Qualcomm has announced its latest mobile hardware focusing on the more affordable end of the market, likely to power some of the best cheap phones you'll be able to buy later this year. Having given us the Snapdragon 8 Elite in October 2024,

Qualcomm today unveiled the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, and it’s a big deal for mid-range phones. With better performance, smoother gaming, generative AI (a first for the 6-series), and faster connectivity, this chip is set to shake up what we expect from budget-friendly smartphones.

Qualcomm confirms new affordable Android phones from Oppo, Realme and Honor will usher the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip era