The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 778G 5G are 5G mobile processors built for budget and premium mid-range smartphones respectively. Both support advanced AI, camera, memory and display technologies. Snapdragon 778G 5G provides higher CPU and GPU capability for gaming and demanding applications, while Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 focuses on efficient daily performance, improved battery life and reliable 5G connectivity using Qualcomm's first 4nm Snapdragon 4-series platform.
General
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is designed for affordable 5G smartphones with a 4nm process and Snapdragon X61 modem. Snapdragon 778G 5G targets upper mid-range smartphones using TSMC's 6nm process, Snapdragon X53 modem and enhanced AI, gaming and camera capabilities.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 778G 5G |
|---|
| Launch date | June 2023 | May 2021 |
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Model number | SM4450 | SM7325 |
| Target segment | Budget 5G | Premium mid-range 5G |
| Network | 5G | 5G |
| Process node | 4nm | 6nm |
| Foundry | Samsung | TSMC |
CPU
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 uses two Kryo performance cores for responsive daily applications like Chrome, WhatsApp and YouTube. Snapdragon 778G 5G uses a 1+3+4 Kryo 670 architecture that delivers additional processing capability for gaming, multitasking, video editing and productivity applications.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 778G 5G |
|---|
| CPU architecture | Kryo (2 Performance + 6 Efficiency) | Kryo 670 |
| Core count | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 2x Kryo up to 2.2GHz | 1x Kryo 670 Prime@2.4GHz + 3x Kryo 670 Gold@2.2GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6x Kryo@2.0GHz | 4x Kryo 670 Silver@1.9GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | Up to 2.2GHz (2.3GHz variant available) | 2.4GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8 64-bit | ARMv8 64-bit |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 778G 5G include Qualcomm Adreno GPUs built for different performance levels. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 focuses on smooth everyday graphics, while Snapdragon 778G 5G adds Snapdragon Elite Gaming technologies, higher graphics throughput and support for demanding mobile games at higher visual settings.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 778G 5G |
|---|
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Adreno 642L |
| GPU architecture | Qualcomm Adreno | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU frequency | Up to 955MHz | Up to 490MHz |
| Gaming capability | Casual games, HD graphics | Advanced mobile gaming, Snapdragon Elite Gaming |
| Maximum display resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ |
| Maximum refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 144Hz (FHD+) |
| Vulkan | Vulkan 1.1 | Vulkan 1.1 |
| OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 FP | 2.0 FP |
| Hardware video acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| AI-assisted graphics | Yes | Yes |
Memory
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 778G 5G support modern LPDDR memory technologies for responsive multitasking. Snapdragon 778G 5G supports faster LPDDR5 memory with greater bandwidth, helping applications such as 4K video editing, gaming and multitasking maintain higher performance under sustained workloads.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 778G 5G |
|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5, LPDDR4X | LPDDR5, LPDDR4X |
| Maximum memory frequency | 3200MHz (LPDDR5 6400MT/s) | 3200MHz (LPDDR5 6400MT/s) |
| Memory speed | 6400Mbps | 6400Mbps |
| Bus width | 2 x 16-bit | 2 x 16-bit |
| Maximum bandwidth | 25.6GB/s | 25.6GB/s |
| Maximum RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| eMMC support | No | No |
| ECC memory | No | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 includes Qualcomm Spectra ISP with support for high-resolution photography and FHD+ displays. Snapdragon 778G 5G integrates the triple Qualcomm Spectra 570L ISP, enabling simultaneous triple-camera capture, higher-resolution image processing and 4K HDR recording for content creators.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 778G 5G |
|---|
| ISP | Qualcomm Spectra ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 570L Triple ISP |
| ISP configuration | Triple ISP | Triple ISP |
| Maximum camera resolution | 108MP | 192MP |
| Triple camera support | Yes | Yes |
| Zero shutter lag | Up to 32MP | Up to 36MP triple capture |
| Video capture | 1080p@60fps | 4K HDR@30fps |
| Video playback | FHD playback | 4K HDR playback |
| Maximum display resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ |
| Maximum display refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 144Hz (FHD+) |
| HDR support | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| HEVC | Yes | Yes |
| H.264 | Yes | Yes |
| VP9 | Yes | Yes |
| AV1 decoding | Yes | Yes |
| Storage interface | UFS 3.1/UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Connectivity and network
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 integrates the Snapdragon X61 5G Modem-RF System with Release 16 support for efficient everyday connectivity. Snapdragon 778G 5G integrates the Snapdragon X53 5G Modem-RF System with both mmWave and Sub-6GHz support, enabling higher theoretical download speeds and broader premium-network capabilities.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 778G 5G |
|---|
| Modem | Snapdragon X61 5G | Snapdragon X53 5G |
| 5G support | Sub-6GHz | Sub-6GHz and mmWave |
| 5G download speed | Up to 2.5Gbps | Up to 3.3Gbps |
| 5G upload speed | Up to 900Mbps | Up to 900Mbps |
| 4G LTE download | Up to 1.0Gbps | Up to 1.2Gbps |
| 4G LTE upload | Up to 210Mbps | Up to 210Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |