Modern smartphone performance depends on CPU architecture, graphics capability, memory support, multimedia processing, and wireless connectivity. Comparing these hardware specifications highlights how each processor manages multitasking, gaming, photography, app responsiveness, video playback, and everyday mobile usage across different generations of affordable smartphones.
General
Snapdragon 632 debuted in 2018 for affordable 4G smartphones, while Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 launched in 2023 for budget 5G devices. Their manufacturing process, modem generation, and supported technologies reflect nearly five years of chipset evolution for mainstream Android smartphones.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 632 |
|---|
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Announced | June 2023 | June 2018 |
| Model number | SM4450 | SDM632 |
| Target segment | Budget 5G smartphones | Affordable 4G smartphones |
| Network support | 5G/4G | 4G LTE |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | 14nm FinFET |
CPU
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 combines two Cortex-A78 performance cores with six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores, making everyday tasks such as opening the camera, switching between apps, and browsing faster. Snapdragon 632 uses Kryo 250 Gold and Kryo 250 Silver cores that comfortably manage calling, messaging, and routine smartphone activities.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 632 |
|---|
| CPU architecture | Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55 | Kryo 250 Gold + Kryo 250 Silver |
| Total cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 2x Cortex-A78@2.2GHz | 4x Kryo 250 Gold@1.8GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6x Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 4x Kryo 250 Silver@1.8GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 2.2GHz | 1.8GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8-A |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
| Process node | 4nm | 14nm |
Graphics
Both processors support casual gaming, HD video playback, and social media applications. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 pairs the Adreno 613 GPU with support for displays up to 120Hz, while Snapdragon 632 relies on the Adreno 506 GPU for stable graphics performance in lightweight games and multimedia playback.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 632 |
|---|
| GPU model | Adreno 613 | Adreno 506 |
| GPU architecture | Qualcomm Adreno 6 Series | Qualcomm Adreno 500 Series |
| Gaming capability | Casual gaming, HD and FHD titles | Casual gaming and lightweight titles |
| Maximum display refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 60Hz |
| Vulkan support | Vulkan 1.1 | Vulkan 1.0 |
| OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Video playback | Full HD playback | Full HD playback |
Memory
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports newer LPDDR5 and LPDDR4X memory with higher bandwidth and UFS 3.1 storage compatibility, helping apps load more quickly and improving multitasking. Snapdragon 632 supports LPDDR3 memory and eMMC 5.1 storage, making it suitable for messaging, browsing, streaming, and other everyday smartphone activities.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 632 |
|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5, LPDDR4X | LPDDR3 |
| Maximum memory frequency | 6,400Mbps (LPDDR5), 4,266Mbps (LPDDR4X) | 933MHz |
| Memory bus width | 2 × 16-bit | 1 × 32-bit |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6GB/s | 7.5GB/s |
| Maximum RAM support | 16GB | 8GB |
| ECC memory support | No | No |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Multimedia (ISP)
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 integrates the Qualcomm Spectra ISP with support for cameras up to 108MP and FHD+ displays at 120Hz. Snapdragon 632 uses a Qualcomm Spectra dual ISP, supporting cameras up to 24MP or dual 13MP sensors, making it suitable for everyday photography and Full HD video recording.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 632 |
|---|
| ISP | Qualcomm Spectra ISP | Qualcomm Spectra dual ISP |
| Storage compatibility | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum display resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ |
| Maximum refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 60Hz |
| Maximum camera resolution | 108MP | 24MP single camera |
| Dual-camera support | Yes | Dual 13MP |
| Video recording | 1080p at 60fps | 4K at 30fps |
| Video playback | FHD playback | 4K playback |
| Supported codecs | H.264, H.265, VP9 | H.264, H.265, VP9 |
| Audio codecs | Qualcomm Aqstic supported | Qualcomm Aqstic supported |
Connectivity and network
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 introduces integrated 5G connectivity through the Snapdragon X61 modem alongside Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1. Snapdragon 632 focuses on reliable 4G LTE connectivity with the Snapdragon X9 LTE modem, supporting everyday streaming, browsing, wireless audio, navigation, and voice calls.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 632 |
|---|
| Cellular modem | Snapdragon X61 5G | Snapdragon X9 LTE |
| Network support | 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE | 4G LTE |
| Maximum download speed | 2.5Gbps | 300Mbps |
| Maximum upload speed | 900Mbps | 150Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Navigation systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |