The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 780G compare across manufacturing technology, CPU architecture, graphics, memory support, multimedia capabilities, and connectivity features. These specifications influence application responsiveness, gaming performance, photography, battery efficiency, wireless connectivity, and overall smartphone experience.
General
The Snapdragon 780G entered the market in 2021 for premium mid-range smartphones, while Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 arrived in 2023 for affordable 5G devices. Both integrate Qualcomm's 5G modem technology and modern multimedia capabilities, but they target different smartphone segments with different CPU and GPU designs.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 780G |
|---|
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Launch date | June 2023 | March 2021 |
| Model number | SM4450 | SM7350-AB |
| Segment | Entry-level 5G | Premium mid-range 5G |
| Network | 5G | 5G |
| Process node | 4nm | 5nm |
| Foundry | Samsung | Samsung |
CPU
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 uses Qualcomm Kryo CPU cores built around Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 designs to improve daily responsiveness and power efficiency. Snapdragon 780G features one high-performance Cortex-A78 core together with three additional Cortex-A78 cores, making it suitable for heavier multitasking, gaming, and content creation.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 780G |
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| CPU architecture | Kryo (Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55) | Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55 |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 2 × Cortex-A78@2.2GHz | 1 × Cortex-A78@2.4GHz + 3 × Cortex-A78@2.2GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6 × Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 4 × Cortex-A55@1.9GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | Up to 2.2GHz | 2.4GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 780G integrate different generations of Qualcomm Adreno GPUs for gaming, graphics rendering, and multimedia. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2's Adreno 613 is designed for everyday gaming, while Snapdragon 780G's Adreno 642 provides higher graphics throughput for demanding games, HDR gaming, and higher frame rates.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 780G |
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| GPU | Adreno 613 | Adreno 642 |
| GPU architecture | Qualcomm Adreno 6 Series | Qualcomm Adreno 6 Series |
| GPU frequency | Up to 955MHz | Up to 490MHz |
| Gaming capability | HD to FHD casual gaming | FHD+ high-refresh gaming |
| Recommended gaming resolution | Up to FHD+ | Up to FHD+ |
| Supported frame rate | Up to 120fps (supported display) | Up to 144fps (supported display) |
| 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 780G support modern memory technologies that influence application loading, multitasking, and gaming. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 introduces LPDDR5 memory support for higher transfer speeds, while Snapdragon 780G supports high-speed LPDDR4X memory for premium mid-range smartphones.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 780G |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5, LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Maximum memory frequency | 3200MHz (LPDDR5-6400) | 2133MHz (LPDDR4X-4266) |
| Maximum data rate | 6400Mbps | 4266Mbps |
| Memory bus width | 2 × 16-bit | 2 × 16-bit |
| Maximum bandwidth | 25.6GB/s | 17GB/s |
| Maximum RAM supported | 16GB | 16GB |
| ECC memory | No | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
Both processors include Qualcomm Spectra image signal processors for photography and video recording. Snapdragon 780G integrates a triple Spectra 570 ISP capable of processing three camera streams simultaneously, while Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 features Qualcomm Spectra ISP for high-resolution photography and Full HD video recording.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 780G |
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| ISP | Qualcomm Spectra ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 570 Triple ISP |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum display resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz (FHD+)/60Hz (QHD+) |
| Maximum camera resolution | 108MP | 192MP |
| Triple camera support | No | Yes |
| Video capture | 1080p@60fps | 4K HDR@30fps |
| Video playback | 1080p | 4K HDR |
| HEVC | Yes | Yes |
| H.264 | Yes | Yes |
| H.265 | Yes | Yes |
| VP9 | Yes | Yes |
| AV1 decode | Yes | No |
Connectivity and network
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 780G integrate Qualcomm 5G modems with support for fast mobile data, navigation, and wireless connectivity. Snapdragon 780G adds Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, while Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 uses the newer Snapdragon X61 modem together with Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 780G |
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| Modem | Snapdragon X61 5G | Snapdragon X53 5G |
| 5G support | Sub-6GHz | Sub-6GHz, mmWave |
| Peak download speed | 2.5Gbps | 3.3Gbps |
| Peak upload speed | 900Mbps | 1.6Gbps |
| 4G LTE download | 800Mbps | 1.2Gbps |
| 4G LTE upload | 210Mbps | 210Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1 |