The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is designed to push premium, battery-efficient 4nm technology and high-speed 5G connectivity into highly affordable smartphones like the POCO M8 Power and Honor 600 Smart.
In contrast, the Dimensity 7400 targets mid-range devices with a focus on achieving peak performance. It’s quite popular in the segment, but with Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 phones now starting to arrive in the market, people are wondering if the new Snapdragon chip would be a smart choice. Take a look at the benchmark scores and key differences to find out the right upgrade for your needs.
Quick answer
– Choose Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 if you prioritize excellent power efficiency and everyday reliability over peak performance.
– Choose Dimensity 7400 if you prioritize gaming performance and modern connectivity features.
Here’s the spec sheet to begin with:
| Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Dimensity 7400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2025 | February 2025 |
| Process node | 4nm (Samsung) | 4nm (TSMC) |
| CPU | 2 x 2.3 GHz — Cortex-A78 6 x 2.0 GHz — Cortex-A55 | 4 x 2.6 GHz — Cortex-A78 4 x 2.0 GHz — Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 613 120fps display refresh rate support | Mali-G615 MC2 MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technology |
| NPU | Yes | MediaTek NPU 655 |
| Memory | LPDDR5 up to 3.2 GHz | LPDDR5 up to 3.2 GHz |
| Storage | UFS 2.2, UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2, UFS 3.1 |
| Camera | Qualcomm Spectra Dual ISP (12-bit) up to 108MP single camera up to 36MP single camera at 30fps with zero shutter lag up to 16MP + 16MP dual cameras at 30fps with zero shutter lag up to 1080p video recording hardware-based noise reduction (MFNR) | MediaTek Imagiq 950 ISP (12-bit) up to 200MP single camera up to 4K video recording at 30fps Google Ultra HDR support hardware-based noise reduction (MCNR) |
| Connectivity | Snapdragon X61 modem download speed: up to 2.5 Gbps upload speed: up to 0.9 Gbps Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5.1 sub-6 GHz only | MediaTek 5G modem download speed: up to 3.27 Gbps (cellular) Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.4 sub-6 GHz only |
Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Benchmark scores
Note: The benchmark tests were performed on the POCO M8 Power 5G (powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4) and the iQOO Z10R (powered by the Dimensity 7400).
Geekbench score
The Dimensity 7400 achieves higher scores in both single-core and multi-core performance tests. The single-core performance is up by 9%, while the lead in the multi-core test jumps to 29%.
The spec sheet tells why there’s a significant difference between multi-core scores. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 has two performance cores, while the Dimensity 7400 has four, and all of them run at higher speeds.
| Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Dimensity 7400 | |
| Single core | 952 | 1042 |
| Multi core | 2328 | 3014 |
AnTuTu score
On the AnTuTu v11 benchmark, the Dimensity 7400 achieves over 900K, whereas the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 just crosses 600K. That’s a solid 48% boost in total score for the Dimensity chip. The picture becomes much clearer once you look at the breakdown.
The Dimensity 7400 gets about a 35% higher CPU score, but the lead in GPU score is a massive 300%. That’s not a glitch, but the Dimensity 7400 has a much more powerful GPU and better gaming optimizations. Memory performance, as per AnTuTu, is nearly the same for both chips, but the UX score is up 55% for the Dimensity chip.
| Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu score | 623,464 | 925,061 |
| CPU | 251,733 | 340,697 |
| GPU | 36,348 | 145,500 |
| Memory | 154,338 | 157,129 |
| UX | 181,045 | 281,735 |
3DMark score
Wild Life Extreme Stress Test
To better evaluate the gaming performance, we put both chips through the Wild Life Extreme Stress test. It’s designed to evaluate sustained GPU performance and thermal throttling under heavy graphical loads.
At the peak, the Dimensity 7400 delivers more than 4x faster gaming performance compared to the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. Even the low/base performance of the Dimensity 7400 is over 4x higher.
| Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Dimensity 7400 | |
| High score | 191 | 850 |
| Low score | 189 | 846 |
| Stability | 99% | 99.5% |
Across every benchmark test we ran them through, the Dimensity 7400 completely outclasses the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. However, there are additional factors to consider before reaching a conclusion, such as camera capabilities and connectivity standards. Let’s look at them in the following section.
Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Key differences
While both are 4nm chips, the Dimensity 7400 has been manufactured at TSMC’s facilities, which usually deliver slightly better performance and power efficiency than Samsung’s. The latter has been used to manufacture the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4.
The CPU architecture makes a big difference here. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 uses a ‘2+6’ setup, featuring two performance cores and six efficiency cores. In contrast, the Dimensity 7400 uses a ‘4+4’ configuration, bringing in two additional performance cores. The Dimensity 7400 also reaches a higher peak clock speed of 2.6 GHz (vs. 2.3 GHz on the SD 4 Gen 4).
For gaming and other graphics-related work, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 has an Adreno 613 GPU. On the other hand, the Dimensity 7400 is equipped with a more powerful dual-core Mali-G615 GPU, featuring a higher peak frequency and better computational capabilities.
Furthermore, the Dimensity chip includes a suite of gaming enhancements to optimize visual quality, performance, and network connectivity. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 lacks Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, which are typically found on mid-range and flagship chips.
The Dimensity 7400 also excels in camera capabilities, supporting up to 200MP single-camera and 4K video recording, while the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is limited to 108MP single-camera and 1080p video recording. Additionally, the Dimensity chip supports the Google Ultra HDR format.
On the connectivity side, the Dimensity 7400 delivers a higher peak speed over 5G (3.27 vs 2.5 Gbps) and supports newer Bluetooth and Wi-Fi standards. That means devices powered by Dimensity 7400 should achieve better Wi-Fi stability in crowded places, as well as more stable Bluetooth connections and better audio transmission.
Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Which one should you choose?
Choosing between Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 and Dimensity 7400 isn’t difficult if you know your performance needs and usage style. The Snapdragon chip prioritizes overall battery efficiency, reliable everyday performance, and affordable 5G connectivity. It’s best suited for standard tasks like browsing, media consumption, and basic multitasking.
On the other hand, the Dimensity 7400 delivers superior raw performance and a significantly better gaming experience. It also offers a higher-resolution camera, higher-resolution video recording, and modern connectivity features such as Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4.
Pick the one that checks most of your boxes.
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