The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 450 are Qualcomm mobile processors designed for budget smartphones. They differ in CPU architecture, graphics, memory support, multimedia capabilities, storage compatibility, connectivity, and manufacturing technology. These hardware differences affect gaming performance, multitasking, camera capabilities, battery efficiency, and the overall smartphone experience.
General
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is Qualcomm's budget 5G mobile platform, built on a 4nm process to deliver improved performance, better power efficiency, and modern connectivity. The Snapdragon 450 is an entry-level 4G chipset designed for affordable smartphones, offering reliable everyday performance and efficient power consumption.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 450 |
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Model | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 450 |
| Launch date | June 2023 | June 2017 |
| Target segment | Budget 5G smartphones | Budget 4G smartphones |
| Cellular technology | 5G/4G | 4G |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | 14nm |
CPU
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 combines two Cortex-A78 performance cores with six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores to deliver responsive multitasking and improved energy efficiency. The Snapdragon 450 uses eight Cortex-A53 cores, providing dependable performance for calling, messaging, web browsing, video streaming, social media, and other everyday tasks.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 450 |
| CPU architecture | Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A53 |
| CPU cores | 8-core | 8-core |
| Performance cores | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz | 8x Cortex-A53 @ 1.8GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 2.2GHz | 1.8GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8-A |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 features the Adreno 613 GPU, offering smoother graphics performance for casual gaming and multimedia. The Snapdragon 450 integrates the Adreno 506 GPU, which is suitable for HD gaming, video playback, and everyday graphical tasks.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 450 |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Adreno 506 |
| GPU architecture | Adreno 6-series | Adreno 500-series |
| Gaming capability | HD and FHD gaming | HD gaming |
| Maximum gaming refresh | Up to 120fps (supported titles) | Up to 60fps (supported titles) |
| Vulkan | Vulkan 1.1 | Vulkan 1.0 |
| OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Hardware video acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| AI-assisted graphics | Yes | No |
Memory
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports LPDDR5 and LPDDR4X memory, providing higher bandwidth for faster app launches and smoother multitasking. The Snapdragon 450 supports LPDDR3 memory, offering adequate performance for routine smartphone use.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 450 |
| Memory type | LPDDR5, LPDDR4X | LPDDR3 |
| Maximum memory frequency | 6400Mbps (LPDDR5), 4266Mbps (LPDDR4X) | 933Mbps |
| Memory bus width | 2 × 16-bit | 1 × 32-bit |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6GB/s | 7.46GB/s |
| Maximum RAM | 16GB | 8GB |
| ECC memory support | No | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 integrates the Qualcomm Spectra ISP with support for high-resolution cameras, FHD+ displays, and refresh rates up to 120Hz. The Snapdragon 450 features the Spectra 160 ISP, supporting Full HD displays and everyday photography.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 450 |
| ISP | Qualcomm Spectra ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 160 ISP |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum display resolution | FHD+ | FHD |
| Maximum display refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 60Hz |
| Maximum camera resolution | 108MP | 21MP |
| Dual camera support | 16MP + 16MP | 13MP + 13MP |
| Video capture | 1080p @ 60fps | 1080p @ 60fps |
| Video playback | 1080p H.264/H.265/VP9 | 1080p H.264/H.265 |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9 | H.264, H.265 (HEVC) |
Connectivity and network
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 includes the Snapdragon X61 5G modem, delivering Sub-6GHz 5G connectivity, faster LTE speeds, Bluetooth 5.1, and Wi-Fi 5 support. The Snapdragon 450 uses the Snapdragon X9 LTE modem, providing dependable 4G connectivity together with dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 450 |
| Modem | Snapdragon X61 5G | Snapdragon X9 LTE |
| 5G support | Sub-6GHz SA/NSA | Not supported |
| 4G LTE | LTE Cat.18 | LTE Cat.6 |
| Maximum download speed | 2.5Gbps | 300Mbps |
| Maximum upload speed | 900Mbps | 150Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, NavIC, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |