The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 768G 5G are Qualcomm processors built for 5G smartphones. The Snapdragon 768G 5G offers higher CPU clock speeds and stronger graphics performance for demanding tasks, while the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 features a newer CPU architecture, LPDDR5 memory support (faster memory for smoother multitasking), and a 4 nm manufacturing process (improves power efficiency and battery life).
General
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is designed for budget 5G smartphones that need reliable everyday performance. The Snapdragon 768G 5G targets upper mid-range devices with faster processing, enhanced gaming features, and advanced AI capabilities for more demanding workloads.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 768G 5G |
|---|
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Model | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 768G 5G |
| Launch date | June 2023 | May 2020 |
| Target segment | Budget 5G smartphones | Upper mid-range 5G smartphones |
| Cellular technology | 5G/4G | 5G/4G |
| Manufacturing process | 4 nm (improves efficiency and reduces power consumption) | 7 nm |
| Foundry | Samsung | TSMC |
CPU
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 combines two Cortex-A78 performance cores with six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores to deliver balanced performance and power efficiency. The Snapdragon 768G 5G uses Kryo 475 CPU cores based on Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 architectures, offering higher clock speeds for gaming, multitasking, productivity, and content creation.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 768G 5G |
|---|
| CPU architecture | Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55 | Kryo 475 (Cortex-A76 + Cortex-A55) |
| CPU cores | 8-core | 8-core |
| Performance cores | 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz | 1 × Kryo 475 Prime @ 2.8 GHz + 1 × Kryo 475 Gold @ 2.4 GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | 6 × Kryo 475 Silver @ 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8-A |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 includes the Adreno 613 GPU for smooth everyday graphics, casual gaming, and multimedia playback. The Snapdragon 768G 5G features the more powerful Adreno 620 GPU with Snapdragon Elite Gaming technologies, making it better suited for advanced gaming and graphics-intensive applications.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 768G 5G |
|---|
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Adreno 620 |
| GPU architecture | Adreno 6-series | Adreno 600-series |
| Gaming capability | HD and FHD gaming | Advanced FHD gaming |
| Maximum gaming refresh | Up to 120 fps (supported titles, for smoother gameplay) | Up to 120 fps (supported titles, for smoother gameplay) |
| Vulkan | Vulkan 1.1 | Vulkan 1.1 |
| OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Hardware video acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| AI-assisted graphics | Yes | Yes |
Memory
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports both LPDDR5 and LPDDR4X memory. LPDDR5 offers higher memory bandwidth, which helps apps load faster, improves multitasking, and enhances camera performance. The Snapdragon 768G 5G supports LPDDR4X memory with a dual-channel design for stable everyday performance and smooth application switching.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 768G 5G |
|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5, LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Maximum memory frequency | 6400 Mbps (LPDDR5)4266 Mbps (LPDDR4X) | 2133 MHz |
| Memory bus width | 2 × 16-bit | 2 × 16-bit |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 17 GB/s |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| ECC memory support | No | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 uses the Qualcomm Spectra ISP and supports cameras up to 108 MP, FHD+ displays, and refresh rates up to 120 Hz (makes scrolling and animations smoother). The Snapdragon 768G 5G features the Qualcomm Spectra 355 ISP with support for up to 192 MP cameras, triple-camera setups, and 4K video recording.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 768G 5G |
|---|
| ISP | Qualcomm Spectra ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 355 ISP |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum display resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ |
| Maximum display refresh rate | Up to 120 Hz | Up to 120 Hz |
| Maximum camera resolution | 108 MP | 192 MP |
| Dual camera support | 16 MP + 16 MP | 22 MP + 22 MP |
| Triple camera support | — | 22 MP + 22 MP + 22 MP |
| Video capture | 1080p @ 60 fps | 4K @ 30 fps |
| Video playback | 1080p H.264/H.265/VP9 | 4K H.264/H.265/VP9 |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9 | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9 |
Connectivity and network
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 comes with the Snapdragon X61 5G modem, supporting Sub-6 GHz 5G networks, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.1. The Snapdragon 768G 5G features the Snapdragon X52 5G modem with both mmWave and Sub-6 GHz support, along with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 for faster wireless connectivity where supported.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 768G 5G |
|---|
| Modem | Snapdragon X61 5G | Snapdragon X52 5G |
| 5G support | Sub-6 GHz SA/NSA | mmWave and Sub-6 GHz SA/NSA |
| 4G LTE | LTE Cat.18 | LTE Cat.22 |
| Maximum download speed | 2.5 Gbps | 3.7 Gbps |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbps | 1.6 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, NavIC, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, NavIC, BeiDou, QZSS |