By Godson Umejiego, Bureau Chief, The Americas                                                      

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has unveiled the Snapdragon® 7+ Gen 3 Mobile Platform, bringing on-device generative AI into the Snapdragon 7 series. The Mobile Platform supports a wide range of AI models including large language models (LLMs) such as Baichuan-7B, Llama 2, and Gemini Nano. Fueling extraordinary entertainment capabilities, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 also brings new select Snapdragon Elite Gaming™ features to the 7-series including Game Post Processing Accelerator and Adreno Frame Motion Engine 2, enhancing game effects and upscaling gaming content for desktop-level visuals. Plus, this platform brings top-notch photography features with our industry-leading 18-bit cognitive ISP.

 “Today, we embark on the latest expansion in the 7-series to create new levels of entertainment for consumers – integrating next-generation technologies for richer experiences,” said senior vice president and general manager of mobile handsets, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc Chris Patrick. “Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 is packed with support for incredible on-device generative AI features and provides incredible performance and power efficiency, while bringing Wi-Fi 7 to the Snapdragon 7 Series for the first time.”

“We are delighted to announce that OnePlus will be among the first smartphone brands to adopt the groundbreaking Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 Mobile Platform,” said  President of OnePlus China Louis Li,. “With this powerful platform, we are excited to bring our customers outstanding on-device intelligence, exceptional gaming experiences, and remarkable photography capabilities, among other features. Stay tuned for the upcoming announcement of our commercial devices, as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation and deliver extraordinary experiences to our users.”

Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 will first be adopted by key OEMs including OnePlus, realme and SHARP with the first device expected to be announced in the next few months. For more information about the platform visit our product brief or website.