Snap Inc.'s research team recently launched an AI image generator named SnapGen, capable of generating high-resolution images directly on high-end smartphones.This technology allows users to enjoy an efficient and convenient image creation experience on their phones, breaking the limitations of traditional AI image generation that requires powerful computing capabilities.The core advantage of SnapGen lies in its compact and efficient model. Compared to popular image generators like SDXL, SnapGen has only 379 million parameters, about one-seventh of the latter. That is even more compact than Huawei's PixArt-, another lightweight AI model optimized for phone use.This compact design not only reduces storage space but also enhances operational speed. According to test results, SnapGen excels in matching images with text descriptions, scoring 0.66, surpassing SDXL's 0.55, demonstrating a significant quality advantage. SnapGen can generate a high-resolution 10241024 pixel image in about 1.4 seconds on an iPhone 16 Pro Max.
