The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 888 5G are 5G mobile processors designed for budget and flagship smartphones respectively, combining advanced CPU architectures, AI capabilities, graphics technologies, multimedia engines, and wireless connectivity. Snapdragon 888 5G focuses on flagship computing and gaming performance, while Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 delivers efficient everyday smartphone performance with modern 5G connectivity.
General
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 888 5G target different smartphone categories while sharing Qualcomm's integrated 5G platform approach. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 introduces Samsung's 4nm manufacturing process for efficient budget smartphones, whereas Snapdragon 888 5G uses Samsung's 5nm technology to power flagship smartphones with advanced AI, premium cameras, and high-end gaming capabilities.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 5G |
|---|
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Model | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 5G |
| Launch date | June 2023 | December 2020 |
| Target segment | Budget 5G smartphones | Flagship smartphones |
| Cellular technology | 5G/4G | 5G/4G |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | 5nm |
CPU
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 combines two Cortex-A78 performance cores with six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores for responsive multitasking, web browsing, messaging, and streaming. Snapdragon 888 5G adopts Qualcomm's flagship tri-cluster architecture led by one Cortex-X1 prime core, delivering substantially higher compute capability for gaming, professional imaging, AI workloads, and intensive multitasking.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 5G |
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| CPU architecture | Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55 | Cortex-X1 + Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55 |
| CPU cores | 8-core | 8-core |
| Performance cores | 2x Cortex-A78@2.2GHz | 1x Cortex-X1@2.84GHz + 3x Cortex-A78@2.42GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6x Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 4x Cortex-A55@1.80GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 2.2GHz | 2.84GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.4-A |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 integrates the Adreno 613 GPU for smooth HD and FHD gaming together with multimedia acceleration. Snapdragon 888 5G incorporates the flagship Adreno 660 GPU supporting demanding games, advanced graphics APIs, HDR gaming, and sustained high-frame-rate rendering across premium Android smartphones.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 5G |
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| GPU | Adreno 613 | Adreno 660 |
| GPU architecture | Adreno 6-series | Adreno 6-series |
| Gaming capability | HD and FHD gaming | QHD gaming and high-end mobile 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 2 supports LPDDR5 and LPDDR4X memory technologies to improve multitasking, application loading, camera responsiveness, and overall efficiency in budget smartphones. Snapdragon 888 5G supports high-speed LPDDR5 memory with significantly greater bandwidth, enabling demanding games, AI processing, professional photography, and sustained multitasking across flagship devices.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 5G |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5, LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| Maximum memory frequency | 6400Mbps (LPDDR5) / 4266Mbps (LPDDR4X) | 3200MHz (LPDDR5) / 6400Mbps |
| Memory bus width | 2 × 16-bit | 4 × 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 2 features Qualcomm Spectra ISP supporting up to 108MP cameras, FHD+ displays, AI-assisted imaging, and efficient video processing for everyday photography. Snapdragon 888 5G integrates the Qualcomm Spectra 580 Triple ISP capable of processing up to 2.7 gigapixels per second, enabling flagship photography, simultaneous triple-camera capture, advanced HDR imaging, and 8K video recording.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 5G |
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| ISP | Qualcomm Spectra ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 580 Triple ISP |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1, 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 | 64MP + 25MP / Triple 28MP |
| Video capture | 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 720p@960fps |
| Video playback | 1080p H.264/H.265/VP9 | 8K HDR, 4K HDR |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9 | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV1 decode |
Connectivity and network
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 integrates Qualcomm's Snapdragon X61 5G modem with Sub-6GHz connectivity for affordable 5G smartphones. Snapdragon 888 5G incorporates the Snapdragon X60 5G modem supporting both Sub-6GHz and mmWave networks, higher download speeds, Wi-Fi 6E, and premium wireless technologies for flagship smartphones.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 5G |
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| Modem | Snapdragon X61 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 | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, NavIC, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, NavIC, BeiDou, QZSS |