Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC Announced for Entry-Level 5G Smartphones

By Shivangi Agarwal • Updated On 30 Jul 2024

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Leading chipmaker Qualcomm has announced a new Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC for entry-level 5G smartphones. It is a budget version of the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 that came out in 2023. The highlights of the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset include peak speeds up to 2GHz, 4nm processing node, 90fps FHD+ displays, and more. It features a powerful modem for Gigabit 5G connectivity and supports 5G SA.

Snapdragon 4s Gen 2: Availability

The chipmaker has announced that Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 will ship with entry-level smartphones at the end of 2024. Mostly, devices under 10k will be powered by this chipset and Xiaomi is expected to be the first brand to launch a smartphone with Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC.

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Snapdragon 4s Gen 2: Features

The Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset comes with 2 Kyro Prime CPUs with up to 2GHz clock speeds along with 6 Kyro efficiency CPUs at 1.8GHz clock speeds. It is built on the Samsung 4nm 4LPX process and is equipped with a built-in Snapdragon 5G Modem- RF system. The SoC offers download speeds of up to 1Gbps and supports Adreno GPU. In terms of sound, it comes with Qualcomm Aqstic audio codec with Total Harmonic Distortion and a low-signal-to-noise ratio for authentic audio reproduction.

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The chipset supports up to 16MP+ 16MP dual camera with 30 Fps Zero Shutter Lag, 32MP single camera with 30fps Shutter Lag, and 108MP Photo capture. It is equipped with a Spectra Image Signal processor that can capture video at 60fps.

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The Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 supports on-device display support FHD+/HD+ at 90Hz refresh rate LPDDR4X RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. It comes with integrated WiFi 5 mobile connectivity chipset along with support for Bluetooth 5.1, and WPA3 security. Additional features include GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS, Dual Frequency GNSS, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB-C, and Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ technology.

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Shivangi Agarwal

Shivangi is a tech writer at Smartprix, where she covers consumer technology news with a focus on smartphones, wearables, laptops, and the evolving world of OTT streaming. Since joining the team in August 2021, she has written over 120 in-depth reviews, comparisons, and buying guides aimed at helping readers navigate the ever-changing tech landscape.

With a strong foundation in English literature and education, Shivangi brings clarity, insight, and a reader-first approach to every story. Her expertise lies in breaking down complex features into accessible, practical insights—whether she’s reviewing the latest smartphone or exploring trends in infotainment.

Shivangi holds a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in English, along with a B.Ed in English and Social Studies. She is based in Faridabad, India. You can follow her work on Smartprix or connect with her for tech-related queries.

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