The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 730G are mobile processors built for budget and mid range smartphones, combining efficient CPU performance with advanced connectivity features. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 uses a 4nm process with 5G support, while Snapdragon 730G uses an 8nm process focused on gaming and multimedia performance. Both processors support multi core CPU designs, dedicated GPUs, and camera technologies for everyday smartphone usage.
General
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 730G differ in launch period, manufacturing process, connectivity support, and target smartphone segment. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is a 2023 budget 5G chipset built on Samsung 4nm technology, while Snapdragon 730G is a 2019 gaming oriented 4G chipset built on Samsung 8nm technology.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 730G |
|---|
| Launch date | June 2023 | April 2019 |
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Model | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 730G |
| Target segment | Budget 5G smartphones | Mid range gaming smartphones |
| Network support | 5G | 4G LTE |
| Process node | 4nm (Samsung) | 8nm (Samsung) |
| Foundry | Samsung Foundry | Samsung Foundry |
CPU
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 uses Qualcomm Kryo CPU architecture with Cortex-A78 performance cores and Cortex-A55 efficiency cores, while Snapdragon 730G uses Kryo 470 architecture with Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 cores. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 reaches 2.2GHz clock speed, while Snapdragon 730G also reaches 2.2GHz with an older CPU design.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 730G |
|---|
| CPU architecture | Kryo CPU with Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores | Kryo 470 with Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 cores |
| Performance cores | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 2.2GHz | 2.2GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8-A |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 uses Adreno 613 GPU for casual gaming and multimedia tasks, while Snapdragon 730G uses Adreno 618 GPU with gaming focused enhancements. Snapdragon 730G supports Vulkan 1.1 and OpenGL ES 3.2 for games such as PUBG Mobile and Asphalt 9, while Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports modern graphics APIs for casual titles.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 730G |
|---|
| GPU model | Adreno 613 | Adreno 618 |
| GPU generation | Adreno 600 series | Adreno 600 series |
| Gaming resolution/fps | Full HD gaming at standard frame rates | Full HD gaming with gaming focused optimisation |
| Vulkan support | Vulkan 1.1 | Vulkan 1.1 |
| OpenGL ES support | OpenGL ES 3.2 | OpenGL ES 3.2 |
| Hardware video acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| AI upscaling | Supported through Qualcomm AI Engine | Supported through Qualcomm AI Engine |
Memory
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 730G support different memory technologies based on their launch generation. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports LPDDR5 memory with higher frequency capability, while Snapdragon 730G supports LPDDR4X memory designed for mid range smartphones. Both processors support everyday multitasking such as WhatsApp, Chrome browsing, YouTube streaming, and social media switching.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 730G |
|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| Maximum frequency | 3200MHz | 1866MHz |
| Bus width | 2x16-bit | 2x16-bit |
| Bandwidth | 25.6GB/s | 14.9GB/s |
| Maximum RAM support | 8GB | 8GB |
| ECC support | No | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 uses Qualcomm Spectra ISP with support for 108MP camera sensors and Full HD+ displays, while Snapdragon 730G uses Spectra 350 ISP supporting up to 192MP camera sensors. Snapdragon 730G supports 4K video capture, while Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 focuses on 1080p video recording for budget 5G smartphones.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 730G |
|---|
| ISP name | Qualcomm Spectra ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 350 ISP |
| UFS version | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum display resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ |
| Maximum display refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Maximum camera resolution | 108MP | 192MP |
| Multi-camera support | Dual camera support | Triple camera support |
| Video capture | 1080p60 | 4K30 |
| Video playback | 1080p60 | 4K60 |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265, VP9 | H.264, H.265, VP9 |
Connectivity and network
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 integrates the Snapdragon X61 5G modem for budget smartphones with 5G connectivity, while Snapdragon 730G uses the Snapdragon X15 LTE Modem for 4G devices. Both processors support Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 for wireless connections, navigation, and streaming use cases.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 730G |
|---|
| 5G modem | Snapdragon X61 | Not supported |
| 4G modem | Snapdragon X61 | Snapdragon X15 LTE |
| Maximum download speed | 2.5Gbps | 800Mbps |
| Maximum upload speed | 900Mbps | 150Mbps |
| 5G bands | Sub-6GHz | Not supported |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |