Qualcomm has been the preferred choice among Android users for years, but MediaTek has worked really hard to close the gap. Take the Dimensity 9500, for example: it goes toe-to-toe with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in benchmarks and real-world use. This year will be much more crucial for the two brands as they gear up to unveil their first 2nm chips.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Dimensity 9600 will be among the first smartphone chips to utilize the cutting-edge 2nm process node. The two chips will also bring upgraded hardware and software features. So, it’s exciting to see how these two flagship chipsets will stack up against each other.

When will the chips be announced?

Qualcomm will announce its new chips at the upcoming Snapdragon Summit, scheduled to take place from September 22nd to 24th. Alongside the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, the chip giant is expected to unveil the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.

MediaTek hasn’t announced a date for its next event, where it will unveil next-generation mobile chipsets, but it usually happens a few days before Qualcomm’s event. So, we can expect the new Dimensity flagships to drop around the second or third week of September.

Much like Qualcomm, MediaTek will also reportedly have multiple chips in the Dimensity 9600 series. Leaks say there could be at least three variants: the standard Dimensity 9600, Dimensity 9600 Pro, and Dimensity 9600s.

While there are still a few weeks left for official announcements, we’ve already gathered enough details from credible leaksters to give you a bigger picture of what’s to come.

Note: A recent leak suggests MediaTek may skip the standard Dimensity 9600. Instead, it’s said to announce three chipsets in the lineup: Dimensity 9600s, Dimensity 9600 Pro, and Dimensity 9600 Pro Max. Since there isn’t enough solid evidence around that, it’s best to take it with a pinch of salt.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 vs Dimensity 9600: Here’s what to expect

One of the biggest highlights of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Dimensity 9600 is that both chipsets will use TSMC’s most advanced 2nm process. It is expected to bring a major reduction in power consumption. This means the chips would consume less power for the same level of performance and deliver better thermal efficiency.

Regarding the CPU layout, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is said to feature a new “2+3+3” layout instead of the regular “2+6” arrangement, prioritizing efficiency over raw CPU performance. It could come with 16MB of L2 cache and 6MB of system-level cache.

The Dimensity 9600 is also said to feature the same “2+3+3” CPU layout, but it will use new-generation ARM cores, whereas the Snapdragon chip uses custom-designed Oryon cores.

Leaks suggest that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will feature a new Adreno 845 GPU with 12MB of GMEM (dedicated graphics memory). In contrast, the Dimensity 9600 is said to feature ARM’s next-generation Immortalis GPU, codenamed “Magni”. The GPU is said to have hardware-level support for frame generation, which will allow games running at 60fps to be upscaled to 120fps directly on the silicon, bypassing software-based interpolation that can introduce latency.

Both chips are expected to offer support for LPDDR5X memory and UFS 5.0 storage.

According to leaks, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will feature an upgraded Snapdragon X90 5G modem with advanced AI hardware directly on the baseband chip. Rumor has it that it could reach a peak cellular speed of 15Gbps, up from 12.5Gbps on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The Dimensity 9600 should also bring connectivity upgrades, but those are yet to surface in any leaks.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 vs Dimensity 9600: Spec sheet (leaked)

This spec sheet is based on leaked and rumored details about the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Dimensity 9600.

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A detailed set of leaked documents has given us a clearer picture than usual this early on of the chip known internally as SM8975. It’s expected to launch as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, and on paper it looks like one of Qualcomm’s bigger architectural jumps in a while.

The biggest manufacturing-process update is that it’s moving to TSMC’s enhanced 2 nm-class N2P node, Qualcomm’s first flagship to go beyond 3 nm. Interestingly, the die is still larger than the previous generation (roughly 134 mm² versus 126.2 mm²), even though the process is denser. That usually means they’ve packed in more features and complexity.

The CPU sticks with Qualcomm’s custom Oryon cores in a 2+3+3 setup: two prime cores, three performance cores, and three efficiency cores. Exact clock speeds still aren’t out. On the graphics side, the Pro version gets the Adreno 850 GPU with 18 MB of GMEM (up from the Adreno 840).

It also includes two dedicated Matrix ALU blocks that enable a new feature called AI Frame Fusion. This can do both super-resolution upscaling and AI-generated frames to make games look smoother while using less power. Those Matrix ALUs and AI Frame Fusion appear to be Pro-only. The regular SM8950 is expected to use a scaled-down Adreno 845 with 12 MB of GMEM and skip the new AI blocks.

Cache has been bumped up too, with a shared 16 MB L2 cache plus 8 MB of system-level cache. The Pro model will support both LPDDR5X and the newer LPDDR6, while the base version is limited to LPDDR5X.

The Pro version is expected to cost more to make, so it might be reserved for a smaller group of ultra-premium phones. Qualcomm is set to officially reveal the platform at its Snapdragon Summit in Maui from September 22-24, 2026.

The September summit should fill in the remaining gaps. For now, it looks like a solid step up for the high-end Android phones that will use it.

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The global chip market is feeling the squeeze again as one of its biggest players starts passing higher costs down the line. Qualcomm has told customers it’s raising prices on its chips, and that move is expected to hit smartphones, wearables, and a bunch of other connected devices in the months ahead.

According to Bloomberg, Qualcomm sent a formal notice to its customers saying prices will jump by a double-digit percentage for anything shipping after September 1. The company basically said it can’t keep absorbing the higher supply-chain costs anymore and is also looking for alternative sources for components. It pointed to what it called historic shortages across the tech industry, the kind that are hitting everything from phones and supercomputers to cars.

Qualcomm relies heavily on TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker. Competition for that capacity is fierce, and Apple and Nvidia are both major customers too.

Qualcomm’s chips end up in phones from almost every known smartphone brand, plus wearables from companies like Meta, so the higher prices are likely to ripple into a lot of different products. Analysts have already been saying that memory shortages have limited smartphone production this year.

TSMC has already warned that supply constraints could stick around even as it builds more capacity. Samsung and Intel have advanced manufacturing of their own, but they still haven’t fully matched TSMC’s scale or the level of customer trust for the most advanced chips. That keeps TSMC right at the center of the global electronics supply chain and leaves Qualcomm with limited short-term options.

This double-digit price hike is a clear sign of how AI-driven demand is cascading into everyday consumer electronics. Phone makers and other device companies will have to decide whether to swallow the higher component costs or pass them on to buyers.

Multiple smartphone brands have already adjusted their prices, with the impact being most noticeable in the value-oriented segment. How they respond to this latest round of price hikes will be worth watching as the September start date nears.

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According to the reliable leaker Digital Chat Station, Qualcomm is working on a more affordable variant of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. This would let phone makers put near-top-tier performance into devices that don’t cost quite as much as full-blown flagships.

The rumored chip, expected to launch later this year, carries the model number SM8850-1-AB. Early Geekbench 6 scores suggest it performs very close to the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC). It’s probably the same core design with some tweaks to binning, clock speeds, or other optimizations to bring the price down. It’s expected to show up in phones costing under 4,000 yuan (around $590).

If this turns out to be real, it would be the fourth known version of the Elite Gen 5 platform:

• The regular SM8850-AC is the main one used in most premium Android phones.
• Samsung has its own SM8850-1-AD “for Galaxy” version in the S26 series and the new Fold8.
• There’s also a SM8850-5-AC with only seven CPU cores (instead of eight), which has already appeared in devices like the Oppo Find N6.

Adding this new SM8850-1-AB would give manufacturers even more flexibility to create strong “value flagship” phones..

This kind of move is classic Qualcomm. They’ve done it with previous Snapdragon 8 series too, releasing different versions so brands can hit different price points while still delivering excellent performance and AI features.

For buyers, it’s good news. More phones in the upper mid-range and premium-but-not-crazy-expensive category could get top-notch specs. This should be especially welcome in price-sensitive markets like India and other emerging regions.

Of course, we’ll need official word from Qualcomm and real-world tests to know exactly how it differs in real-world use. But if the leaks hold up, we could see some compelling flagships and premium mid-range devices, even as manufacturers continue to deal with the ongoing memory chip shortage.

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While there are many mid-range chipsets in the market, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and Dimensity 7400 have quickly become popular picks among buyers, as they deliver solid performance and excellent power efficiency at an affordable cost. However, choosing one over the other isn’t straightforward.

Neither of them is entirely ahead of the other. So, whether Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is good for you or the Dimensity 7400 depends on your priorities. In this post, we’ll look at the benchmark scores and important differences to help you find the right one.

Let’s begin with the spec sheet:

Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Benchmark scores

Note: The benchmark tests were performed on the Vivo T5 Pro (powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4) and the iQOO Z10R (powered by the Dimensity 7400).

Geekbench score

In the CPU test on Geekbench 6, the Snapdragon pulls off an 18% higher score in the single-core test. The multi-core score is also higher for the Snapdragon chip, but the lead reduces to 6%.

Geekbench scores clearly show the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 delivers a more powerful CPU performance than Dimensity 7400, particularly for tasks that rely on a single core, such as app launching, UI scrolling, and file compression. Even multi-core tasks should offer noticeably better performance.

AnTuTu score

On the AnTuTu v11 platform, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 achieves a total score of over 1.1 million, while the Dimensity 7400 could reach just over 900K. That’s a solid gain of about 26% for the Snapdragon chip.  However, this number doesn’t give a clear picture until you look at the breakdown.

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 maintains an edge across all AnTuTu tests. The CPU score is 32% higher, and the GPU score is 30% higher. The memory and UX scores also favor the Snapdragon chip.

3DMark score

To better examine the gaming performance, we put both chips through the Wild Life Extreme Stress test, which is designed to evaluate sustained GPU performance and thermal throttling under heavy graphical loads.

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 obtains a 30% higher overall score compared to the Dimensity 7400, which aligns with the AnTuTu test. The average FPS is also 30% higher on the Snapdragon chip.

While the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 dominates performance benchmarks, there are aspects in which the Dimensity 7400 holds the edge. More on that in the following section.

Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Key differences you should know

CPU, GPU & NPU

While both are octa-core chips built using TSMC’s 4nm process, they have a completely different set of cores and core structure. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 has a traditional ‘1+3+4’ CPU structure, which focuses on balanced performance and power efficiency. In contrast, the Dimensity 7400 has a ‘4+4’ structure, thereby focusing on raw performance.

The Snapdragon chip uses newer-generation CPU cores that are more powerful and performance-friendly than those in the Dimensity 7400. Plus, the Snapdragon chip offers higher peak speed, further boosting the overall performance.

Furthermore, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 brings a more powerful Adreno 810 GPU to maintain sustained frame rates and optimized power efficiency, even during extended gaming sessions. On the other hand, the dual-core Mali-G615 GPU in the Dimensity 7400 chip relies on an older architecture optimized for peak bursts.

The Snapdragon chip also excels at on-device tasks such as text summarization, live call translation, and local generative image expansions via the integrated Qualcomm AI Engine. The Dimensity 7400 also has a capable MediaTek NPU 655 AI unit that handles on-device tasks and enhances camera results.

Camera & Imaging

While both chips support 200MP single-camera sensors and 4K recording at 30 fps, they handle image signal pipelines (ISPs) and computational photography tasks differently.

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 features a Triple ISP configuration that can process data streams from three individual sensors simultaneously with zero switching lag, while the Dimensity 7400 relies on a streamlined pipeline optimized for raw execution speed.

The Snapdragon chip delivers superior shadow detail via multi-frame raw stacking, while the Dimensity 7400 offers blazing-fast photo processing and instant zero-shutter-lag capture.

Connectivity

Both Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and Dimensity 7400 bring powerful connectivity stacks, but there are some key differences worth noting. The Dimensity chip offers higher peak speeds over a cellular connection (3.27 Gbps vs 2.9 Gbps). On the other hand, the Snapdragon chip offers mmWave spectrum, which isn’t supported by Dimensity 7400.

Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Which is better?

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is a better choice over the Dimensity 7400 for most people. The chip delivers superior CPU performance, smoother gaming with higher sustained frame rates, advanced triple camera processing, and support for mmWave 5G networks. The Snapdragon chip dominates across all the synthetic benchmarks we tested it on.

The Dimensity 7400, on the other hand, offers faster peak cellular download speeds and a capable ISP with fast photo processing and instant zero-shutter-lag capture. While it doesn’t match the performance offered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, it’s powerful enough to deliver smooth, lag-free performance for everyday tasks, as well as smooth gaming at moderate settings.

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If you’re into affordable smartphones, this one’s worth watching. Qualcomm is prepping the Snapdragon 4 Gen 6 (model SM4875) for devices expected next year, and a leaked internal document gives us a pretty clear early look at what it brings. The focus is on better graphics, faster memory, and improved efficiency.

The chip will be built on TSMC’s 4nm process. The CPU setup looks familiar to the Gen 5: two performance cores based on Cortex-A78 (each with 256KB L2 cache) and six efficiency Cortex-A55 cores (64KB L2 each), all sharing a 1MB L3 cache. It’s not a radical redesign, but it should handle day-to-day tasks a little better while keeping battery drain in check.

The real highlight is the GPU upgrade. It’s moving from the older Adreno 4 series to the newer Adreno 6 series. Since the 4 Gen 5 already delivered a reported 77% graphics boost over its predecessor, this next jump could make a noticeable difference in gaming, smoother animations, and media playback on cheaper phones.

Memory support is also getting a nice bump: it now handles dual-channel LPDDR5 at 3200MHz, while still working with LPDDR4X for manufacturers who want more flexible (or cheaper) configurations. That extra bandwidth should help with multitasking and loading apps faster.

Qualcomm is keeping options open on the connectivity side as well. You’ll see either the WCN3998-2 (Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2) or the more premium WCN6750 with Wi-Fi 6 support, depending on the phone maker’s choices. Security features include hardware-based ECC image certification, Widevine L1 for better streaming, and a new Trust Management Engine.

The whole thing comes in a slightly larger PSP917 package (11.1 x 12.0 mm), which probably gives room for these added capabilities.

For context, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (which launched earlier this year) already brought decent GPU improvements and stronger 5G on the same 4nm node. The Gen 6 feels like a natural evolution: refining what worked and adding better memory and graphics muscle.

Of course, we’ll need official confirmation and real-world benchmarks before getting too excited, but the leak suggests Qualcomm isn’t slowing down in the budget chipset segment.

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The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is a no-brainer pick if you want the absolute best capabilities on your next upgrade. The processor delivers top-tier performance and power efficiency, smooth gameplay at extreme graphics settings, and excellent agentic AI capabilities. However, choosing the right smartphone can be challenging.

There are over a dozen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones out there (check the full list here), and going through each of them will likely cost you a few hours. So we did the hard work and narrowed the list down to five. Check them out below to find your next best upgrade.

