The Snapdragon 8 Elite and Snapdragon 765G are designed for different smartphone segments. Snapdragon 8 Elite is Qualcomm's flagship processor, delivering top-tier performance for AI, gaming, photography, and multitasking. Snapdragon 765G targets premium mid-range smartphones, offering reliable performance, integrated 5G connectivity, and efficient power consumption. The comparison below highlights the key differences in CPU, graphics, memory, multimedia, and connectivity.
General
Snapdragon 8 Elite powers flagship Android smartphones with the latest hardware and AI capabilities. Snapdragon 765G is built for premium mid-range devices, balancing performance, battery efficiency, and 5G connectivity for everyday use.
| Specification | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 765G |
|---|
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Announced | October 2024 | December 2019 |
| Model | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 765G |
| Target segment | Flagship smartphones | Premium mid-range smartphones |
| Network support | 5G/4G | 5G/4G |
| Manufacturing process | 3 nm | 7 nm |
CPU
Snapdragon 8 Elite features Qualcomm's custom Oryon CPU architecture with much higher clock speeds for AI processing, gaming, video editing, and intensive multitasking. Snapdragon 765G uses Kryo 475 CPU cores based on Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 architectures, providing dependable performance for everyday applications and moderate multitasking.
| Specification | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 765G |
|---|
| CPU architecture | Qualcomm Oryon | Kryo 475 (Cortex-A76 + Cortex-A55) |
| Total cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 2× Oryon Prime @ 4.32GHz + 6× Oryon Performance @ 3.53GHz | 1× Kryo 475 Prime @ 2.4GHz + 1× Kryo 475 Gold @ 2.2GHz |
| Efficiency cores | Integrated within Oryon cluster | 6× Kryo 475 Silver @ 1.8GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 4.32GHz | 2.4GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv9-A | ARMv8-A |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
| Process node | 3 nm | 7 nm |
Graphics
Graphics performance affects gaming, multimedia, and graphics-intensive applications. Snapdragon 8 Elite integrates the Adreno 830 GPU with hardware ray tracing and support for advanced gaming technologies. Snapdragon 765G uses the Adreno 620 GPU, delivering smooth Full HD gaming and reliable graphics performance for popular mobile games.
| Specification | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 765G |
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| GPU model | Adreno 830 | Adreno 620 |
| GPU architecture | Latest Adreno architecture | Adreno 600 series |
| Gaming capability | High-refresh AAA gaming, hardware ray tracing | Casual and mainstream Full HD gaming |
| Vulkan support | Vulkan 1.3 | Vulkan 1.1 |
| OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Video playback | Up to 8K HDR | Up to 4K HDR |
Memory
Memory technology influences multitasking, application loading, and overall system responsiveness. Snapdragon 8 Elite supports LPDDR5X memory with significantly higher bandwidth for demanding workloads. Snapdragon 765G uses LPDDR4X memory, providing stable performance for messaging, streaming, web browsing, and everyday multitasking.
| Specification | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 765G |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Maximum memory frequency | 5,300MHz | 2,133MHz |
| Memory bus width | 4 × 16-bit | 2 × 16-bit |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 85.3GB/s | 17GB/s |
| Maximum RAM support | 24GB | 12GB |
| ECC memory support | No | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
The image signal processor determines camera performance, video recording, display support, and storage compatibility. Snapdragon 8 Elite features Qualcomm Spectra Triple ISP for advanced computational photography and 8K HDR recording. Snapdragon 765G includes the Qualcomm Spectra 355 ISP, supporting high-resolution cameras and reliable 4K video recording.
| Specification | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 765G |
|---|
| ISP | Qualcomm Spectra Triple ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 355 ISP |
| Storage support | UFS 4.0, UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum display resolution | 4K UHD+ | QHD+ |
| Maximum refresh rate | Up to 240Hz (QHD+) / 144Hz (4K) | Up to 120Hz |
| Maximum camera resolution | 320MP | 192MP |
| Multi-camera support | Triple-camera simultaneous processing | Dual-camera support |
| Video capture | 8K30, 4K120, Dolby Vision HDR | 4K30 |
| Video playback | Up to 8K HDR | Up to 4K HDR |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265, AV1, VP9 | H.264, H.265, VP9 |
| Audio codecs | Qualcomm Aqstic, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | Qualcomm Aqstic, aptX HD |
Connectivity and network
Both processors include integrated 5G modems, but Snapdragon 8 Elite supports newer wireless technologies and much faster network speeds. Snapdragon 765G delivers reliable 5G connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, making it suitable for everyday streaming, gaming, and communication.
| Specification | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 765G |
|---|
| 5G modem | Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF System | Snapdragon X52 5G Modem-RF System |
| 5G support | Sub-6GHz, mmWave | Sub-6GHz, mmWave |
| Maximum download speed | 10Gbps | 3.7Gbps |
| Maximum upload speed | 3.5Gbps | 1.6Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS |