Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 Chipset for mid-range and budget devices with a 36% improved CPU and 59% faster GPU over its predecessor. Here are all the specifications and features of the chipset you’d want to know about.

Snapdragon 6s Gen 4: Specifications

Made on TSMC’s 4nm node, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 from Qualcomm features an octa-core CPU configuration, comprising four Cortex-A720-based performance cores clocked up to 2.4GHz and four Cortex-A520-based efficiency cores running at up to 1.8GHz.

The chipset integrates the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF system, supporting both mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G bands for enhanced global coverage. It can achieve download speeds of up to 2.9Gbps, ensuring faster network performance and lower latency.

Connectivity extends further with support for Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4 with dual-antenna setup, and LE Audio for improved wireless sound quality. Navigation accuracy is also enhanced with triple-frequency GNSS (L1/L2/L5) and compatibility with GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, and India’s NavIC systems, providing lane-level precision for urban navigation.

For graphics and multimedia, the chipset is equipped with a Qualcomm Adreno GPU supporting OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 FP, and Vulkan 1.3 APIs. It enables HDR playback with codec support for HLG, along with hardware-accelerated H.265 and VP9 decoding. Users can enjoy smooth visuals with display support up to FHD+ resolution at 144Hz refresh rate, alongside 2K HDR video capture and slow-motion video recording at 720p and 240fps.

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Camera performance gets a major boost thanks to the Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor (ISP), which supports up to 200MP photo capture, 32MP single-camera setups with zero shutter lag (ZSL), and dual 16MP configurations. The inclusion of hardware-based multi-frame noise reduction ensures clearer images even in low-light conditions.

Audio quality is handled by the Qualcomm Aqstic audio codec and smart speaker amplifier, featuring Snapdragon Sound technology for high-fidelity output. The platform boasts a Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) playback rating of -108dB, ensuring crystal-clear sound across supported devices.

On the memory and storage front, the chipset supports LPDDR5x RAM up to 3200MHz and LPDDR4x up to 2100MHz, paired with UFS 3.1 storage. Other highlights include USB-C 3.1 connectivity and Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ technology for rapid power delivery.

Availability details for the chipset remain scarce, but brands like Nothing, Redmi, Motorola, Honor, and Realme may be working on smartphones packing this processor.

Redmi K90 and Redmi K90 Pro Max have been announced in China with the latter having a 2.1-channel speaker setup where there’s an oversized woofer on the back of the phone. Both devices have Sound by Bose and are powered by flagship Snapdragon chipsets. Here’s everything to know about them.

Redmi K90 Pro Max: Price, Specifications

The K90 Pro Max starts at CNY 3,999 (approx Rs 49,200) for the base 12GB + 256GB model and comes in Black, White, Denim Blue, and a Champion Edition made in collaboration with Lamborghini.

The Redmi K90 Pro Max sports a 6.9-inch AMOLED LTPS display with 1200 x 2608 pixels resolution, 3500 nits peak brightness, up to 2560Hz PWM dimming, up to 120Hz refresh rate, Adaptive HDR, up to 480Hz touch sampling rate, Dolby Vision, 416 ppi, and HDR10+.

The K90 Pro Max is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. It runs on Android 16-based HyperOS 3.0 out of the box.

The K90 Pro Max sports triple cameras on the rear, including a 50MP f/1.7 Light hunter 950 OIS main camera sensor, a 50MP f/2.4 Omnivision OV50M ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 50MP f/3.0 5x Samsung JN5 telephoto periscope lens.

There’s a 20MP camera sensor on the front for selfies and video calls. It further packs an in-screen 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, IR blaster, IP68 rated body, and a set of stereo speakers paired with an oversized woofer on the back and Sound by Bose.

Connectivity options include 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port for charging. The device packs a 7560mAh battery with 100W fast wired charging and 50W wireless charging. There’s support for 22.5W reverse wired charging also.

Redmi K90: Price, Specifications

The K90 starts at CNY 2,599 (approx Rs 32,000) for the base 12GB + 256GB trim and is available in light purple, aqua blue, black and white hues.

The K90 gets a 6.59-inch (2510 x 1156 pixels) 1.5K Resolution 12-bit AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, up to 3500 nits peak brightness, 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR10+ support, Dolby Vision, 2560Hz PWM Dimming, DC Dimming, and Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass protection.

It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The handset gets a triple rear camera system, including a 50MP primary camera with f/1.88 Light Fusion 800 lens, OIS, LED flash, paired with an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, ans a 50MP 2.5x telephoto camera with f/2.2 Aperture and OIS. There’s a 20MP selfie snapper on the front.

The device is equipped with dual stereo speakers with Sound by Bose. As for the battery, the Redmi K90 has a 7100mAh battery with 100W wired charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging.

It further has an X-axis linear motor, USB-C port, NFC, Bluetooth v5.4, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, an IR blaster, and Xiaomi’s latest HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16. The handset is also IP68 rated and has a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

iPhone Air production has been dialled down dramatically by Apple according to latest reports, with the reason being cited as the poor performance of the device in most markets. While the slimmest iPhone hasn’t been able to gain traction, the rest of the three iPhone 17 series models have been doing well.

Reports from multiple outlets like ‘The Elec’ and ‘Nikkei Asia’ suggest that iPhone Air production has been scaled back, with some hinting that it could be cut down by 1 million units which is a big number for Apple. Some analysts say that users are preferring the models they know over the newly introduced iPhone Air, which is why perhaps the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max have been the top priority for new buyers and those upgrading from older iPhones.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo posted on X, saying that “Most suppliers are expected to reduce capacity by more than 80% by 1Q26, while some components with longer lead times are expected to be discontinued by the end of 2025.” This suggests that the existing Pro series and standard models are mostly enough to cater to high-end user demand, “leaving little room to carve out new market segments and positioning — as previous attempts with the mini, Plus, and now Air models have all failed to gain traction.”

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On the other hand, production for the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro have been increased by Apple due to much superior performance than previous iPhones and of course, the iPhone Air. Per reports, orders for the base model have been increased by around 5 million units, with additional production planned for the Pro variants, too.

A counterpoint report indicates that the iPhone 17 series performance surpassed the 16 series by about 14% during the first 10 days of sales across China and the U.S. The standard iPhone 17 was holding the majority portion in this growth. That could be due to the improvements Apple has made to the standard iPhone 17 this year, especially with the introduction of ProMotion 120Hz displays and AOD support. This could also be the reason why people are going for the standard 17 instead of the iPhone Air as it could be a safer choice for them.

OnePlus Ace 6 key specifications have been confirmed by the Chinese company ahead of the device’s official reveal on October 27. The specifications that have been confirmed include the battery, chipset, display, and IP rating details. The design of the handset was also revealed.

The OnePlus Ace 6 key specifications were confirmed via the official OnePlus China website, suggesting the device will indeed pack a 7800mAh battery with 120W fast wired charging. Further, it will have a flat AMOLED Display with support for variable Refresh Rate of up to 165Hz. The panel will be able to refresh at 60, 90, 120, 144, and 165Hz. It will have a 1.5K Resolution of 1272 x 2800 pixels, HDR 10+, Dolby Vision, and 450 ppi. There will be an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for biometrics.

The device will also have a dedicated Display P3 chip, and the panel will support P3 cinematic wide color gamut, 1.07 billion colours, and 10-bit colour reproduction. The handset will also be IP66 + IP68 + IP69+ IP69K rated. It will get an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and will have a metal frame.

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Under the hood, it will have the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, paired with 16GB of RAM. It will run on Android 16 out of the box. Aside from this, the camera details of the handset are unknown for now. Going by the renders shared by OnePlus, it will likely have a dual camera setup including a main sensor and an ultra-wide angle sensor at the back.

Meanwhile, the OnePlus Ace 6 is expected to debut in markets like India as the OnePlus 15R with a slightly different set of specifications. It is unclear when that will happen, but going by previous launch timelines, the launch may take place early next year.

iQOO 15 has been announced in China as the successor to last year’s iQOO 13 and it comes powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The device has a triple rear camera setup and also features a 2K AMOLED display, a 7000mAh battery, and more. Here’s everything to know about the device.

iQOO 15: Price

The iQOO 15 starts at CNY 4,199 (approx Rs 51,600) for the 12GB + 256GB version and is available in White, Light Green, Black, and Ling Yun shades. There’s also an Honor of Kings 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition that’s available in China in a single 16GB + 512GB version.

iQOO 15: Specifications

The iQOO 15 5G sports a 6.85-inch 2K 8T LTPO OLED flat display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 2600 nits brightness in HBM mode and 6000 nits peak brightness, HDR 10+, Dolby Vision, 2160Hz PWM dimming and a standard anti-reflection coating. The iQOO 15 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC with up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage.

For optics, the phone features a triple cam setup on the back, including an OIS-assisted 50MP f/1.88 Sony IMX921 primary camera, a 50MP f/2.1 ultra-wide angle lens, and a 50MP f/2.6 Sony IMX882 3x telephoto sensor with OIS. A 32MP f/2.2 sensor handles the selfies and video calls on the device.

The device draws power from a huge 7000mAh battery with 100W fast wired charging and 40W wireless charging. Aside from this, iQOO 15 has a metal middle frame, a Halo light strip, an IP68 + IP69 rated body, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v6.0, GPS, NFC, IR blaster, stereo speakers, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.