General info
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 732G are two powerful processors designed for different tiers of smartphones. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is a newer and more advanced chipset aimed at mid-range to premium devices, offering better performance and efficiency. On the other hand, the Snapdragon 732G is targeted at the upper mid-range segment, providing solid gaming and overall performance.
| Specifications | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 732G |
| Announced | 20 May 2022 | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Class | Mid-range to premium | Upper mid-range |
| Model number | SM7450-AB | SM7150-AB |
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
CPU
Both chipsets feature robust CPU architectures, but the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 has a more advanced design with newer technology, offering better performance and energy efficiency. It uses the latest ARM cores, while the Snapdragon 732G is based on older but still capable technology.
| Specifications | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 732G |
| Architecture | ARMv9-A | ARMv8-A |
| Cores | 8 (1x Cortex-A710, 3x Cortex-A710, 4x Cortex-A510) | 8 (2x Kryo 470 Gold, 6x Kryo 470 Silver) |
| Frequency | Up to 2.4 GHz | Up to 2.3 GHz |
| Instruction set | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Process | 4 nm | 8 nm |
| TDP (Sustained Power Limit) | No | No |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | Samsung |
Graphics
The GPU in Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is more advanced, providing superior gaming and graphic performance compared to the Snapdragon 732G. It supports newer technologies and higher performance metrics, making it a better choice for graphic-intensive applications.
| Specifications | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 732G |
| SoC | Yes | Yes |
| GPU name | Adreno 662 | Adreno 618 |
| Architecture | Adreno | Adreno |
| GPU frequency | 490 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Execution units | No | No |
| Shading units | No | No |
| Total shaders | No | No |
| FLOPS | 1.5 TFLOPS | 0.9 TFLOPS |
| Vulkan version | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenCL version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DirectX version | 12 | 12 |
Memory
Both chipsets support advanced memory technologies, but the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 offers higher memory bandwidth and efficiency, supporting faster and more efficient RAM configurations suitable for demanding applications.
| Specifications | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 732G |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| Memory frequency | 3200 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Bus | 2x 16-bit | 2x 16-bit |
| Max bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 17 GB/s |
| Max size | 16 GB | 8 GB |
Multimedia (ISP)
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 features a more capable ISP (Image Signal Processor), allowing for better camera support, higher resolution video capture, and playback capabilities. It is designed to handle more advanced multimedia tasks compared to the Snapdragon 732G.
| Specifications | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 732G |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Max display resolution | 3360 x 1440 | 3360 x 1440 |
| Max camera resolution | 200 MP | 192 MP |
| Video capture | 4K at 60 fps | 4K at 30 fps |
| Video playback | 8K at 30 fps | 4K at 60 fps |
| Video codecs | H.265, H.264, VP9 | H.265, H.264, VP9 |
| Audio codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD | AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
Connectivity and network
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 features more advanced connectivity options, including support for 5G, which provides faster download and upload speeds compared to the 4G-only Snapdragon 732G. This makes it more future-proof and capable of handling more advanced network requirements.
| Specifications | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 732G |
| Modem | Snapdragon X62 | Snapdragon X15 |
| 4G support | Yes | Yes |
| 5G support | Yes | No |
| Download speed | Up to 4.4 Gbps | Up to 800 Mbps |
| Upload speed | Up to 3 Gbps | Up to 150 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | 6E | 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
