Qualcomm has finally announced the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, and while it should be exciting news for anyone interested in solid upper mid-range performance, Qualcomm has somehow managed to make it feel like a secret.
In true 2025 Qualcomm fashion, they’ve released a whole SoC while conveniently forgetting to tell us exactly what’s inside it. No specific CPU cores. No GPU model name. Just vibes.
Still, we’re not new to this. We’ll dig through what’s known, make some reasonable inferences, and as always — call Qualcomm out when they deserve it.
Meet the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is the natural successor to last year’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, and it targets the upper mid-range segment — the space below the flagship Snapdragon 8 series.
It was announced in May 2025, and phones using this chip are expected to hit the market very soon. It brings performance upgrades, AI enhancements, and support for bleeding-edge connectivity like WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0.
The only problem? Qualcomm has refused to tell us what kind of CPU cores or GPU this thing uses. Again.
Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Specs
| Feature | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
|---|---|
| CPU |
|
| GPU | Adreno (unnamed) |
| Process | 4nm (unspecified foundry) |
| ISA | ARMv9 |
| RAM | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | UFS 4.0 |
| Display Support | WQHD+ @144Hz |
| Camera Support | 200MP max |
| ISP | Spectra Triple 12-bit |
| Video Encoding | 4K @30fps, 1080p @120fps |
| AI Engine | Hexagon (unnamed) |
| Modem | 5G (Sub-6GHz + mmWave), LTE Cat 24 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 |
| WiFi | WiFi 7 |
| Benchmarks | Not available yet |
Performance
Let’s start with the CPU. Qualcomm is being cagey, but we know how this goes. Based on the configuration and clock speeds, it’s safe to assume:
- Prime + Performance cores = likely Cortex A720
- Efficiency cores = Cortex A520
This setup is similar to what we’ve seen in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Gen 3, just scaled down. So performance should be well above the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, and probably in the same tier as the Dimensity 8300 or Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, though not quite flagship level.
As for the GPU? Qualcomm just says “Adreno.” No number. No details. Very helpful. Based on the performance tier, expect something on par with the Adreno 720 or slightly better, which is still more than capable for 1080p and some light 1440p gaming.
This is powerful mid-range performance — but Qualcomm hiding the details is a bad look. Transparency matters.
RAM and Storage
This is where the 7 Gen 4 flexes hard. We’re getting LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, both of which are very fast. That means better app load times, quicker game boots, and smoother multitasking. This puts the 7 Gen 4 ahead of many older flagships and comfortably ahead of lower-end Dimensity and Unisoc chips still stuck on UFS 2.2 or LPDDR4X.
Benchmarks
No official AnTuTu or Geekbench scores have dropped yet. But given the CPU layout, RAM, and storage speeds, we can reasonably expect:
- AnTuTu: 850K – 950K
- Geekbench: Around 1300 single / 4000+ multi
That would place it just behind the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and ahead of the Dimensity 8400 and Snapdragon 7 Gen 3.
Display
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 supports WQHD+ resolution at 144Hz. That’s a serious upgrade for mid-range phones. This opens the door for phones with high-res, high-refresh OLED panels — something that used to be limited to flagships.
So yes, your mid-ranger could now look just as smooth and sharp as a Galaxy S series device. Big win here.
Camera and Video
Camera-wise, the Spectra Triple ISP supports 200MP sensors, so it can handle big sensors and high-resolution shots. Video support maxes out at 4K @ 30fps, and 1080p @ 120fps.
That’s good, but not great. 4K@60fps is now common on many mid-range and flagship phones, and its absence here is a bit of a letdown.
Still, for typical use — social media, video calls, and vlogging — it gets the job done just fine.
Connectivity
This is where Qualcomm truly earns its keep.
You’re getting 5G (both sub-6GHz and mmWave), LTE Cat 24, Bluetooth 6.0, and WiFi 7. That last one is a big deal — WiFi 7 is cutting edge, and the 7 Gen 4 is one of the first non-flagship chips to support it.
In terms of connectivity, this chip is essentially flagship-class.
Verdict
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is Qualcomm’s quiet killer — quietly powerful, quietly efficient, and quietly annoying because of how little info we actually get about it.
It’s a solid upper mid-range chip, clearly designed to bridge the gap between the Snapdragon 7 and 8 series. Phones with this chip will be fast, responsive, and future-proofed — especially with that WiFi 7 and UFS 4.0 support.
But Qualcomm’s new habit of hiding specs and naming everything “Kryo” and “Adreno” without explanation? That needs to stop.
If you’re buying a phone with the 7 Gen 4, you’re getting real mid-range power. Just don’t expect Qualcomm to tell you how it actually works.
Post will be updated with official benchmarks and GPU details as soon as they’re made public.
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