News & Reviews:   Qualcomm

Qualcomm's latest chipset for mobile devices was announced earlier today, offering smartphone manufacturers a new option for the mid-range category. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is a direct successor to last year's Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. Let's take a look at what's new or upgraded.

When it comes to mobile devices, many consider Qualcomm the superior manufacturer. However, MediaTek seems to believe its next flagship mobile chipset can beat Qualcomm's upcoming flagship. MediaTek even plans to launch the Dimensity 9500 ahead of its competitor.

According to leaks, Qualcomm may be preparing a dual-branding strategy for its upcoming flagship chips. The rumoured SM8845 chip could be named Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, marking a return to the “Gen” naming format, even as the company continues with its newer “Elite” branding.

Qualcomm is set to unveil its next-gen flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, during the Snapdragon Summit in late September 2025. Well, the company is touted to debut another high-end chipset just below the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 during the event, so read on to find out more.

Qualcomm has officially shared its early vision for Wi?Fi 8, also known as IEEE 802.11bn, focusing less on headline speeds and more on Ultra-High Reliability (UHR).

Today, Qualcomm and Xiaomi celebrate a milestone in their long-standing partnership, marking 15 years of collaboration with a newly signed multi-year agreement. The agreement underscores both companies' commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation across smartphones, automotive, smart home, and wearable technology on a global scale.

This week, Qualcomm announced the existence of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset at Computex. While the mobile platform did not make an official debut, the company said the next-gen flagship chipset will be coming earlier than usual in September 2025.

In the US, Qualcomm Technologies today announced the launch of its latest addition to the Snapdragon 7-series lineup: the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform. This chipset was designed for mid-range mobile devices with several enhancements in multimedia, gaming and on-device AI.

Qualcomm’s next-gen smartphone chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC, will reportedly launch earlier compared to its predecessor’s release time frame. This is according to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, who took to Weibo to reveal the info.

Today, Qualcomm officially announced its latest premium mobile platform - the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. Under the model number SM8735, this chipset is built on a 4nm N4P process node by TMSC, which improves performance and power efficiency over its predecessor.