Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC Announced For Next-Gen Mid-Range Smartphones

Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, aimed at mid-range smartphones. This octa-core processor is built on a 4nm architecture. Here are the detailed specifications of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3.

Snapdragon 6 Gen 3: Key Specifications

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is an upgrade from the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, which debuted in September 2022. The new processor delivers a 10% improvement in CPU performance, a 30% enhancement in GPU performance, and a 20% increase in AI capabilities.

This octa-core processor is crafted using Samsung's 4nm architecture. It includes four Cortex-A78 cores for high performance and four Cortex-A55 cores for efficiency, with a maximum clock speed of 2.4GHz. The chipset also features the Adreno 710 GPU and supports LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

Camera and Video Capabilities

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 can support up to three cameras with a resolution of up to 16MP each or a single camera with up to a 200MP resolution. It can record videos in up to 4K at 30fps in HDR, thanks to the Qualcomm Spectra ISP.

Connectivity Features

Equipped with the Snapdragon X62 modem, this processor supports download speeds of up to 2.9Gbps and is compatible with WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. It is also a 5G-enabled processor, supporting both sub-6GHz and mmWave bands.

The technical specifications of the Snapdragon 6 Gen3 closely resemble those of the Snapdragon7s Gen2 found in devices like Realme13 Pro+, Redmi Note13 Pro, POCOX6, priced around Rs25,000.

Devices featuring the Snapdragon6Gen3 are anticipated to be priced around Rs20,000 . Currently , there are no details about upcoming devices that will incorporate this processor .