The Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 778G are Qualcomm 5G mobile processors built on a 6nm manufacturing process but designed for different smartphone segments. Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 focuses on efficient performance for budget 5G smartphones, while Snapdragon 778G delivers significantly higher CPU and GPU performance, faster memory support, and advanced multimedia capabilities for premium mid-range devices. Comparing their specifications highlights the differences in processing power, gaming performance, camera features, and connectivity.
General
Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 is designed for affordable 5G smartphones, offering modern connectivity and balanced everyday performance. Snapdragon 778G targets premium mid-range smartphones with enhanced gaming, AI processing, faster memory, and advanced imaging capabilities.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 778G |
|---|
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Model | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 778G |
| Launch date | September 2022 | May 2021 |
| Target segment | Budget 5G smartphones | Premium mid-range smartphones |
| Network support | 5G, 4G LTE | 5G, 4G LTE |
| Manufacturing process | 6nm | 6nm |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
CPU
CPU architecture influences application responsiveness, multitasking, and overall computing performance. Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 combines Cortex-A78 performance cores with Cortex-A55 efficiency cores, while Snapdragon 778G features four Cortex-A78-based Kryo 670 performance cores running at higher clock speeds for demanding applications and gaming.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 778G |
|---|
| CPU architecture | Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55 | Kryo 670 (Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55) |
| CPU cores | 8-core | 8-core |
| Performance cores | 2 × Cortex-A78 @ up to 2.0GHz | 1 × Kryo 670 Prime @ 2.4GHz + 3 × Kryo 670 Gold @ 2.2GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6 × Cortex-A55 | 4 × Kryo 670 Silver @ 1.9GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | Up to 2.0GHz | Up to 2.4GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.4-A |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
Graphics performance determines gaming capability, multimedia rendering, and graphics-intensive workloads. Snapdragon 778G integrates the Adreno 642L GPU with Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, while Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 uses the Adreno 619 GPU for smooth everyday graphics and casual gaming.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 778G |
|---|
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 642L |
| Gaming capability | Casual gaming | Advanced gaming |
| Vulkan support | Vulkan 1.1 | Vulkan 1.1 |
| OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| AI-assisted graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware video acceleration | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Memory technology affects multitasking, application loading, and data transfer speeds. Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 supports LPDDR4X memory, while Snapdragon 778G supports faster LPDDR5 memory with higher bandwidth and greater maximum RAM capacity.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 778G |
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| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| Maximum memory frequency | 2,133MHz | 3,200MHz |
| Memory bus width | 2 × 16-bit | 2 × 16-bit |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 17GB/s | 25.6GB/s |
| Maximum RAM support | 8GB | 16GB |
| Storage support | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Multimedia (ISP)
The image signal processor determines camera performance, display support, and video recording capabilities. Snapdragon 778G offers a more advanced Spectra 570L ISP with support for higher camera resolutions, faster displays, and 4K video recording, while Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 provides modern imaging features for budget smartphones.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 778G |
|---|
| ISP | Qualcomm Spectra ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 570L ISP |
| Storage support | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum display resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ |
| Maximum display refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 144Hz |
| Maximum camera resolution | 108MP | 192MP |
| Video capture | 1080p @ 60fps | 4K @ 30fps |
| Video playback | 1080p | 4K |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9 | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP8, VP9 |
Connectivity and network
Connectivity features determine network speeds, wireless communication, and navigation accuracy. Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 integrates the Snapdragon X51 5G modem, while Snapdragon 778G features the faster Snapdragon X53 modem with Wi-Fi 6E support for improved wireless performance.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 778G |
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| Modem | Snapdragon X51 5G | Snapdragon X53 5G |
| Network support | 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE | 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE |
| Maximum download speed | Up to 2.5Gbps | Up to 3.7Gbps |
| Maximum upload speed | Up to 900Mbps | Up to 1.6Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS |