The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 720G compare manufacturing technology, CPU architecture, graphics processing, memory support, multimedia capabilities, storage compatibility, AI features, and connectivity technologies. These hardware specifications directly influence application responsiveness, gaming, photography, multitasking, battery efficiency, network performance, and overall smartphone experience.
General
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is Qualcomm's 5G mobile platform designed for affordable smartphones with modern connectivity, while Snapdragon 720G targets premium mid-range 4G smartphones with Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, advanced AI processing, HDR multimedia support, and efficient everyday performance.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 720G |
|---|
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Model | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 720G |
| Launch date | June 2023 | January 2020 |
| Target segment | Budget 5G smartphones | Mid-range gaming smartphones |
| Cellular technology | 5G/4G | 4G LTE |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | 8nm |
| Foundry | Samsung | Samsung |
CPU
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 combines two Cortex-A78 performance cores and six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores to balance performance and power efficiency. Snapdragon 720G integrates Kryo 465 CPU cores based on Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 architectures, delivering responsive multitasking, gaming, productivity, browsing, and multimedia performance.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 720G |
|---|
| CPU architecture | Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55 | Kryo 465 (Cortex-A76 + Cortex-A55) |
| CPU cores | 8-core | 8-core |
| Performance cores | 2x Cortex-A78@2.2GHz | 2x Kryo 465 Gold (Cortex-A76)@2.3GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6x Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 6x Kryo 465 Silver (Cortex-A55)@1.8GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 2.2GHz | 2.3GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8-A |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 integrates the Adreno 613 GPU for HD and FHD gaming, multimedia playback, and Vulkan-based graphics rendering. Snapdragon 720G features the Adreno 618 GPU with Snapdragon Elite Gaming technologies, supporting higher graphics workloads, HDR gaming, responsive rendering, and hardware-accelerated multimedia for popular mobile games and everyday entertainment.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 720G |
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| GPU | Adreno 613 | Adreno 618 |
| GPU architecture | Adreno 6-series | Adreno 600-series |
| Gaming capability | HD and FHD gaming | HDR gaming and FHD gaming |
| Maximum gaming refresh | Up to 120fps (supported titles) | Up to 120fps (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 responsiveness, and memory bandwidth. Snapdragon 720G supports LPDDR4X memory with dual-channel architecture, enabling efficient application loading, smooth social media usage, gaming, photography, and productivity across everyday smartphone workloads.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 720G |
|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5, LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Maximum memory frequency | 6400Mbps (LPDDR5), 4266Mbps (LPDDR4X) | 1866MHz (LPDDR4X) |
| Memory bus width | 2 × 16-bit | 2 × 16-bit |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6GB/s | 14.9GB/s |
| Maximum RAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| ECC memory support | No | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 features the Qualcomm Spectra ISP with support for up to 108MP cameras, FHD+ displays, and 120Hz refresh rates. Snapdragon 720G integrates the Qualcomm Spectra 350L ISP with support for up to 192MP photography, HDR image processing, advanced AI camera enhancements, 4K video recording, and premium multimedia capabilities.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 720G |
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| ISP | Qualcomm Spectra ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 350L ISP |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1, UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum display resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ |
| Maximum display refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 90Hz |
| Maximum camera resolution | 108MP | 192MP |
| Dual camera support | 16MP + 16MP | 22MP + 22MP |
| Video capture | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Video playback | 1080p H.264/H.265/VP9 | 4K UHD H.264/H.265/VP9 |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9 | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9 |
Connectivity and network
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 integrates the Snapdragon X61 5G modem for Sub-6GHz connectivity and modern wireless communications. Snapdragon 720G includes the Snapdragon X15 LTE modem with fast 4G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6 support, Bluetooth 5.1, dual-frequency GNSS, and advanced positioning technologies for reliable communication, navigation, and multimedia streaming.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 720G |
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| Modem | Snapdragon X61 5G | Snapdragon X15 LTE |
| 5G support | Sub-6GHz SA/NSA | No |
| 4G LTE | LTE Cat.18 | LTE Cat.15 |
| Maximum download speed | 2.5Gbps | 800Mbps |
| Maximum upload speed | 900Mbps | 150Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax Ready) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, NavIC, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, NavIC, BeiDou, QZSS |