Qualcomm plans to unveil its latest flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, during the upcoming Snapdragon Summit scheduled for October. As anticipation builds, leaks and speculations surrounding the features and capabilities of the System on Chip (SoC) are emerging.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Rumors and Features
A recent report from the South Korean news source Ajunews suggests that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could potentially be among the first mobile SoCs to embrace LPDDR6 memory technology. In comparison, Apple's A18 Pro chipset is rumored to utilize LPDDR5T memory. The report also mentions potential challenges in mass-producing the LPDDR6 module this year, leading to a probable delay in its availability until 2025.
LPDDR6 Integration and Potential Advantages
Despite the production hurdles highlighted in the report, there is speculation that Qualcomm might integrate LPDDR6 into its Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Application Processor (AP) to cater to the increasing demand for on-device AI functionalities. However, it's essential to approach this information with caution until more concrete details emerge. LPDDR6 is anticipated to deliver enhanced speed and power efficiency compared to the current LPDDR5 standard, with the improved performance expected to be especially beneficial for handling AI operations in future smartphones.
Apple's A18 Pro and Memory Innovations
While Apple's A18 Pro processor is likely to depend on LPDDR5T memory, there are indications that Apple is exploring alternative methods to store LLMs on NAND flash memory. This potential innovation could enable iPhones with limited RAM to efficiently execute on-device AI tasks. LPDRR5T is currently recognized as the fastest RAM available in smartphone SoCs, boasting theoretical speeds reaching up to 9.6 Gbps.
