The topic of outdated phone performance is nearly non-existent in today's smartphone market. For consumers looking to upgrade, the focus is now on the actual performance issues themselves.
In particular, power efficiency is crucial. If the requirements are not met, even if the processor's performance is top-notch, it's challenging to capture users' interest.
Fortunately, both chip and phone manufacturers excel in power management. On one hand, there have been significant improvements in technology and experience.
On the other hand, the current market competition is fierce. Without a strong push, it's easy to be surpassed by competitors. In such a competitive landscape, making a comeback can be quite challenging.
When it comes to mobile processors, the current smartphone market is mainly dominated by the battle between Qualcomm Snapdragon and MediaTek, with other manufacturers having their own exclusive options.
For instance, Samsung processors are mostly used in Samsung's own models and are currently on the rise; Huawei's HiSilicon Kirin chips are also exclusive and in the process of development.
Apple's A-series chips, while powerful in performance, have always lacked aggressiveness in terms of heat dissipation, making it difficult for users to unleash their full potential.
Of course, the spotlight today is still on the Snapdragon processors, with several new chips already released this year, but the performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen4 processor is the most crucial aspect.
According to the leaker, the highlights of the Snapdragon 8 Gen4 processor have become quite clear, simply put, it can stably run the native 1080P resolution of the game "Genshin Impact".
This news undoubtedly excites many gaming enthusiasts, as "Genshin Impact" is a game with extremely high performance requirements, and being able to run smoothly means this processor excels in gaming performance.
In addition to "Genshin Impact", the Snapdragon 8 Gen4 processor can also handle various other large 3D games and applications, so gamers can be a bit more patient.
Of course, the author still hopes that heat dissipation and battery life can keep up, as large games consume a lot of power, and generate more heat.
When it comes to gaming, the Snapdragon 8 Gen4 is just getting started. miHoYo has announced that in version 5.0 of "Genshin Impact," the development team will be upgrading the overall visual performance and features of the game.
This may include finer textures, higher resolutions, smoother animation effects, and as the visual performance and features improve, the game's demands on device performance will also increase accordingly.
According to information, devices such as iOS A12 and below, Android Snapdragon 865, Dimensity 1200 (8050), Kirin 9000SL, Samsung Exynos 1080 and below models, as well as the entire PlayStation 4 series, may experience some reduction in visual performance after updating to version 5.0 of "Genshin Impact."
This means that these older devices may not be able to run the new version of the game at optimal performance, and players may need to upgrade their devices for a better gaming experience.
It is expected that when the Snapdragon 8 Gen4 processor is released, major smartphone manufacturers will optimize to a greater extent to further boost performance.
Features like Turbo X, Rampage Engine, Geek Panel, and Destruction God Mode are essential to fully unleash the potential of the mobile processor.
Of course, while performance improvements in processors are crucial, power consumption remains key. With today's fast-paced lifestyle, many users don't have time for gaming.
In fact, many users need their phones for work, so excellent power efficiency and stability will naturally garner user support.
Additionally, it is worth mentioning that the codename for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen4 processor may be "SUN," symbolizing its powerful performance and endless energy.
In terms of the manufacturing process, the Snapdragon 8 Gen4 is expected to adopt TSMC's N3E (or 3nm) process technology, with significant performance improvements in both the CPU and GPU.
Reportedly, this processor may feature Qualcomm's in-house Phoenix cores, including 2 Phoenix L cores and 6 Phoenix M cores.
It is noteworthy that the launch of devices equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen4 processor may come earlier, possibly around mid-October.
In short, with the arrival of the Snapdragon 8 Gen4 processor, there is real potential to shake up the market and even further extend the lifespan of mobile products.
So, the question is: what are your expectations for the Snapdragon 8 Gen4 processor? Feel free to reply and discuss.