5 Best Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones to buy in July 2026

1. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is perhaps a suitable option for most people. It’s got a high-quality, bright AMOLED screen, a 5000mAh battery lasting over a day, and robust connectivity features. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, which runs at a higher speed than the regular version.

The quad-camera setup on the back takes excellent photos and videos, which includes a massive 200MP main camera, two telephoto sensors (one with 3x optical zoom, another with 5x optical zoom), and a 50MP ultrawide camera. There’s a 12MP front-facing camera. The S26 Ultra comes with the best software support for seven years you can get on an Android device.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra specs:

2. Oppo Find X9 Ultra

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is a heavily spec-ed phone, featuring the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 at its core. The AMOLED screen produces great colors and has excellent outdoor visibility. You may not have to charge it very often, as it packs a massive 7050mAh battery that can last up to two days on normal usage.

The Find X9 Ultra has one of the best cameras on any phone. The rear camera setup includes two massive 200MP sensors and two 50MP sensors, which take excellent photos and videos in any lighting conditions. The 50MP selfie camera also performs well.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra specs:

3. Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is also a top-tier smartphone, pushing the limits of its Ultra phones even higher. This one has a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 at its core and packs a 6000mAh battery that lasts more than a day on normal usage, with support for fast charging.

The Xiaomi phone features a high-end rear camera setup that takes photos and videos with great detail, accurate colors, and sharpness. It can record up to 8K videos, and the 50MP selfie camera supports up to 4K recording. With robust connectivity and high-quality sound, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra becomes an excellent high-end option for most people.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra specs:

4. OnePlus 15

OnePlus 15 is one of the most affordable phones with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. It features a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a high refresh rate and Ultra HDR image support.

The smartphone is equipped with a high-end triple-camera setup, with all sensors featuring 50MP resolution. One of them is a wide sensor, one is a 3.5x periscope telephoto sensor, and one is an ultrawide unit. Plus, it has a 32MP selfie snapper.

The OnePlus 15 comfortably lasts more than a day and can stretch to an additional day with light usage. Plus, the charging speeds are fast enough to refill the battery in minutes.

OnePlus 15 specs:

5. Nubia RedMagic 11S Pro

If gaming is your priority, the RedMagic 11S Pro delivers big. It comes with a modified Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version with higher clock speeds to unlock maximum performance. It also has a dedicated RedCore R4 Gaming chip that offloads secondary tasks such as audio processing and haptic vibration mapping, so the main Snapdragon processor can focus entirely on delivering maximum frame rates.

With maximum performance comes a great deal of heat, and to handle it, the phone has a built-in 24,000 RPM turbo fan, a liquid metal thermal interface, and a massive 13,116 sq. mm vapor chamber. It’s equipped with dual pressure-sensitive touchpads on the frame as capacitive bumpers.

The RedMagic 11S Pro has a high-resolution AMOLED screen with high refresh and touch sampling rates. The 16MP selfie camera is fitted under the screen to deliver the best gaming experience. You wouldn’t expect a flagship camera on a gaming phone, but the RedMagic 11S Pro still delivers good results where there’s enough light.

Nubia RedMagic 11S Pro specs:

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The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is a high-end smartphone chipset that can smoothly handle day-to-day operations as well as long sessions of high-end games, while offering excellent power efficiency. Because chips are getting more and more expensive, more people are buying Snapdragon 8s Gen 4-powered phones, as they deliver flagship performance without burning a hole in their pockets.

We’ve prepared a list of phones powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, along with quick overviews and spec sheets, so you can pick your next best upgrade. To keep it relevant for our readers, we didn’t include devices that are exclusive to China.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 phones: Here’s the complete list

1. OnePlus Nord 6
2. POCO F7
3. Nothing Phone 3
4. iQOO Neo 10
5. Oppo K13 Turbo Pro

Let’s go through them one by one in detail.

1. OnePlus Nord 6

It’s one of the latest phones to come with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, and it also offers solid value. The phone rocks a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, stereo speakers, and a 7500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The India model gets a massive 9000mAh battery with faster 27W reverse wired charging (6.5W for the global variant).

The OnePlus Nord 6 features a dual rear camera setup: a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide camera. Plus, there’s a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. The device features modern connectivity standards, an optical fingerprint scanner, and excellent software support.

OnePlus Nord 6 specs:

2. POCO F7

POCO smartphones are generally tuned to unlock higher performance. So, you can expect the POCO F7 to deliver slightly better performance than most devices on the list, even though they all feature the same processor.

The POCO smartphone offers a 6.83-inch bright AMOLED screen, a dual rear camera setup, including a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 20MP selfie camera. It’s also offered in two battery versions, with the Indian model getting a bigger battery capacity, just like the OnePlus Nord 6.

POCO F7 specs:

3. Nothing Phone (3)

The Nothing Phone (3), now available at less than half of its original price, is a solid pick on the list. Besides an excellent Snapdragon processor, the phone offers a high-end triple-camera setup that includes a telephoto lens you don’t get on any other phone on the list.

Software is another major perk of getting a Nothing phone. It offers a unique Nothing-styled UI without any bloatware. Launched with Android 15, the Phone (3) promises up to 5 major Android OS upgrades. The device delivers a respectable battery backup with fast 65W wired charging. It also supports reverse wireless charging.

Nothing Phone (3) specs:

4. iQOO Neo 10

The iQOO Neo 10 is another performance-tuned phone on the list, featuring a dual rear camera setup: a 50MP primary camera and an 8MP ultrawide camera. The other side has a 32MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

The phone offers a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with higher peak brightness, robust connectivity features, and a big 7000mAh battery with 120W superfast charging. In addition to reverse wired charging, the phone also supports a bypass charging feature to keep it cooler during gaming.

iQOO Neo 10 specs:

5. Oppo K13 Turbo Pro

The Oppo K13 Turbo Pro is a well-rounded phone, featuring the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen, and a 7000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.

The smartphone features a dual rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP monochrome sensor. For selfies, there’s a 16MP camera. While it’s not a gaming-focused phone, there’s still a built-in cooling fan to keep the temperature in check.

Oppo K13 Turbo Pro specs:

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The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 and Dimensity 7400 are popular smartphone chips that bring modern capabilities and high performance to lower-mid-range smartphones. The Snapdragon chip aims to offer high-end architecture, including Cortex-A720 cores and elite gaming features, down to a wallet-friendly price point. On the other hand, the Dimensity 7400 prioritizes raw performance with impressive clock speeds and fast 5G download speeds.

Both chipsets arrived at the exact same time, in February 2025, but they take different approaches under the hood. From benchmark battles to real-world gaming and camera capabilities, we’ll compare these two chipsets head-to-head to find out which one has the edge.

Here’s the spec sheet to begin with:

Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Benchmark numbers

Note: The benchmark tests were performed on the Realme P3 (powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4) and the iQOO Z10R (powered by the Dimensity 7400).

Geekbench score

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 pulls ahead in both single-core and multi-core tests on Geekbench, though the differences are modest. The chip obtains a 1092 single-core score and a 3094 multi-core score. In contrast, the Dimensity 7400 scores 1042 and 3014 in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.

That’s a 4.8% gain in single-core and a 2.6% in the multi-core performance for the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. While they are unlikely to bring drastic changes, users may notice slightly better performance, faster app loading times, and a more responsive experience.

AnTuTu score

On AnTuTu v11, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 achieves a total score of over 980K, while the Dimensity 7400 gets a lower score of 925K. That top-level score doesn’t tell the whole story, however. You get a clearer picture once you look at the breakdown.

