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Mar 15, 2023 | 1:28

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Thrill rides are a rush, but long lines are a downer. Sometimes it’s smart to grab a “fast pass” so you can hack the crowds and turn up the fun. And today, we invite you to the front of our 7 line, thanks to the thrilling release of our new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Mobile Platform. 

Our brand-new mobile platform is yet another way we continue to go the distance to make your smartphone out-of-this-world. As the best-in-tier, it’s your move to the outside lane. 

Feel all the feels: This 7-series superstar is here for it. It’s jam-packed with colossal on-device boosts — and then some — so your phone is ready-to-go when you are.

 

When more is more 

Today's new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 sits at the top of our 7-series, adding monumental improvements like: 

  • 50% CPU performance 
  • Double the GPU performance
  • Two times AI performance

This + worthy platform adds monumental performance and efficiency improvements, making today’s new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 our most powerful Snapdragon 7-Series ever. 

Hand holding a smartphone with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2

Fueled for fun 

Get lost in the moment — the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 is packed with an exceptional central processing unit (CPU) and graphics processing unit (GPU) for endless, brilliant entertainment. Its swift, nonstop 5G gaming and vivid high dynamic range (HDR) video make it easy to sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.  

The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 also boasts two times GPU performance — our biggest 7-series leap ever1. And we’ve added select Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, like new-in-series auto variable rate shading. It optimizes performance for top games by rendering higher resolutions at lower power. Gaming battery-drain solved. 

 

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Your time to shine 

Snap stellar shots with ease thanks to our Qualcomm Spectra.  A Snapdragon 7-series first, its triple-threat 18-bit image signal processors (ISPs) capture more than 4,000 camera data than 14-bit ISPs, to grab every detail.  

Talk about boundless creativity.  

Its whopping 200-megapixel single shot capability and 4K HDR video offer unmatched contrast, midnight-deep blacks, and peak-of-day brights — so you can share life as you see it.  

 

AI power play 

The Qualcomm AI Engine can make everyday tasks easier and keep your go-to experiences running smooth. Furthermore, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 boasts more than two times better AI performance and 40% better performance per watt compared to the previous generation2.  

Our best-in-class AI also lets you intuitively snap impressive shots. Low-light video, smooth zoom, and autofocus are just some of the features that work their magic to capture your best memories yet.  

No time to tidy up before a video call? Landscapers disrupting you during a call? We got you: Intelligent background blur, automatic mic switching, and volume adjustment turn on in a dime, so you’re seen and heard. 

Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 boasts more than two times better AI performance and 40% better performance per watt.

Charged up  

The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 also adds key performance boosts from the previous generation so you can get more done and plug in less: It amps up the power savings another 13%. And your potential doubles with a more than 50% better CPU performance.  

This battery rocks on for endless entertainment. Plus, you can recharge in a flash — Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 takes your device battery from zero to 50% in five minutes or less3.

 

Got the need for speed? 

Forget slow connections: Snapdragon X62 5G Modem-RF System delivers on high-speed 5G, with speeds up to 4.4Gbps.   

We love that with our Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 Mobile Connectivity System to bring you Wi-Fi speeds up to 3.6 gigabits per second, over Wi-Fi 6 and 6E, and it boasts four-stream dual band simultaneous to bring you fast, sustained connection and low latency over Wi-Fi.  

All this to say: With low-latency gaming, file sharing, video calling, and more — we can keep you productive and on-the-go.

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This is a plus 

Now you can see why we’re so excited, and we know you are too. So, help us welcome the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2: It’s a no-brainer, front-of-line grab that fuels the feels. Because with your creative spirit and Snapdragon... there’s no limit to the thrills we can spark together.

 

1. Compared to the previous generation. 

2. Based on DeepLabv3 scores 

3. Actual results may vary depending on device design. 

 

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the original authors, and do not necessarily reflect those of Qualcomm Incorporated or its subsidiaries ("Qualcomm"). The content is provided for informational purposes only and is not meant to be an endorsement or representation by Qualcomm or any other party. This site may also provide links or references to non-Qualcomm sites and resources. Qualcomm makes no representations, warranties, or other commitments whatsoever about any non-Qualcomm sites or third-party resources that may be referenced, accessible from, or linked to this site.

 

Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. 

About the Author
Deb Marich
Deb MarichVP, Product Marketing, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Qualcomm relentlessly innovates to deliver intelligent computing everywhere, helping the world tackle some of its most important challenges. Our leading-edge AI, high performance, low-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity deliver proven solutions that transform major industries. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.

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