The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 arrives to bring a new era of powerful mid-range Android phones

• Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset aimed at mid-range smartphones.
• The chip will bring improved camera capabilities, AI processing, and mobile security to more sub-flagship Android phones.
• Honor, OPPO, and Xiaomi are expected to be among the first to launch devices with the new chipset this quarter.
• The chip was launched alongside the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.

The first transition of its 7xx-lineup to the new naming scheme it adopted last year was the introduction of the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Chipset. The mission of the 7 Gen 1 remains the same; to bring flagship-level features and capabilities to the best budget phones.

Compared to the previous generation of the chip, the new chip from the company promises a 20% boost in graphics. The chip will provide better battery life thanks to the more efficient 4nm node.

The 7th-generation artificial intelligence engine of the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 gives it a 30% boost in processing power over its predecessor. The chip gets faster 5G and better support for 6/6E networks with the X62 modem.

The new chip will support up to 200MP, which is a first for the 7-series. It may not be long until the first phone with a 200MP ISOCELL HP1 sensor shows up. The chip will allow for better video capture.

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The chip is highly secure and ready for features like digital car keys and mobile driver's licenses, thanks to its Trust Management Engine.

The new chip will be available in devices from manufacturers as soon as this quarter. Upcoming flagship phones will have the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 on top of it.