what you need to know
- On-device generated AI on the new Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 will allow for the integration of AI chatbots and creation tools.
- Wi-Fi 7 with high-band simultaneous multilink will be part of the latest chipset.
- Advanced gaming features on the new chips will deliver desktop-like visuals.
- OnePlus will be one of the first companies to launch phones equipped with the new chip.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 mobile platform is the latest expansion of the company’s mid-range Snapdragon 7 series. The technology company announced on Thursday (March 21) that this innovation brings on-device generative AI capabilities with a 15% improvement in CPU performance and a 45% improvement in GPU performance.
According to the company, the latest Snapdragon mobile platform will support a range of AI, large language models and large vision models, including Baichuan-7B, Llama 2, Gemini Nano and Zhipu ChatGLM, allowing users to take advantage of features such as AI chatbots and creation tools . Perhaps most notable is the ability to translate multiple languages, a key hallmark of AI capabilities.
In addition, Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 will also bring enhanced visual effects for games. Snapdragon Elite Gaming’s game post-processing accelerator and Adreno Frame Motion Engine 2 will also be introduced. These will help bring the game’s visuals to a more desktop-like level.
Photos will also get a boost thanks to the 18-bit cognitive ISP, and the mobile platform will be the first in the 7 series to support Wi-Fi 7 with High Band Simultaneous (HBS) multilink.
“Today, we are embarking on the latest expansion of the 7 Series to create new levels of entertainment for consumers – integrating next-generation technologies to deliver richer experiences,” said Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager of mobile handsets at Qualcomm.
Another noteworthy element of the Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 is the lossless audio feature. The company noted that with Snapdragon Sound and Qualcomm aptX Adaptive Audio, music will be lossless over Bluetooth, and intelligent head tracking will be added for immersive and low-latency listening.
The Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 will be integrated with OnePlus, Realme, and SHARP phones first, with devices scheduled to be released later this year.
“We are pleased to announce that OnePlus will be one of the first smartphone brands to adopt the groundbreaking Snapdragon 7 Plus third-generation mobile platform,” OnePlus China President Lewis Lee said in a statement. “.. .Stay tuned for our upcoming commercial device releases as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation and deliver extraordinary experiences to our users.”