The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 662 are Qualcomm mobile processors designed for affordable smartphones, offering a balance of CPU performance, graphics, AI capabilities, memory support, multimedia features, and wireless connectivity. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is a newer chipset built on Samsung's 4nm process with integrated 5G connectivity, while the Snapdragon 662 uses an 11nm process and supports 4G LTE. Both processors are suitable for everyday tasks such as web browsing, social media, video streaming, photography, and casual gaming.
General
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 targets modern budget smartphones with improved power efficiency and 5G connectivity. In comparison, the Snapdragon 662 is designed for entry-level and budget 4G smartphones, delivering dependable performance for daily mobile use.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 662 |
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Launch date | June 2023 | January 2020 |
| Model | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 662 Mobile Platform |
| Segment | Budget smartphones | Budget smartphones |
| Network support | 5G, 4G LTE | 4G LTE |
| Process node | 4nm | 11nm |
| Foundry | Samsung | Samsung |
CPU
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 features newer Kryo CPU cores based on the Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 architecture, delivering better performance and power efficiency. The Snapdragon 662 uses Kryo 260 cores based on Cortex-A73 and Cortex-A53, providing reliable performance for everyday smartphone applications.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 662 |
| CPU architecture | Kryo CPU (2× Cortex-A78 + 6× Cortex-A55) | Kryo 260 CPU (4× Cortex-A73 + 4× Cortex-A53) |
| Performance cores | 2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz | 4× Kryo 260 Gold @ 2.0GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 4× Kryo 260 Silver @ 1.8GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 2.2GHz | 2.0GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8-A |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 integrates the Adreno 613 GPU, offering improved graphics performance over the Adreno 610 found in the Snapdragon 662. Both chipsets support modern graphics APIs and hardware-accelerated video playback for smooth multimedia experiences.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 662 |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Adreno 610 |
| GPU generation | Adreno 600 series | Adreno 600 series |
| Vulkan | Supported | Supported |
| OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Gaming support | Up to Full HD+ gaming | Up to Full HD+ gaming |
| Hardware video acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| AI engine | Qualcomm AI Engine | Qualcomm AI Engine |
Memory
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports both LPDDR5 and LPDDR4X memory, providing higher bandwidth and faster performance than the Snapdragon 662, which is limited to LPDDR4X memory.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 662 |
| Memory type | LPDDR5, LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Maximum memory frequency | 3200MHz | 1866MHz |
| Maximum RAM | Up to 8GB | Up to 8GB |
| Memory bus width | 2 × 16-bit | 2 × 16-bit |
| Maximum bandwidth | Up to 25.6GB/s | Up to 13.4GB/s |
| ECC support | No | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 includes a newer Qualcomm Spectra ISP with support for higher-resolution cameras and faster display refresh rates. The Snapdragon 662 features the Spectra 340T ISP and supports 4K video recording, making it suitable for budget multimedia devices.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 662 |
| ISP | Qualcomm Spectra ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 340T ISP |
| Storage support | UFS 2.2, eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1, eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum display resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ |
| Maximum refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 90Hz |
| Maximum camera resolution | Up to 108MP | Up to 48MP |
| Multi-camera support | Yes | Yes |
| Video capture | Up to 1080p at 60fps | Up to 4K at 30fps |
| Video playback | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9 | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9 |
| Supported codecs | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9 | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9 |
Connectivity and network
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 integrates Qualcomm's Snapdragon X61 5G Modem-RF System for faster mobile connectivity, while the Snapdragon 662 uses the Snapdragon X11 LTE modem for 4G networks. Both chipsets support Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, and major global satellite navigation systems.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 662 |
| Modem | Snapdragon X61 5G Modem-RF System | Snapdragon X11 LTE Modem |
| 5G support | Yes | No |
| 4G LTE support | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum download speed | Up to 2.5Gbps | Up to 390Mbps |
| Maximum upload speed | Up to 900Mbps | Up to 150Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |