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 is bringing AI to its mid-range mobile chip lineup with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform, the company announced. The new chips also promise improved CPU and GPU performance, lower power requirements and faster Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity compared to the previous chip.

Reports suggest that the Nothing Phone 3a might be equipped with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset. The device is also expected to feature a 6.8-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, it is likely to run on Nothing OS 3.1, based on Android 15, and maintain the brand’s signature Glyph interface.