Qualcomm Unveils Two New Snapdragon Mobile Platforms, Delivering Faster, Smoother Mobile Experiences to More Users Globally
Highlights:
Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 delivers advanced capabilities to more devices with new-in-series AI-powered camera features, immersive gameplay, and ultra-responsive performance with improved power efficiency.
Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 elevates its tier, making essential connectivity and gaming features – backed by dependable, long-lasting battery life – more widely accessible.
Both platforms are set to power commercial devices in the second half of 2026 from global OEMs, including Honor, OPPO, realme, and REDMI.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced the Snapdragon® 6 Gen 5 Mobile Platform and Snapdragon® 4 Gen 5 Mobile Platform, expanding its portfolio with next-generation capabilities designed for real-world experiences. By focusing on the technologies users rely on most, these platforms strengthen Snapdragon’s mobile offerings with stronger performance and extended battery life.
Introducing Snapdragon Smooth Motion UI
Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 introduce Snapdragon® Smooth Motion UI to enhance device interactions with seamless, lag-free navigation. Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 delivers 20% faster app launches and 18% less screen stutter for more immersive and reliable performance1. Focused on the essentials, Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 enables smooth, all‑day responsiveness with 43% faster app launches and 25% less screen stutter2.
Two platforms optimized for everyday experiences
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 Mobile Platform is designed to bring next-generation capabilities for users seeking more from their smartphones - from AI‑powered camera features that enhance photo capture and image quality to immersive gaming experiences, with the introduction of the Qualcomm® Adaptive Performance Engine 4.0, built for smooth, long‑lasting play. The platform delivers up to 21% better GPU performance, enabling faster everyday interactions and richer graphics—supported by exceptional battery life and ultra‑fast 5G and Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity1.
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Mobile Platform delivers dependable performance and seamless connectivity for everyday use. With up to an astonishing 77% improved GPU performance and bringing 90FPS gameplay to the Snapdragon 4-series for the first time — the platform delivers richer gaming and robust multi-media experiences2. Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 also supports Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA) 5G + 5G/4G connectivity, allowing users to stay connected across multiple networks without compromise.
“With Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, we’re expanding what users can expect from their smartphones—compelling experiences powered by robust performance and dependable battery life,” said Chenwei Yan, Senior Vice President, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “This launch underscores our focus on delivering impactful solutions, with each platform intentionally designed to strike the right balance of performance, power efficiency and connectivity—helping our partners deliver next-generation smartphone experiences to more users globally.”
“Our long‑standing collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies helps us bring meaningful innovation to smartphones at every tier,” said Jun Li, Vice President, Xiaomi Smartphone and General Manager, Smartphone Product Division. “We look forward to bringing these two new Snapdragon platforms to upcoming devices, enabling smoother interactions, elevated performance, improved power efficiency, and dependable connectivity that enhances everyday experiences for users.”
Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 will be featured in upcoming devices from global OEMs, including Honor and REDMI. Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 will be first seen on devices from OPPO, realme, and REDMI. For more information, visit the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 webpage and product brief and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 webpage and product brief.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm relentlessly innovates to deliver intelligent computing everywhere, helping the world tackle some of its most important challenges. Building on our 40 years of technology leadership in creating era-defining breakthroughs, we deliver a broad portfolio of solutions built with our leading-edge AI, high-performance, low-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. Our Snapdragon® platforms power extraordinary consumer experiences, and our Qualcomm Dragonwing™ products empower businesses and industries to scale to new heights. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation to enrich lives, improve businesses, and advance societies. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.
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