Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
The Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 is a mid-range 4 nm chipset from Qualcomm, first seen here in a phone announced in 2026. It suits everyday apps, social media, video and online classes smoothly, and 3D games at medium settings. 3 phones on LexzyTech Specs use it.
How powerful is the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4?
Its processor has 8 cores (4 × Cortex-A78 at 2.4 GHz, 4 × Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz), running at up to 2.4 GHz.
Graphics come from the Adreno.
It is made on a 4 nm process, among the most modern, so it runs cooler and uses less battery for the same work.
On our 1-5 scale it scores 3 for everyday speed, 2.5 for heavy apps, 2 for gaming and 4 for battery efficiency.
Those ratings come from public benchmark results: 988 single-core and 2,429 multi-core in Geekbench 6, and 532,494 in AnTuTu 10.
What it runs well
As a mid-range chipset, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 handles everyday apps, social media, video and online classes smoothly, and 3D games at medium settings.
From our 1-5 ratings of the chip's design (cores, graphics, process); not a benchmark score. How long a phone keeps its speed when hot depends on the phone and needs testing.
What phones with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 offer
3 phones on LexzyTech Specs use the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, from Xiaomi and Motorola.
They come with 6 to 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB to 512 GB of storage.
They have screens up to 120 Hz, batteries of 7000 to 8340 mAh, wired charging up to 67 W, main cameras of 50 MP.
All of them support 5G.
Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 specifications
| Maker | Qualcomm |
|---|---|
| Part number | SM6435-AA |
| Process | 4 nm |
| First phone on LexzyTech | 2026 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno |
| Class | Mid-range |
| Everyday speed (our rating) | 3 of 5 |
| Heavy apps (our rating) | 2.5 of 5 |
| Gaming (our rating) | 2 of 5 |
| Battery efficiency (our rating) | 4 of 5 |
| Video (our rating) | 2 of 5 |
Phones with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
Quick answers
Which phones use the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4?
Xiaomi Poco X8, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro, Motorola Moto G Max.
Who makes the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4?
Qualcomm, on a 4 nm process (part number SM6435-AA).
Is the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 good for gaming?
It is a mid-range chip with the Adreno graphics, 2 of 5 for gaming on our scale: expect everyday apps, social media, video and online classes smoothly, and 3D games at medium settings. This is our rating of its design, not a benchmark.
Do phones with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 support 5G?
Yes, every one on LexzyTech Specs supports 5G.
How much RAM do phones with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 have?
6 to 12 GB on the phones LexzyTech Specs lists.
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