The Snapdragon chip posts a 15% higher CPU score and a 10% higher GPU score. The Dimensity chip is ahead of the Snapdragon chip in memory performance, but the difference is too small to be considered. The user experience (UX) score also favors the Dimensity chip.

Both benchmarks suggest the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 delivers better performance than the Dimensity 7400. Most people would look at the benchmark data and draw a conclusion, but there are important aspects to consider, such as connectivity features and camera capabilities. (more on that below)

Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Key differences that matter

Performance

Both the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 and the Dimensity 7400 have been manufactured using TSMC’s 4nm process, but they feature different core configurations.

The Snapdragon chip’s CPU cores are arranged in a traditional ‘1+3+4’ structure to deliver balanced performance and efficiency, while the Dimensity 7400 uses a ‘4+4’ structure, focusing on peak performance.

While the Dimensity 7400 chip has higher CPU clock speeds, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 uses newer, more powerful CPU cores. It’s the reason the Snapdragon chip can achieve higher Geekbench scores.

For graphics-intensive tasks, the Snapdragon chip has an Adreno 810 GPU. The chip integrates select Snapdragon Elite Gaming features for a smooth gaming experience. It includes the Snapdragon Game Super Resolution feature for the first time in the lineup, which upscales gaming scenes in up to 4K without drawing much power.

The Dimensity 7400 is equipped with a dual-core Mali-G615 GPU, paired with MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technology features to deliver an enhanced gaming experience with consistent frame rates and improved network connectivity.

Camera

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is equipped with a Qualcomm Spectra Triple ISP, which can process data from three camera sensors simultaneously. The chip supports zero shutter lag across multiple camera combinations, while the Dimensity 7400 adds Google Ultra HDR support.

The Dimensity chip features a 12-bit Imagiq 950 ISP, with support for up to 200MP single camera and 4K video recording at 30fps, something the Snapdragon chip also brings to the table.

Connectivity

Another crucial difference is the higher peak 5G speed on the Dimensity 7400, while the Snapdragon chip supports mmWave, which the other chip lacks.

• Snapdragon 6 Gen 4: 2.9 Gbps (peak 5G speed)
• Dimensity 7400: 3.27 Gbps (peak 5G speed)

Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Which is better?

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is the clear winner here. It delivers higher CPU performance thanks to newer, more powerful cores. The chip comes with a powerful Adreno GPU, which, paired with Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, delivers a more consistent, lag-free gaming experience compared to Dimensity 7400. The inclusion of mmWave support further strengthens its case.

That said, the Dimensity 7400 is also a very capable mid-range chipset. Except during longer gaming sessions, you will hardly notice a performance difference. It has ISP capabilities comparable to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 and offers higher peak 5G speeds.

In short, you should go for the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 unless gaming isn’t your priority and you can get a Dimensity 7400 phone at a hefty discount.

Best phones with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC:

• Nothing Phone 4(b)
• Oppo K13
• Realme P3
• Honor X9d
• Realme 14

Best phones with a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC:

• Motorola Edge 60
• Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
• Vivo T4R
• Motorola Moto G86 Power
• iQOO Z10R

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Qualcomm’s latest mid-range chipset, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, just showed up in Geekbench testing, giving us an early look at what to expect from upcoming mid-range phones.

Announced last month as the successor to the 6 Gen 4, this chip is expected to power devices like the Redmi Note series and others later this year. It recently appeared in benchmarking results on a device listed as the Honor X80 Pro Max (model BSN-AN00).

The CPU scores are pretty modest. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 posted a single-core result of 1,095 and a multi-core score of 3,355. For comparison, the previous-gen Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 in the Honor Magic 8 Lite scored around 1,112 single-core and 3,124 multi-core. So basically, there’s very little improvement in raw CPU performance.

That said, there are some positive points. The test device was running with 8GB of RAM on Android 16, and the chipset uses a new Adreno 812 GPU. Qualcomm claims this GPU is about 20% more powerful than the one in the 6 Gen 4, which could mean smoother gaming and fewer stutters in day-to-day use.

Official specs mention a Kryo CPU with peak speeds up to 2.6 GHz, support for LPDDR5 memory, and features like the Adaptive Performance Engine 4.0. Qualcomm is highlighting better app launch speeds, improved power efficiency, and tools like Snapdragon Game Super Resolution. There’s also an updated 5G modem for better connectivity.

Overall, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 doesn’t look like a huge performance leap on paper, especially in CPU terms. Instead, it seems focused on delivering a more balanced, efficient experience for the mid-range segment. We’ll get a clearer picture once real devices like the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G start rolling out.

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Qualcomm has officially confirmed the dates for its 2026 Snapdragon Summit. The annual event, where the company usually unveils its next flagship mobile chip, will take place from September 22nd to 24th in Hawaii. 

Last year, Qualcomm took the wraps off the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 during its annual Snapdragon Summit in Maui, Hawaii, and that chip went on to power devices from a long list of brands. The successor in 2026 is expected to be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, and it’s not coming alone. 

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6: What to expect

This year, leaks suggest Qualcomm is splitting its flagship lineup into two distinct chips for the first time, internally codenamed SM8950 and SM8975. Expected to be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, both are reportedly built on TSMC’s advanced 2nm process. 

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will feature a new 2+3+3 Oryon CPU layout, along with a shared 16MB L2 cache, paired with an Adreno 845 GPU featuring a six-slice design, 12MB GMEM and 6MB system-level cache, plus support for LPDDR5X memory and UFS 5.0 storage. 

The Gen 6 Pro, meanwhile, will use an Adreno 850 GPU with 18MB of dedicated GMEM, a 50% increase in GPU bus width and memory capacity compared to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, along with support for LPDDR6 memory in addition to LPDDR5X.

Clock speeds are also expected to climb. According to reports, Gen 6 Pro could reach a peak clock speed of 5GHz, which would make it the first smartphone chip to hit that mark. To handle the extra heat that comes with higher speeds, the Pro variant is also rumored to introduce new cooling tech. 

A leaked block diagram revealed Qualcomm may adopt Heat Pass Block (HPB) technology, the same cooling method used in Samsung’s Exynos 2600, where a dedicated heat-spreading layer sits directly on top of the chipset package to move heat away from the silicon faster.

Now that official dates are out, expect leaks and benchmark numbers to ramp up over the coming weeks.

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While the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is almost three years old, it has gained significant popularity in recent months, and all of us are aware of the reason: the rising cost of memory and RAM, and the difficulty of securing chip production. MediaTek isn’t immune to these challenges either, but its Dimensity 8400 has fast become a strong alternative for high-end devices.

Both Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 8400 deliver excellent performance and power efficiency, but there are areas where one is ahead of the other. In this post, I’ll break down the benchmark scores and key differences to help you figure out the best choice for your needs.

Here’s the spec sheet to begin with:

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Dimensity 8400: Benchmark numbers

Note: The benchmark tests were performed on the iQOO 12 (powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3) and the iQOO Z10 Turbo (powered by the Dimensity 8400).

Geekbench score

On Geekbench 6, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 posts a strong lead in the single-core performance, scoring 36% higher than the Dimensity 8400. That’s because of the powerful Cortex-X4 prime core.

Multi-core scores don’t have a significant difference, but the Snapdragon chip is still on the higher side.

