Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 865 target different performance levels. Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 is built for efficient 5G smartphones, while Snapdragon 865 offers higher CPU, GPU, memory, camera, and connectivity capabilities for demanding use.
General information
Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 is a 6nm 5G mobile platform designed for mainstream smartphones. Snapdragon 865 uses a 7nm process and is positioned for higher performance, gaming, photography, and multimedia.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 865 |
|---|
| Announced date | September 2022 | December 2019 |
| Class | Mid-range | High-end |
| Model number | SM4375 | SM8250 |
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
Which chipset has better CPU performance?
Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 uses an 8-core 64-bit Qualcomm Kryo CPU with speeds of up to 2GHz. Snapdragon 865 uses the Qualcomm Kryo 585 CPU with speeds of up to 2.84GHz.
The higher clock speed and Kryo 585 architecture give Snapdragon 865 an advantage for demanding apps, multitasking, and gaming.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 865 |
|---|
| Architecture | Qualcomm Kryo, 64-bit | Qualcomm Kryo 585, 64-bit |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | Up to 2GHz | Up to 2.84GHz |
| Instruction set | 64-bit | ARMv8.2-A |
| Process | 6nm | 7nm |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
Which chipset offers better graphics?
Graphics performance affects gaming, video playback, and other visual tasks. Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 uses a Qualcomm Adreno GPU for mainstream smartphone use.
Snapdragon 865 uses the Adreno 650 GPU with a 587MHz frequency. It also supports Snapdragon Elite Gaming features for demanding games and graphics workloads.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 865 |
|---|
| GPU name | Qualcomm Adreno | Adreno 650 |
| GPU architecture | Adreno | Adreno 600 series |
| GPU frequency | Not specified | 587MHz |
| Vulkan | Not specified | 1.1 |
| OpenCL | Not specified | 2.0 |
| DirectX | Not specified | 12.1 |
| Gaming features | Qualcomm gaming features | Snapdragon Elite Gaming |
How do their memory capabilities compare?
Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 supports LPDDR4x memory at speeds of up to 2133MHz. Snapdragon 865 supports LPDDR4x and LPDDR5 memory, with speeds of up to 2750MHz.
Snapdragon 865 also supports up to 16GB memory and up to 44GB/s bandwidth. These capabilities support demanding workloads and multitasking.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 865 |
|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4x | LPDDR4x, LPDDR5 |
| Memory frequency | Up to 2133MHz | Up to 2750MHz |
| Bus | 2 × 16-bit | 4 × 16-bit |
| Maximum bandwidth | Not specified | Up to 44GB/s |
| Maximum memory | Not specified | Up to 16GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1, UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.0, UFS 3.1 |
Which chipset supports better camera and video features?
The ISP processes smartphone photos and videos. Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 supports camera resolutions of up to 108MP and video capture of up to 1080p at 60fps.
Snapdragon 865 supports cameras up to 200MP and video recording up to 8K at 30fps. It also supports higher display resolutions and advanced video codecs.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 865 |
|---|
| ISP | Qualcomm Spectra Triple ISP | Spectra 480 |
| Max camera resolution | Up to 108MP | Up to 200MP |
| Video capture | Up to 1080p at 60fps | Up to 8K at 30fps |
| Video playback | Up to 1080p | Up to 8K at 30fps |
| Display support | FHD+ at 120Hz | 4K at 60Hz, QHD+ at 144Hz |
| Video codecs | HEVC, H.264, VP8 | H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9 |
| Audio features | Hi-Fi audio up to 384kHz/32-bit | Qualcomm Aqstic audio |
| AI features | Qualcomm AI Engine | 5th-generation Qualcomm AI Engine |
Which chipset offers better connectivity?
Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 uses the Snapdragon X51 5G Modem-RF System with download speeds of up to 2.5Gbps. Snapdragon 865 uses the Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System and supports download speeds of up to 7.5Gbps.
Snapdragon 865 also supports Wi-Fi 6 and upload speeds of up to 3Gbps. Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 supports Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.2.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 865 |
|---|
| Modem | Snapdragon X51 5G Modem-RF System | Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System |
| 4G support | Yes | Yes |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
| Download speed | Up to 2.5Gbps | Up to 7.5Gbps |
| Upload speed | Not specified | Up to 3Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| USB | USB 3.1, USB Type-C | USB 3.1, USB Type-C |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, SBAS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |