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Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

8 β€’ 8 β€’ BGA (SoC)

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8Thread
BGA (SoC)Socket
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Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
CONSIDER
  • No real owner data yet β€” the verdict stays cautious
Great choice if these matter:
  • Gaming
  • Value for Money
  • Daily Use
Watch out for:
  • Stays on a 4nm process while the 8 Elite line moved to 3nm.
  • Uses Kryo rather than the custom Oryon cores in the 8 Elite parts.
Regret riskLOWlimited data
Main risks
  • Stays on a 4nm process while the 8 Elite line moved to 3nm.
  • Uses Kryo rather than the custom Oryon cores in the 8 Elite parts.
  • Clearly behind the Snapdragon 8 Elite and 8 Elite Gen 5 in sustained work.
  • Qualcomm publishes no cache sizes or TDP figure.
The risk level is computed from the release date, verified weaknesses and real owner reports. The confidence score only appears once real owner data exists.
This box relies only on verified specs, the release date and real owner reports. We do not predict prices.
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Official Statement

What does Qualcomm say about the product?

A summary of Qualcomm's official product description.

Official Qualcomm source

Qualcomm positions the 8s Gen 4 as flagship features without the flagship price.

Announced on April 2, 2025, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is an eight-core 4nm platform built on Kryo CPU cores with Adreno graphics. Qualcomm cites up to a 49% performance improvement over the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, and carries over camera, AI and connectivity features from the flagship 8-series to a lower price tier.

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Core Structure

How many cores does the processor have?

Manufacturer's official core and architecture information.

CORE STRUCTURE

The structure decisive in multi-core tasks.

8 Core

8-core β€” Total Cores Β· 8 Thread β€” Concurrent Threads Β· 4 Performance β€” High-performance core Β· 4 Efficiency β€” Low-power core Β· Qualcomm Kryo β€” Core architecture

8-core8 Thread4 Performance4 EfficiencyQualcomm Kryo
8-coreTotal Cores
8 ThreadConcurrent Threads
4 PerformanceHigh-performance core
4 EfficiencyLow-power core
Qualcomm KryoCore architecture
Power and Cooling

How much power does it draw?

Official power values that determine cooling needs.

POWER AND COOLING

These values determine the cooling budget.

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Device dependent β€” Cooling solution

Device dependent
Device dependentCooling solution
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A quick usage guide built from the product's specs and the editorial summary.

Gaming

A high refresh-rate screen and sustained performance give it an edge in mobile gaming.

Great fit
Value for Money

Strong price-to-performance for the hardware it offers.

Great fit
Daily Use

Smoothness, battery, and camera balance stand out in everyday use.

Great fit
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

Compiled by the Kacbu editorial team from spec sheets, independent press reviews and reported user feedback.

Strengths based on the specs
Qualcomm cites up to a 49% performance improvement over the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.
Brings flagship-class camera, AI and connectivity features to a lower price tier.
Adreno graphics from the same family as the 8-series flagships.
Widely used in performance-focused midrange phones, so game optimisation is good.
Things to consider
Stays on a 4nm process while the 8 Elite line moved to 3nm.
Uses Kryo rather than the custom Oryon cores in the 8 Elite parts.
Clearly behind the Snapdragon 8 Elite and 8 Elite Gen 5 in sustained work.
Qualcomm publishes no cache sizes or TDP figure.
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

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AnnouncedApril 2, 2025

The manufacturer's official announcement date.

Qualcomm is headquartered in the US and designs the chip there; it does not fabricate it itself. Which foundry produces the 4nm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is not stated in public sources, so no manufacturing country is claimed here.

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Specifications

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 specifications

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General

Family
Snapdragon 8
Release Year
2025
Manufacturer

Core Structure

Cores
Threads
Architecture
Qualcomm Kryo
Efficiency Cores
4
Performance Cores
4

Cache

Cache Note
Qualcomm does not publish cache sizes in detail

Graphics Unit

Integrated Graphics

Power

Cooling Solution
Device dependent

Platform

Socket
Process
4 nm
Lithography
FAQ

The most common questions about this product

What the numbers on the spec sheet actually mean in day-to-day use.

Should you buy the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4?
The Kacbu decision box currently says CONSIDER for the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: the specs hold up, but there are not yet enough real owner reports to strengthen the call. Pros, cautions and alternatives are in the decision box at the top of this page.
How does the 8s differ from the 8 Elite?
The 's' line is Qualcomm's near-flagship tier: same feature set in broad terms, built on an older process with licensed Kryo cores rather than the custom Oryon design. It lands closer to flagship performance than midrange chips do, at a materially lower cost to the phone maker.
Is it enough for demanding games?
Yes for most titles at high settings. Against a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phone it will drop frames sooner in long sessions, largely because of the 4nm process and the cooling in the phones that carry it.
Which phones use it?
Every phone in this catalogue carrying it is listed on this page, so you can compare them directly.
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