AnTuTu score

On AnTuTu v11, the iQOO 12, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, achieves a total score of over 2.3 million, while the Dimensity 8400-powered iQOO Z10 Turbo posts a total score of just above 2 million. That’s a solid 14% boost for the Snapdragon chip.

But what matters more is the breakdown of the AnTuTu score, which provides a clearer picture.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 leads the CPU chart, but the difference is thin. The GPU score, however, makes a significant impact here. The Snapdragon chip achieves a massive 26% lead over the Dimensity 8400.

Memory and UX performance also favor the Snapdragon chip.

From benchmark results, it’s clear that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has a more powerful CPU and GPU than the Dimensity 8400. However, benchmarks leave some important aspects untouched, such as connectivity and the camera. We’ve included the important differences in the following section.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Dimensity 8400: Key differences that matter

Performance

Both the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and the Dimensity 8400 use ARM-designed CPUs but have completely different core configurations. The Snapdragon chip features a ‘1+3+2+2’ core structure, while the Dimensity chip uses a ‘1+3+4’ structure.

The Dimensity 8400 has an all-big-core CPU design, featuring superior mid-level and low-level cores. However, the powerful Cortex-X4 core and higher clock speeds on the Snapdragon chip have a greater impact.

For graphics-heavy tasks, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has an Adreno 750 GPU, featuring more shading units and higher FLOPS than the Mali-G720 GPU on the Dimensity 8400. When it comes to gaming, the Snapdragon chip delivers higher, more consistent performance without noticeable lag.

Both processors also have integrated NPUs for on-device AI intelligence. The Hexagon NPU on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 supports generative AI models with up to 10 billion parameters. It also powers the image signal processor (ISP) to improve semantic segmentation, night shots, and photo expansion.

The Dimensity 8400 features a MediaTek NPU 880, optimized to support both Generative AI and Agentic AI, allowing the device to run complex, multi-step on-device AI agents. The AI engine is tightly coupled with the ISP, enabling real-time AI image and video enhancements.

Camera

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 utilizes the Spectra Cognitive ISP with three 18-bit pipelines to handle simultaneous data streams. It features real-time semantic segmentation up to 12 layers and integrates advanced AI features, including Video Object Eraser, Photo Expansion, Night Vision Video, and Generative AI Editing.

The Dimensity 8400, on the other hand, features a MediaTek Imagiq 1080 ISP, optimized to deliver high dynamic range, reduce noise in low-light environments, and ensure zero shutter lag across multi-camera configurations.

The Dimensity 8400 supports up to 4K video recording, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 goes further up to 8K. The latter also supports Dolby HDR photo technology and Vlogger’s View.

Connectivity

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 utilizes an advanced Snapdragon X75 5G modem, offering up to 10 Gbps download speed and up to 3.5 Gbps of upload speed. In contrast, the Dimensity 8400 offers a lower peak speed of 5.17 Gbps.

While both chips support sub-6GHz connectivity, the Snapdragon chip also supports mmWave, which operates on ultra-high frequency bands. The Snapdragon chip also benefits from the newer Wi-Fi 7 standard, while the Dimensity 8400 is limited to Wi-Fi 6E.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Dimensity 8400: Which is better?

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is the clear winner here. It holds a distinct edge in raw performance, thanks to its higher clock speeds, powerful prime core, and superior Adreno 750 GPU. The chipset delivers more consistent, lag-free gaming and smoother graphics-heavy performance compared to the Dimensity 8400. It also offers modern connectivity features and higher peak speeds.

However, if you aren’t a gaming-heavy user, the Dimensity 8400 could be a better choice. It delivers smooth everyday performance, excellent power efficiency, and lag-free gaming on moderate settings. The Dimensity chip also stands out for agentic AI support.

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Qualcomm is making a big push into the AI infrastructure space in China, positioning itself as a serious alternative for data center chips in a market heavily restricted by US export rules. The company is clearly looking to leverage its strong existing relationships there to challenge Nvidia’s dominance.

In an interview with Nikkei Asia, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon confirmed the company will bring its full range of data center products to Chinese customers. This includes the entire Dragonfly platform lineup: AI accelerators, data center CPUs, custom silicon, and connectivity solutions. Most notably, they’re planning to offer customized AI accelerators specifically tailored for China that fully comply with US export regulations.

Amon pointed out Qualcomm’s deep roots in the country, where smartphones have long made up a big chunk of its revenue. He sees the company’s established partnerships with Chinese phone makers and automotive firms as a major advantage that can now extend into data centers. “We have versions of all of our products that comply with those guidelines,” he said, adding that they’re already in active discussions with customers and are feeling optimistic about the response.

This move comes right after Qualcomm officially launched its data center chip lineup to take on AI workloads. One standout is the AI250 accelerator, which uses an innovative near-memory architecture (HBC) that could help get around some of the HBM memory shortages hitting the industry. The focus seems to be on serving inference tasks effectively while staying within regulatory limits.

It’s a smart play in a tricky geopolitical landscape. With AI demand exploding, Chinese companies are hungry for compliant, high-performance options. For Qualcomm, success here could help diversify beyond its traditional mobile business and give it a stronger foothold in the broader AI ecosystem.

We’ll need to watch for more details on timelines and actual partnerships, but this China-focused data center strategy highlights how companies are navigating trade tensions while trying to capitalize on the AI boom. It could open up some significant new growth opportunities if it lands well.

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Qualcomm’s next generation of Snapdragon 8-series chipsets has surfaced through a new leak, hinting at a broader portfolio than before. The information suggests the company is preparing multiple premium processors with different performance targets, while also facing fresh competition from MediaTek’s upcoming flagship silicon.

Multiple Snapdragon 8-series chips in works

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, Qualcomm is working on two 2nm flagship chipsets. The first is the SM8975, which is tentatively expected to launch as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. It is tipped to feature a new 2+3+3 Oryon CPU architecture, 16MB shared L2 cache, an Adreno 850 GPU with 18MB GMEM, and support for both LPDDR6 and LPDDR5X memory. The chip is said to focus on delivering the highest possible performance.

The second chipset, carrying the SM8950 model number, is expected to arrive as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. While it is also built on a 2nm process and shares the same next-generation Oryon CPU architecture with 16MB shared L2 cache, it reportedly comes with an Adreno 845 GPU featuring 12MB GMEM. Unlike the Pro version, this chipset is said to strike a balance between performance and power efficiency while supporting LPDDR5X memory.

The tipster also listed several 3nm platforms that are in Qualcomm’s roadmap, including the existing SM8850 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) and the upcoming ones, such as the SM8850Q, which may be branded as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5XX Edition, and the SM8845 Pro, which could be called the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Pro or Gen 6 but will be a minor upgrade over the existing Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

MediaTek rivalry could heat up

In the comments, Digital Chat Station claimed that MediaTek’s upcoming 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro could theoretically outperform the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (SM8950), particularly in GPU performance.

The chip is said to feature the Magni architecture and an integrated NGP neural accelerator, enabling console-level frame interpolation, improved ray tracing performance, and higher rendering efficiency.

As per other reports, this year’s Dimensity 9-series lineup is expected to include three models, namely the 3nm Dimensity 9500+, an overclocked version of the existing Dimensity 9500, along with the 2nm Dimensity 9600 and 9600 Pro.

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It looks like Qualcomm is testing two versions of the next Snapdragon flagship: a standard model that supports LPDDR5X memory and a higher-end “Pro” variant with faster LPDDR6 memory. Both versions share the same core clock speeds, so the big difference comes down to memory type. The Pro model also brings UFS 5.0 storage support, giving it enough power to handle almost anything you can throw at it.

This chipset is expected to be the most powerful 2nm Android SoC so far, targeting premium “Ultra” flagships coming in 2027. It’ll be manufactured on TSMC’s advanced 2nm process, which should bring solid gains in both performance and battery efficiency compared to previous generations.

The catch is likely the price. The top-tier Pro version could cost manufacturers over $300 per unit. That’s why Qualcomm is offering this flexible approach: brands can choose the more affordable LPDDR5X version for slightly cheaper flagships or go all-in with LPDDR6 for maximum bandwidth and better on-device AI performance.

Early block diagrams show the usual high-end layout, with a stronger GPU (rumored to be the Adreno 850 in the Pro) and solid multi-core performance. As usual, we’ll probably see binned versions later on, possibly with 7-core CPU setups for different price points.

Overall, this dual-version strategy feels like a smart response to the rising costs in the premium segment. The LPDDR6 models will go after the absolute top-tier buyers, while the LPDDR5X versions could bring near-flagship experiences to a slightly wider audience.

We should hear more official details later in 2026. If the rumors hold up, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro looks set to power the next wave of truly high-end Android phones, balancing raw power with the practical realities manufacturers are facing right now.

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Qualcomm has unveiled its latest flagship XR platform, the Snapdragon Reality Elite, aimed at bringing powerful on-device generative AI to wearable devices like smart glasses and standalone headsets. The goal is to deliver more immersive experiences while keeping the devices lighter, cooler, and more comfortable to wear for longer periods.

Compared to the previous Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, this new chipset brings some meaningful upgrades: around 60% better GPU performance, 30% stronger CPU, up to 20% longer battery life, and it runs as much as 12°C cooler under load. Those efficiency gains, if translated into real life, will be huge for all-day wearability.

One of the biggest highlights is the massive leap in AI power. The upgraded Hexagon NPU now delivers 48 TOPS, a 160% improvement. This means it can handle heavier large language models (LLMs) and large vision models directly on the device, enabling real-time contextual awareness, smart AI agents, photorealistic avatars, and advanced computer vision with much lower latency.

On the visual side, it supports high-resolution displays up to 4.4K per eye at 90Hz, with hardware ray tracing and much better video see-through (VST) quality for smoothly blending digital content with the real world. It’s built to power both all-in-one headsets and lighter tethered/split-compute designs within the growing Android XR ecosystem.

The first devices using this platform are expected later in 2026. XREAL’s Project Aura glasses (which use a dual-chip setup with a compute puck) will be among the early adopters, and Play for Dream is also working on an immersive device based on it.

To help speed things up for other brands, Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon START program, a toolkit with reference designs and full support to help companies bring AI-powered smart glasses and personal AI wearables to market faster.

Overall, this launch shows Qualcomm is serious about making XR a core part of personal AI computing. By solving the biggest pain points, including power consumption, heat, and intelligence, the Reality Elite could help push spatial computing into the mainstream. We’ll start seeing the real-world impact once the first devices launch later this year.

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The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and Dimensity 8350 are popular mid-range mobile processors that target the same price segment but serve different purposes. On one side, we have the Snapdragon chip optimized for sustained performance, cooler daily operation, and excellent power efficiency.

On the other side sits the spec-heavy Dimensity 8350 processor, featuring aggressive CPU speed and flagship-grade LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0 support, designed to crush raw benchmarks. So, the real question is: how do these two chips stack up against each other? Let’s find out.

Here’s the spec sheet for a quick overview:

Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 8350: Benchmark score

Note: The benchmark tests were performed on the Vivo T5 Pro (powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4) and the Oppo Reno 14 (powered by the Dimensity 8350).

Geekbench score

The Dimensity 8350 pulls ahead in the CPU test on Geekbench, scoring 1324 in the single-core test and 3971 in the multi-core test, compared to 1228 and 3152 points scored by Snapdragon 7s Gen 4.

While the difference in single-core performance is just 7%, the multi-core score difference jumps to 25%. The latter could offer visible differences in tasks that require multiple cores to work together, such as video editing and multitasking.

AnTuTu score

AnTuTu results are heavily in favor of the Dimensity 8350, which scores 1.72 million, while the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 scores only 1.16 million. That’s a big 47% difference. The breakdown of the total score reveals rather interesting details.

The CPU score is 14% up in favor of Dimensity 8350, while the GPU difference soars to a massive 151%. The memory and UX scores are also up by 25% and 48%.

While the GPU difference is massive, that’s based on the peak score. It doesn’t address gaming stability. To get a better picture, we also ran the 3DMark test as shown below.

3DMark score

Wild Life Extreme Stress Test

This benchmark extensively tests how well a device maintains its graphical performance and manages heat over an extensive period.

The Dimensity 8350 processors lead this chart by a huge margin, but the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is miles ahead in stability. That means the Dimensity chip would offer much higher peak performance, but its performance drops significantly over time. In contrast, the Snapdragon maintains its performance over a longer period.

From benchmark scores, it’s clear that the Dimensity 8350 delivers higher peak performance than the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, but the latter excels in maintaining a stable performance over a longer period. But that alone doesn’t reflect a chipset’s full capabilities.

We’ll also look at key differences in camera, architecture, and connectivity to make a well-informed decision.

Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 8350: Key differences

Performance

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and Dimensity 8350 feature the same ‘1+3+4’ core configuration, but the Snapdragon chip has upgraded CPU cores. That should naturally mean better performance on 7s Gen 4, but the higher clock speeds on the Dimensity chip make a bigger impact here.

The Snapdragon chip is equipped with an Adreno 810 GPU, paired with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gaming features, such as Adaptive Performance Engine 3.0 and Snapdragon Game Super Resolution, to deliver an enhanced gaming experience. In contrast, Dimensity 8350 features a more powerful 6-core Mali-G615 GPU, with MediaTek HyperEngine Adaptive Gaming Technology. The Mali-G615 also supports ray tracing, which mimics how light and shadows behave in the real world.

For on-device AI processing, the Snapdragon chip features a Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, while the Dimensity chip relies on the MediaTek NPU 780. Both NPUs support on-device generative AI. The NPU also helps improve camera output and connectivity.

Camera

The Dimensity 8350 features a higher 14-bit depth, allowing the hardware to capture more granular color and luminance data per pixel than the 12-bit pipelines on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. It also supports a massive 320MP camera sensor, while the Snapdragon chip is limited to 200MP.

Another key difference is that the 7s Gen 4 doesn’t support 60fps in 4K recording, whereas the Dimensity 8350 does. The latter also allows an OEM to integrate higher-resolution sensors into a multi-camera setup.

Connectivity

The Dimensity 8350 achieves a much higher peak speed on a sub-6 GHz connection (5.17 Gbps vs 2.9 Gbps). However, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 offers greater global spectrum flexibility by supporting high-frequency mmWave bands.

The Snapdragon chip also supports premium DSDA (Dual SIM Dual Active), while the Dimensity chip relies on a standard dual-standby architecture. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 also holds a slight edge in proprietary wireless audio standards via its aptX Lossless codec integration, and it offers Triple-Frequency GNSS tracking for more accurate positioning data in dense urban areas, compared to MediaTek’s dual-frequency array.

Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 8350: Which is better?

Ultimately, it all comes down to what you value the most. The Dimensity 8350 is a more powerful chipset, offering massive peak processing speeds, 4K video recording at higher frames (60fps), faster RAM/storage capabilities, and much higher network speeds.

