The Snapdragon 8 Elite and Snapdragon 690 are 5G mobile processors developed for flagship and upper budget smartphones respectively. Both support advanced connectivity, AI processing, camera technologies, and high-quality displays. Snapdragon 8 Elite introduces Qualcomm's custom Oryon CPU architecture, a 3nm manufacturing process, LPDDR5X memory, and next-generation graphics, while Snapdragon 690 focuses on reliable everyday performance using Kryo CPU cores, Adreno graphics, and efficient 5G connectivity.
General
Snapdragon 8 Elite represents Qualcomm's flagship mobile platform built for premium Android smartphones requiring advanced AI, gaming, and imaging capabilities. Snapdragon 690 targets affordable 5G smartphones with balanced everyday performance, efficient power consumption, and dependable connectivity for daily smartphone usage.
| Specification | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 690 |
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| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Model | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 690 |
| Launch date | October 2024 | June 2020 |
| Target segment | Flagship smartphones | Upper budget 5G smartphones |
| Cellular technology | 5G/4G | 5G/4G |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | 8nm |
CPU
Snapdragon 8 Elite introduces Qualcomm's custom Oryon CPU architecture designed for intensive multitasking, AI workloads, high-end gaming, and professional content creation. Snapdragon 690 uses Kryo 560 CPU cores based on Cortex-A77 and Cortex-A55 architectures, providing dependable performance for web browsing, video streaming, messaging, navigation, and productivity applications.
| Specification | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 690 |
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| CPU architecture | Qualcomm Oryon | Kryo 560 (Cortex-A77 + Cortex-A55) |
| Core count | 8-core | 8-core |
| Performance cores | 2x Oryon Prime@4.32GHz + 6x Oryon Performance@3.53GHz | 2x Kryo 560 Gold (Cortex-A77)@2.0GHz |
| Efficiency cores | Integrated within Oryon cluster | 6x Kryo 560 Silver (Cortex-A55)@1.7GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 4.32GHz | 2.0GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv9-A | ARMv8-A |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
Snapdragon 8 Elite features the Adreno 830 GPU, enabling hardware ray tracing, AI-assisted graphics rendering, HDR gaming, and high-refresh-rate gameplay. Snapdragon 690 integrates the Adreno 619L GPU, delivering smooth graphics for casual games, HD video playback, and everyday multimedia applications while maintaining efficient power consumption.
| Specification | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 690 |
|---|
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 619L |
| GPU generation | Latest Adreno architecture | Adreno 600 series |
| Gaming capability | QHD+/4K gaming, up to 240fps (supported titles) | HD/FHD casual gaming, up to 120fps |
| Vulkan | Vulkan 1.3 | Vulkan 1.1 |
| OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Hardware video acceleration | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Snapdragon 8 Elite supports the latest LPDDR5X memory with significantly higher bandwidth for AI processing, gaming, 8K video recording, and professional multitasking. Snapdragon 690 supports LPDDR4X memory, providing sufficient performance for web browsing, messaging, video streaming, and routine smartphone applications while maintaining efficient battery usage.
| Specification | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 690 |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Maximum memory frequency | 5,300MHz (10,667Mbps effective) | 1,866MHz (3,733Mbps effective) |
| Memory bus width | 4 × 16-bit | 2 × 16-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 85.3GB/s | 14.9GB/s |
| Maximum RAM support | 24GB | 8GB |
| ECC memory support | Yes | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
Snapdragon 8 Elite integrates Qualcomm's latest Triple Spectra AI ISP for computational photography, advanced HDR processing, semantic segmentation, and up to 8K HDR video recording. Snapdragon 690 features the Qualcomm Spectra 355L ISP, supporting high-resolution photography, dual-camera processing, Full HD displays, and smooth video capture for everyday smartphone photography.
| Specification | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 690 |
|---|
| ISP | Qualcomm Triple Spectra AI ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 355L ISP |
| Storage support | UFS 4.0/UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.1/UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum display resolution | 4K UHD+ | FHD+ |
| Maximum display refresh rate | Up to 240Hz | Up to 120Hz |
| Maximum camera resolution | 320MP | 192MP |
| Multi-camera support | Triple camera | Triple camera |
| Video capture | Up to 8K HDR at 30fps, 4K at 120fps | Up to 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 120fps |
| Video playback | Up to 8K HDR | Up to 4K HDR |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1, VP9 | H.264, H.265/HEVC, VP9 |
Connection and network
Snapdragon 8 Elite integrates the Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF System with faster download speeds, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and advanced AI-assisted wireless connectivity. Snapdragon 690 incorporates the Snapdragon X51 5G modem with dependable Sub-6GHz connectivity, Wi-Fi 6 support, and Bluetooth 5.1 for reliable everyday wireless performance.
| Specification | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 690 |
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| Modem | Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF System | Snapdragon X51 5G Modem-RF System |
| 5G support | Sub-6GHz SA/NSA and mmWave | Sub-6GHz SA/NSA |
| Maximum download speed | Up to 10Gbps | Up to 2.5Gbps |
| Maximum upload speed | Up to 3.5Gbps | Up to 660Mbps |
| LTE | LTE Advanced Pro | LTE Advanced Pro |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC |