Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: No Longer Just Leaks, But Reality in Hand!
Hey, let’s be honest, as a techno freak who’s tried all sorts of gadgets from the stone age to now, news about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 was initially just sweet rumors. But now, April 2025, this crazy chip is no longer just on paper! Some flagship Android phones released early this year already use it and I’ve had the chance to play around with it myself, benchmark here and there, and play heavy games non-stop. And the result? It made me shake my head in amazement at how fast it is!
What’s most exciting is that Qualcomm finally really uses the custom Oryon CPU core for this Gen 4. Remember, this is an architecture that was previously developed for PCs? Well, when I held a device with this chip directly, it felt like holding a mini PC gaming version in my hand. All the predictions about a performance surge actually happened, maybe even crazier than we imagined.
Custom Oryon CPU: The New Brain of Android Smartphones That Will Leave You Speechless
This is the main star! The shift to the custom Oryon core is not just a name change, but this is a game changer. When I tried benchmarking, especially on Geekbench 6, the single-core numbers hit above 2900! Multi-core? Almost hit 11000! Crazy, these are numbers that we could previously only see in the latest Apple A-series chips. Now, Android has a worthy challenger, maybe even able to outperform in some scenarios.
In everyday use, this improvement is very noticeable. Opening heavy applications like DaVinci Resolve Mobile, rendering 4K videos, or super-extreme multitasking with dozens of active browser tabs, all are handled without lag, without stuttering. Honestly, I often forget that this is just a smartphone in my hand, not my work laptop. The system responsiveness is so instant, it’s like we’re done with the task as soon as we blink.
Adreno & NPU: Gaming Automatically Set to Max, AI Gets Smarter!
Not only the CPU gets an upgrade, the Adreno GPU also gets a “class upgrade.” When I try playing the heaviest games like Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, or Warzone Mobile at the highest graphics settings with a high frame rate, this chip runs very smoothly. There’s no story of severe frame drops or stuttering that makes you annoyed. Temperature? Remains controlled, doesn’t make my hands feel like an oven even though my gaming sessions can sometimes last for hours.
Then, the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 also gets a significant increase. This is very important for generative AI features that are now hyped, bro. For example, when I use computational photo features, like Magic Editor ala Google or AI features in the built-in camera app that can remove objects or edit the sky instantly, the results are much faster and more accurate. Even the smart assistant features are becoming much more responsive and can understand more complex conversational contexts. This really makes our phones feel smarter!
3nm Fabrication: Fast But Still Efficient (Hopefully!)
Another important thing, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is made with more advanced 3nm fabrication. Theoretically, this means higher performance but more efficient power consumption. Well, from my experience these past few weeks, the efficiency claim is quite proven. Although the performance is brutal, the battery in some flagships that use this chip can still last a full day with normal usage. Of course, this also depends on the optimization of each smartphone brand.
In essence, better thermal and power efficiency is really crucial. Not only does it make the battery last longer, but it also keeps performance stable when used for the long term. There’s no more story of performance dropping drastically just because of overheating. This is what I like the most, because high performance is useless if it’s not stable and drains the battery.
Boogeng Conclusion: The Future of Android That Can’t Be Underestimated!
How about it, bro? Have you imagined how brutal the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is? Honestly, I didn’t expect Qualcomm could make such a big performance jump. This chipset is not just chasing, but it’s already at the forefront, even putting serious pressure on competitors. This is not just about benchmark numbers, but about a user experience that is much smoother, faster, and more intuitive in all aspects.
For those of you who are thinking about upgrading your phone to a flagship Android in 2025, make sure you look for one that already uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. You won’t regret it! This is an important milestone that will redefine what flagship smartphone performance is. Get ready, the Android world will be more exciting and faster than before!