For those not seeking peak performance, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is a much better choice. It delivers exceptional thermal stability over long gaming sessions, more flexible global connectivity (mmWave), and premium audio features.

To sum it up, you should choose the Dimensity 8350 for raw, explosive speed, or the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 for a balanced, highly efficient daily driver.

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The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is a flagship-grade mobile processor with a high-end CPU configuration and a powerful Adreno GPU with ray tracing support and excellent gaming capabilities. What makes it more appealing is that phones with the 8s Gen 4 chip are available at a much more affordable price. However, there’s strong competition from MediaTek in the same segment.

The Dimensity 8500 Ultra, announced in early 2026, is one of the closest rivals to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. The chipset features an all-big-core CPU design with higher peak speed, competing GPU performance, and faster download speeds.

Let’s find out how these two processors stack up against each other and which one delivers better performance and value for the money.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 8500 Ultra: Benchmark score

Note: The benchmark tests were performed on the POCO F7 (powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4) and the POCO X8 Pro (powered by the Dimensity 8500 Ultra).

Geekbench performance

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 delivers 27% higher single-core performance despite a lower peak clock speed. That’s because the prime Cortex-X4 core in the 8s Gen 4 is more powerful than the Cortex-A725 in the Dimensity 8500 Ultra.

The difference in multi-core scores isn’t big, though. The Snapdragon chip still has the upper hand, but the score is only 3% higher than the Dimensity 8500 Ultra’s.

AnTuTu performance

On the AnTuTu v11 benchmark, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 pulls off 2.32 million AnTuTu points, while the Dimensity 8500 Ultra remains behind with 2.11 million points. This number suggests better overall performance for the Snapdragon chip, but the picture becomes clear when you look at the individual scores for each test.

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 leads the CPU performance with a 13% higher score, while the GPU difference is even bigger. The Snapdragon chip also performs better in the GPU test with a whopping 23% higher score.

3DMark performance

Wild Life Extreme Stress Test

This test specifically measures the gaming performance of a device under heavy workload, where the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 maintains an edge over the Dimensity 8500 Ultra. The high score is up 7%, and the low score is up 15%. The Snapdragon chip also has better gaming stability.

All benchmark tests we looked at so far tell the same thing: the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 offers superior performance and gaming stability compared to the Dimensity 8500 Ultra. But that should not be the only factor to consider when deciding on a chip upgrade.

You should also look at the other important aspects, such as the camera and connectivity, detailed below.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 8500 Ultra: Key differences that matter

Performance

CPU

While both chips have octa-core CPUs with the same ARMv9.2-A instruction set, their core structures vary. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 has a ‘1+3+2+2’ layout, featuring one Cortex-X4 core. The remaining seven are Cortex-A720 cores with varying clock speeds.

In contrast, the Dimensity 8500 Ultra uses a ‘1+3+4’ layout. All of them are Cortex-A725 cores, but their peak speeds vary to ensure a good balance between performance and efficiency.

The Dimensity chip benefits from a higher peak clock speed (3.4GHz vs 3.21GHz), but the inclusion of a more powerful Cortex-X4 prime core in the Snapdragon chip makes an even greater impact.

GPU

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 has the Adreno 825 GPU, which offers better performance and stability than the Dimensity 8500 Ultra’s Mali-G720 GPU.

In addition to the advanced Adreno GPU, the Snapdragon chip utilizes Qualcomm’s sliced GPU architecture and Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, including Qualcomm Adaptive Performance Engine and Adreno Frame Motion Engine 2.0 to deliver smooth, high-performance gaming sessions while significantly enhancing power efficiency.

The Dimensity 8500 Ultra features MediaTek HyperEngine technology, promising smooth gaming at 120 FPS and smart power efficiency.

While both chips deliver solid gaming performance, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 has an edge in gaming stability and smoother performance during longer gaming sessions.

NPU

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 has a hexagon NPU with 2x larger shared memory and 44% faster AI performance than its predecessor. It supports a variety of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Large Vision Models (LVMs), offering greater privacy with on-device processing.

The Dimensity chip also has a powerful MediaTek NPU 880 AI system with diffusion transformer support and NeuroPilot compression technology. It can also run various LLMs and LVMs on-device.

Camera

While the camera output on a device mostly depends on OEM’s implementation, like the sensors being used and software tuning before the final output, the chipset’s ISP capabilities also play a crucial role. The ISP is the hardware that converts raw light data from the sensor into a digital image in real time and determines if a phone can shoot in 4K, 8K, or slow motion.

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 features an 18-bit Triple AI ISP with support for real-time semantic segmentation (up to 250 layers), real-time skin and sky tone correction, and low-light capture. The chip supports up to 4K video recording at 60FPS and various HDR formats (HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision).

The Dimensity 8500 Ultra is equipped with an Imagiq 1080 ISP with AI-powered Zero Shutter Lag (ZSL) photos, 4K HDR video recording, and semantic segmentation.

Connectivity

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 has an integrated X75 5G modem with a peak download speed of 4.2Gbps. The Dimensity 8500 Ultra extends this to 5.17Gbps. Still, the 8s Gen 4 is the superior choice, as it supports advanced features like Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0, whereas the Dimensity 8500 Ultra supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 8500 Ultra: Which is a better choice?

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is the clear winner here. It outperforms the Dimensity 8500 Ultra across every benchmark we tested. The chip did particularly well in the single-core test on Geekbench. Furthermore, 3DMark stress testing highlights that the Snapdragon’s Adreno 825 GPU delivers better stability and sustained frame rates during extended gaming sessions.

While both chipsets offer robust on-device AI and advanced ISPs, the Snapdragon offers future-proof Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity, making it a superior choice overall compared to the Dimensity 8500 Ultra.

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For the past two years, Qualcomm has been the only real player to offer an ARM-based chip for Windows PCs. It started with the Snapdragon X Elite in 2024 which Qualcomm followed with the more powerful Snapdragon X2 series in late 2025. 

Qualcomm’s sole reign on the Windows-on-ARM (WoA) market is now officially over, all thanks to Nvidia. The latter announced its new ARM-based RTX Spark PC chips at Computex 2026, and Nvidia wants it to be the Apple Silicon moment for Windows.

The news sent Qualcomm’s stock tumbling more than 10% in premarket trading, wiping out over $10 billion in market value overnight. That reaction tells you a lot about how big a deal this really is.

So what exactly are these two chips, how do they compare, and who should you care about? Let’s break it down.

What Is the Nvidia RTX Spark?

RTX Spark is Nvidia’s answer to the growing wave of ARM-based, all-in-one chips, similar to what Apple’s been doing brilliantly with its M-series and Qualcomm has been working hard with the Snapdragon X lineup.

At its core, RTX Spark is based on the same GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip that powers Nvidia’s DGX Spark developer workstation. The company just repackaged it for everyday Windows laptops. It combines a custom ARM-based CPU (developed with MediaTek), a Blackwell RTX GPU, and an AI accelerator all on one chip, built on TSMC’s 3nm process with 70 billion transistors.

And the headline numbers are impressive. RTX Spark can pack up to 20 CPU cores, a 6,144-core Blackwell GPU, and up to 128 GB of unified memory. Nvidia claims it delivers over 1 petaflop of FP4 AI compute, which in simple terms is enough to run massive AI and Large Language Model (LLM) models locally. 

