Qualcomm Introduces Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 improves mid-range handsets with better AI capabilities, GPU for gaming and camera technology, with Xiaomi releasing the first device next month
Qualcomm Technologies has released the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, which upgrades the 7-series with enhanced capabilities aimed at providing better mobile experiences to mid-tier devices. The new platform provides on-device generative AI capabilities, as well as advanced gaming and camera technologies, raising the bar for mid-range performance and usefulness.
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform is a substantial boost over its predecessors, as it has support for large language models (LLMs) like Baichuan-7B and Llama 2 with 1 billion parameters, enabling for more powerful on-device AI applications.
The platform's improved Qualcomm Adreno GPU delivers richer, more immersive mobile gaming experiences. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 also has professional-grade camera and video capture capabilities, such as a 12-bit triple ISP and 4K sHDR, allowing users to take high-quality photographs and films with improved resolution and colour accuracy.
Chris Patrick, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Handsets at Qualcomm Technologies, stated, "Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 will bring the best of the 7-series to more mid-tier devices by selecting top 7-series features such as on-device AI support." This platform demonstrates our commitment to providing consumers with the best-in-class mobile experiences at all price points."
Xiaomi is likely to introduce the first device powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 next month, exhibiting the platform's capabilities in a new mid-range smartphone. Qualcomm has issued a partner quotation sheet with more information on additional partners and devices that support the Snapdragon 7s Generation 3.
