The Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 888 are 5G mobile processors designed for budget and flagship smartphones respectively. Both integrate advanced CPU architectures, AI processing, camera technologies, and fast connectivity. Snapdragon 888 delivers significantly higher processing capability with flagship-grade graphics and imaging, while Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 focuses on efficient everyday performance, lower power consumption, and dependable 5G connectivity.
General
Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 888 target different smartphone categories while supporting modern 5G connectivity. Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 focuses on efficient everyday performance for affordable smartphones using Samsung's 6nm process, whereas Snapdragon 888 uses Samsung's 5nm manufacturing technology to deliver flagship-level CPU, GPU, AI, and multimedia performance.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 |
|---|
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Model | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 |
| Launch date | September 2022 | December 2020 |
| Target segment | Budget 5G smartphones | Flagship smartphones |
| Cellular technology | 5G/4G | 5G/4G |
| Manufacturing process | 6nm | 5nm |
CPU
Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 combines two Cortex-A78 performance cores and six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores for responsive daily workloads including messaging, web browsing, streaming, and productivity applications. Snapdragon 888 integrates one Cortex-X1 prime core, three Cortex-A78 performance cores, and four Cortex-A55 efficiency cores, enabling demanding multitasking, gaming, 4K video editing, and AI-enhanced smartphone applications.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 |
|---|
| CPU architecture | Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55 | Cortex-X1 + Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55 |
| CPU cores | 8-core | 8-core |
| Performance cores | 2x Cortex-A78@2.0GHz | 1x Cortex-X1@2.84GHz + 3x Cortex-A78@2.42GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6x Cortex-A55@1.8GHz | 4x Cortex-A55@1.80GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 2.0GHz | 2.84GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.4-A |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 integrates the Adreno 619 GPU for HD and FHD gaming, multimedia playback, and efficient graphics rendering. Snapdragon 888 incorporates the Adreno 660 GPU supporting advanced graphics APIs, HDR gaming, high-refresh-rate displays, hardware acceleration, and demanding mobile gaming titles.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 |
|---|
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 660 |
| GPU architecture | Adreno 6-series | Adreno 6-series |
| Gaming capability | HD and FHD gaming | QHD gaming and HDR gaming |
| Maximum gaming refresh | Up to 120fps (supported titles) | Up to 144fps (supported titles) |
| Vulkan | Vulkan 1.1 | Vulkan 1.1 |
| OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Hardware video acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| AI-assisted graphics | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 supports LPDDR5 and LPDDR4X memory technologies for faster application loading, smoother multitasking, and responsive everyday performance. Snapdragon 888 supports higher-speed LPDDR5 memory with significantly greater bandwidth, allowing demanding games, AI applications, 8K video recording, and professional multitasking to run efficiently.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 |
|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5, LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| Maximum memory frequency | 6400Mbps (LPDDR5), 4266Mbps (LPDDR4X) | 3200MHz (LPDDR5/6400Mbps) |
| Memory bus width | 2 x 16-bit | 4 x 16-bit |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6GB/s | 51.2GB/s |
| Maximum RAM | 16GB | 24GB |
| ECC memory support | No | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 integrates the Qualcomm Spectra ISP with support for up to 108MP cameras, FHD+ displays, and AI-assisted photography for budget smartphones. Snapdragon 888 features the Qualcomm Spectra 580 Triple ISP, enabling simultaneous image capture from three cameras, up to 200MP sensors, HDR imaging, and 8K video recording for flagship smartphones.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 |
|---|
| ISP | Qualcomm Spectra ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 580 Triple ISP |
| Storage support | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum display resolution | FHD+ | 4K UHD |
| Maximum display refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 144Hz |
| Maximum camera resolution | 108MP | 200MP |
| Dual camera support | 16MP + 16MP | 25MP + 25MP + 25MP |
| Video capture | 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Video playback | 1080p H.264/H.265/VP9 | 8K HDR H.264/H.265/VP9/AV1 |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9 | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV1 |
Connectivity and network
Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 integrates Qualcomm's Snapdragon X51 5G modem with Sub-6GHz connectivity for reliable everyday browsing, streaming, and downloads. Snapdragon 888 incorporates the Snapdragon X60 5G modem supporting both Sub-6GHz and mmWave networks, together with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 for faster wireless connectivity and lower latency.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 |
|---|
| Modem | Snapdragon X51 5G | Snapdragon X60 5G |
| 5G support | Sub-6GHz SA/NSA | Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, mmWave |
| 4G LTE | LTE Cat.18 | LTE Cat.24 |
| Maximum download speed | 2.5Gbps | 7.5Gbps |
| Maximum upload speed | 900Mbps | 3Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, NavIC, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, NavIC, BeiDou, QZSS |