# Next-Gen Budget Mobile Processors Qualcomm Unveiled the Snapdragon 6 and 4 Gen 1 Processors By Colin Smith | Published 2022-09-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-6-gen-1 References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/qualcomm-snapdragon-6-gen-1-4-gen-1-news/) & [qualcomm](https://www.qualcomm.com/?ghd)  Following the release of its next-generation flagship mobile processor, the [Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-magic-8-pro), [Qualcomm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-8s-gen-3) unveiled the mid-range and low-range alternatives, titled the '[Snapdragon 6 Gen 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-reno15-f),' and 'Snapdragon 4 Gen 1.' These processors aren't exactly set to rival the SD 8+ Gen 1, but they are poised as upgraded versions of Qualcomm's previous 6xx and 4xx processors. As such, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 outperforms the previous SD 695 in both clock speed and power efficiency. This results in a 40% gain in CPU performance and a 35% gain in GPU performance. This processor will be set in mid-range phones that will now be augmented with current-generation standards, such as Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, 120Hz refresh rates, and more. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 still improves upon the previous 4xx lineup, but less so. According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chip delivers roughly 15% more performance on its CPU and a 10% boost to its GPU. However, the largest draw of this chip is that it supports ultra-fast-charging capable of a complete charge in just over 30 minutes. Image Credit: Qualcomm ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mid-range Mobile Processors:** The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 offers a significant increase in performance and efficiency, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for mid-range phones with current-generation standards. - **Low-range Mobile Processors:** The Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 improves upon the previous 4xx lineup and supports ultra-fast-charging, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for low-range phones. - **Increased Performance on Budget Processors:** Both the Snapdragon 6 and 4 Gen 1 processors provide increased performance on budget processors, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for manufacturers to improve the performance of their mid and low-range devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Devices:** Manufacturers of mid and low-range mobile devices can benefit from these new processors to create competitive products in the market with enhanced features and capabilities. - **Smartphone Components:** Companies that specialize in producing smartphone components can offer these new processors as affordable solutions for manufacturers to integrate into their devices, creating a market for low-cost high-performance components. - **Consumer Electronics:** The increased performance of mid and low-range devices with these new processors creates potential for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry by making advanced technology more accessible to a wider audience at reduced budget. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Processor Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-8s-gen-3.md) - [Power-Efficient Mobile Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-4s-gen-2.md) - [Affordable Smartphone Chipsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-4-gen-2.md) - [AI-Powered Mobile Device Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-snapdragon-7s-gen-2.md) - [HD Gaming Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-8-gen-1.md) - [ARM-Based Gaming Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-g-series.md) - [Always-On Camera Mobile Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-gen-1.md) - [Handheld Gaming Console Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-snapdragon-g-series.md) - [Laptop Efficiency-Accelerating Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-snapdragon-x2-plus.md)