The Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 are Qualcomm mobile processors designed for budget and mid-range smartphones. Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 brings integrated 5G connectivity, a newer 6nm manufacturing process, and faster memory support, while Snapdragon 675 focuses on dependable 4G performance, advanced camera capabilities, and efficient everyday smartphone use.
General
The general specifications highlight how Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 675 differ in technology, efficiency, and connectivity. Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 offers newer 5G capabilities and a power-efficient design for faster downloads, online gaming, video streaming, and longer battery usage. Snapdragon 675 focuses on dependable 4G performance, supporting smooth app handling, social media, photography, and daily entertainment needs.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 675 |
|---|
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Processor model | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 675 |
| Launch date | September 2022 | October 2018 |
| Target segment | Budget smartphones | Mid-range smartphones |
| Network support | 5G, 4G LTE | 4G LTE |
| Process node | 6nm | 11nm |
| Foundry | Samsung | Samsung |
CPU
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 combines 2 Kryo performance cores running at up to 2.0GHz with 6 Kryo efficiency cores running at up to 1.8GHz, making everyday tasks such as Chrome browsing, Gmail, and WhatsApp switching responsive. Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 uses 2 Kryo 460 Gold cores at 2.0GHz and 6 Kryo 460 Silver cores at 1.7GHz, supporting social media, navigation, and productivity applications efficiently.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 675 |
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| CPU architecture | Kryo (ARM Cortex-A78-based + Cortex-A55-based) | Kryo 460 (Cortex-A76 + Cortex-A55) |
| Core count | 8 cores | 8 cores |
| Performance cores | 2x Kryo @ 2.0GHz | 2x Kryo 460 Gold @ 2.0GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6x Kryo @ 1.8GHz | 6x Kryo 460 Silver @ 1.7GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 2.0GHz | 2.0GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
Both processors integrate Qualcomm Adreno GPUs for mobile gaming, user interface rendering, and multimedia playback. Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 uses the Adreno 619 GPU, enabling casual games such as Asphalt 9, Free Fire, and Subway Surfers at stable frame rates. Snapdragon 675 features the Adreno 612 GPU, supporting everyday gaming, Full HD video playback, and smooth graphics acceleration across common Android applications.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 675 |
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| GPU model | Adreno 619 | Adreno 612 |
| GPU generation | Qualcomm Adreno 600 Series | Qualcomm Adreno 600 Series |
| Gaming support | Casual and mainstream mobile games | Casual and mainstream mobile games |
| Graphics API | Vulkan 1.1 | Vulkan 1.1 |
| OpenGL ES | OpenGL ES 3.2 | OpenGL ES 3.2 |
| Hardware video acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| AI-assisted graphics | Yes | Qualcomm AI Engine support |
Memory
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 support LPDDR-based memory technologies for smartphone multitasking, app loading, and background activity. Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 supports LPDDR4X memory with up to 2,133Mbps speed, helping smartphones manage applications such as Chrome, WhatsApp, YouTube, and camera switching. Snapdragon 675 uses LPDDR4X memory support with up to 1,866Mbps speed, designed for social media, streaming, photography, and daily productivity tasks.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 675 |
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| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Maximum memory frequency | Up to 2,133Mbps | Up to 1,866Mbps |
| Memory bus width | 2x 16-bit | 2x 16-bit |
| Maximum RAM support | Up to 8GB | Up to 8GB |
| Memory bandwidth | ~17GB/s | ~14.9GB/s |
| ECC support | No | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 uses the Spectra ISP with support for up to 108MP single-camera sensors, Full HD+ displays, and AI-enhanced imaging features for budget 5G smartphones. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 uses the Qualcomm Spectra 250L ISP, supporting up to 25MP single cameras or triple 16MP sensors, enabling features such as portrait photography, HDR imaging, and 4K video capture for camera-focused 4G smartphones.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 675 |
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| ISP | Qualcomm Spectra ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 250L ISP |
| Maximum camera resolution | Up to 108MP | Up to 25MP single camera / triple 16MP |
| Multi-camera support | Yes | Yes |
| Video capture | Up to 1080p60 | Up to 4K30 |
| Video playback | H.264, H.265, VP9 support | H.264, H.265, VP9 support |
| Display support | Up to Full HD+ | Up to Quad HD+ |
| Maximum display refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 60Hz |
| Storage support | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
Connectivity and network
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 integrates the Snapdragon X51 5G Modem-RF System, supporting 5G connectivity with download speeds up to 2.5Gbps and upload speeds up to 900Mbps. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 uses the Snapdragon X12 LTE Modem, supporting 4G LTE speeds up to 600Mbps download and 150Mbps upload. Both processors support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for streaming, wireless accessories, and navigation.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 675 |
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| Modem | Snapdragon X51 5G Modem-RF System | Snapdragon X12 LTE Modem |
| 5G support | Yes | No |
| 4G support | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum download speed | Up to 2.5Gbps (5G) | Up to 600Mbps (LTE) |
| Maximum upload speed | Up to 900Mbps (5G) | Up to 150Mbps (LTE) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GNSS support | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |