential price increase for the next-gen processor.

“We do expect the (Snapdragon 8) Gen 4 will have some cost increase as we really pursue really astonishing levels of performance.” – Chris Patrick via Android Authority

So, what does this mean for future smartphones? Currently, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, one of the most expensive smartphones on the market, is priced at $1199. It is expected that the successor, the S24 Ultra, will also feature a variant with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor. This could potentially push the price of flagship Android smartphones even higher, possibly reaching $1400 when the S24 Ultra launches. However, it is important to note that this is just speculation based on Qualcomm’s intentions for their next processor.

In addition to the expected price increase, Qualcomm unveiled other exciting plans for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor. During the launch event of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the company announced that the flagship SoC for 2024 will feature ‘Oryon CPU Cores.’ These CPU cores are anticipated to be a scaled-down version of the powerful Snapdragon X Elite processors, originally designed for Windows PCs. The X Elite processors offer exceptional single-core performance and have been praised for their outstanding power efficiency, consuming 70% less power than Intel’s leading Core i9 mobile processor.

The Future of Performance and Efficiency

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip promises to deliver an unparalleled level of performance and power efficiency to future smartphones. With Qualcomm’s focus on achieving astonishing performance, users can expect seamless multitasking, faster app launches, and improved gaming experiences. The scaled-down ‘Oryon’ CPU core architecture is expected to revolutionize mobile computing by offering desktop-level performance while consuming significantly less power.

As we eagerly await the release of smartphones featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, it remains to be seen how much of a price increase consumers will have to bear. The market demand for advanced features and superior performance may justify the higher price tag. It is an exciting yet nerve-wracking time as Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of mobile technology with its next-gen processor.

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