Pixelworks visual processor powers new realme P4 smartphone series

SHANGHAI - Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW), a visual processing technology company currently trading below its InvestingPro Fair Value with a solid balance sheet showing more cash than debt, announced Wednesday that its X7 Gen 2 visual processor has been integrated into the newly launched realme P4 5G and P4 Pro 5G smartphones, marking the first models in realme’s P series to feature a dedicated visual processor.

The realme P4 Pro 5G, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 platform, supports a 144Hz refresh rate and 4608Hz high frequency dimming. The standard P4 5G model uses MediaTek’s Dimensity 7400 Ultra 5G chip with a 6.77-inch FHD+ 144Hz AMOLED display. Despite recent product innovations, InvestingPro data shows Pixelworks facing revenue headwinds, with a 44% year-over-year decline in the last twelve months.

Both devices feature Pixelworks’ X7 Gen 2 processor with distributed rendering architecture that enables 144fps high frame rates for more than one hundred games. The processor incorporates MotionEngine technology and AI-based super resolution capabilities that can scale game resolution up to 1.5K while optimizing system power consumption.

The smartphones are the first to implement a new "Frame Generation" index jointly developed by Pixelworks and the PerfDog testing platform, allowing users to view real-time frame rate data during hardware-accelerated gaming.

In the video enhancement domain, the P4 series can display video at 1.5K resolution and 120fps, with MotionEngine technology increasing video frame rates for smoother playback of sports content. The devices also feature always-on HDR for real-time SDR to HDR conversion.

"We have deeply integrated AI technology within our visual processor solution to further enhance the rendering capabilities of realme’s latest P4 series smartphones," said Jun Fang, Vice President of Pixelworks and General Manager of Mobile Business Unit, in a statement from the press release.

The realme P4 series targets the mid-range international market segment, with the company reporting it has reached 300 million global users by 2025. For investors seeking deeper insights into Pixelworks’ market position and growth potential, InvestingPro offers comprehensive analysis through its Pro Research Report, featuring detailed financial metrics and expert analysis of the company’s competitive landscape.

In other recent news, Pixelworks Inc. reported its Q2 2025 earnings, which revealed a significant miss on earnings per share (EPS) expectations. The company posted an EPS of -$1.00, which was well below the forecasted -$0.08, marking a surprising 1150% deviation from expectations. Additionally, Pixelworks reported revenue of $8.25 million, falling short of the $9.7 million forecast, resulting in a 14.95% revenue miss. Despite these results, Pixelworks shares experienced a notable increase in aftermarket trading. The developments highlight the challenges Pixelworks faces in meeting market expectations. Investors and analysts will be watching closely for any strategic adjustments by the company.

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