Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2: India-specific chip to bring 5G smartphone prices under Rs 8,000
The chipmaker also unveiled the Snapdragon X Series compute lineup for the Indian Market, after the global launch of Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus with Microsoft Copilot+.
In a bid to make 5G more accessible and reliable, Qualcomm Technologies has unveiled India-specific Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Mobile Platform. The American chipmaker said that the chip will bring down 5G smartphone price to Rs 8,000 and less. According to IDC data, the lowest-priced 5G smartphone in India currently retails for Rs 9,999.
“The Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Mobile Platform is a significant leap forward in making 5G technology more accessible, so more people can navigate the world at 5G speeds,” said Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager of mobile handsets, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Muralikrishnan B, President, Xiaomi India, who was also present at the launch event, said that many people have yet to experience the benefits of 5G, and thanks to Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, Xiaomi can bring 5G connectivity to a broader audience to help reshape the way the world connects and interacts.
"As we look at the #10YearsOfTomorrow, @XiaomiIndia is proud to be the first to announce a 5G smartphone powered by the #Snapdragon4sGen2 driving forward the #5GHyperRevolution and making 5G accessibility a reality for all," he said in a tweet.
The chipmaker also unveiled the Snapdragon X Series compute lineup for the Indian Market, after the global launch of Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus with Microsoft Copilot+.
It has collaborated with major PC OEMs like Asus, Acer, Dell, HP and Lenovo to launch AI PCs with its Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors.
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