The CPU and GPU are connected together via Nvidia’s NVLink-C2C interconnect, which enables up to 600 GB/s of bandwidth between the two.

According to team green, devices powered by RTX Spark are set to arrive in autumn 2026 from major brands including ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft Surface.

What Is the Snapdragon X2 Elite?

Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon X2 series at its annual Snapdragon Summit in September 2025. It is the direct follow-up to the original Snapdragon X Elite from 2024, and it brings a meaningful generational step forward, especially in CPU performance.

The X2 family consists of three chips: the X2 Plus, the X2 Elite, and the top-of-the-line X2 Elite Extreme. All three are built on TSMC’s 3nm process and feature Qualcomm’s third-generation Oryon CPU cores, but the Extreme version is the one that gets the major attention.

The X2 Elite Extreme: Qualcomm’s Best Shot

The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme (model number X2E-96-100) is Qualcomm’s most powerful laptop chip ever made. It packs 18 Oryon cores versus 12 cores in the first-generation Snapdragon X Elite. 

Those 18 cores are split into two groups: 12 fast “Prime” cores that can boost up to 5 GHz on two cores (and run at 4.4 GHz across all cores), and 6 “Performance” cores running at up to 3.6 GHz. Together, they share 53 MB of cache.

On the AI side, the X2 Elite Extreme includes an 80 TOPS NPU (Neural Processing Unit), which is Qualcomm’s dedicated AI engine. All three X2 Elite chips share this same NPU rating.

Benchmark numbers from Qualcomm’s own Snapdragon Summit testing were genuinely strong on the CPU side. In Cinebench 2024 and Geekbench 6.3 multi-core tests, the X2 Elite Extreme was able to match or beat Apple’s M4 Pro, scoring 1,964 and 23,693 points respectively.

Compared to the original Snapdragon X Elite, the X2 Elite Extreme offers roughly a 39% improvement in single-core performance and a 50% boost in multi-core performance. In gaming benchmarks, Qualcomm claims a 2.3x improvement over the previous generation.

The chip also supports up to 48 GB of LPDDR5x memory on a 192-bit bus (in the Extreme version), offers PCIe 5.0 storage, and handles up to three USB 4.0 ports. Laptops running the X2 Elite Extreme began arriving in the first half of 2026, including the ASUS Zenbook A16 which features the chip prominently.

GPU and Gaming: Qualcomm’s Weak Spot

Here is where things get complicated for Qualcomm. While the X2 Elite Extreme impresses on CPU tasks, the GPU side tells a different story.

In the demanding 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark, the X2 Elite Extreme managed just 1,306 points at 13 frames per second. Apple M4 Pro, in comparison, manages around 1620 points in the same test.

The Solar Bay and Steel Nomad Light scores were more respectable, but the GPU improvement is not nearly as dramatic as the CPU gains. One reviewer from Tom’s Hardware found that professional tools like AutoCAD were unsupported, and some games crashed or showed graphical errors when running under emulation on Windows ARM.

RTX Spark vs Snapdragon X2: Head to Head

This is where Nvidia has a structural advantage that Qualcomm simply cannot match right now.

AI Performance: RTX Spark delivers over 100 TOPS of on-device AI computing power. The Snapdragon X2 Elite’s NPU sits at 80 TOPS.

GPU Power: The RTX Spark’s Blackwell GPU supports DLSS 4.5, Nvidia’s AI-powered graphics upscaling technology that makes games look better and run faster. No Snapdragon chip has anything comparable. For gaming and creative work like video editing or 3D rendering, RTX Spark is in a completely different league.

Memory: RTX Spark supports up to 128 GB of unified memory. The X2 Elite Extreme tops out at 48 GB. For heavy AI workloads and large language models running locally, this is a massive difference.

CPU: This is more even. The X2 Elite Extreme is a very strong CPU performer, matching Apple’s M4 Pro in many tests. RTX Spark’s 20-core CPU will be tested properly when devices launch in autumn 2026, but based on Nvidia’s track record, expectations are high.

Software Ecosystem: This may be the most important difference of all. Nvidia brings CUDA — its developer software platform — to RTX Spark. For 15-plus years, virtually every major AI model, AI framework, and GPU-accelerated app has been built on CUDA. Meanwhile, Qualcomm has no equivalent. Snapdragon X laptops have also faced ongoing issues with app compatibility, where x86 apps running through Microsoft’s Prism emulation layer sometimes behave poorly.

Why Qualcomm Is Still Relevant

Despite all of this, Qualcomm is not out of the race. The Snapdragon X2 series chips are available right now, while RTX Spark laptops won’t arrive until autumn 2026. For buyers who need a capable ARM-based Windows laptop today, the X2 Elite Extreme is genuinely impressive, especially for CPU-heavy work, everyday productivity, and battery life.

Moreover, Qualcomm is targeting a broader market just like its smartphone chips. In fact, the company recently unveiled a Snapdragon C platform for affordable AI powered laptops. 

Meanwhile, RTX Spark is likely more aimed at creators, AI developers, and serious gamers willing to pay a premium. In fact, the starting price of the laptop could be around $1800. 

The Bottom Line

Nvidia’s RTX Spark is a serious statement of intent. It takes the company’s unmatched software ecosystem, combines it with genuinely next-generation hardware, and packages it into a laptop chip that can go head-to-head with Snapdragon X2 platform and even Apple M5 chips.

Qualcomm’s X2 series is also not a bad chip. On CPU performance, it holds its own against the best in the business. But the GPU weakness, the software compatibility headaches, and the relatively modest NPU performance all become harder to defend once RTX Spark laptops start hitting store shelves.

For buyers looking at Windows laptops today, the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme is a strong choice, particularly in machines like the ASUS Zenbook A16. But if you can wait until late 2026, RTX Spark could be worth holding out for.

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The three-year-old Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has suddenly become a popular choice for high-end smartphones, and we all know the reason — the rapidly rising cost of essential components such as DRAM and NAND storage. The situation is expected to only worsen in the near future, and so now might be the right time to purchase a smartphone.

With so many options out there, it can be tough to pick the best Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phone for you. So, we’ve scaled down the list to five of the best smartphones you may want to consider.

Top 5 smartphones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor

1. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Galaxy S24 Ultra (review) is one of the best smartphones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor for most people. It features a 6.8-inch high-quality AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2600 nits of peak brightness, and tough Gorilla Armor protection.

Software support is a big plus for the S24 Ultra, as it promises seven Android OS upgrades, up to Android 21. The smartphone also offers a high-end rear camera setup, led by a 200MP primary camera. It also includes a 10MP 3x telephoto shooter, a 50MP 5x periscope telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultrawide unit. There’s a 12MP camera for selfies and video calls.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. It features an ultrasonic under-display fingerprint reader and robust connectivity features, including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specs:

• Display: 6.8-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak brightness)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
• Software: Android 14, up to seven major Android upgrades
• Rear camera: 200MP (wide) + 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom) + 50MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom) + 12MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 12MP
• Battery: 5000mAh
• Charging: 45W (wired), 15W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

2. Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Xiaomi 14 Ultra (review) is a spec-heavy flagship smartphone that offers a lot of value for its price. It comes with a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and 3000 nits of peak brightness. The smartphone boots Android 14 out of the box and promises four major OS upgrades.

The Xiaomi phone offers a high-end quad-camera setup, all featuring 50MP sensors. It includes a primary lens, a 3.2x telephoto lens, a 5x periscope telephoto lens, and an ultrawide camera. The other side features a 32MP selfie camera.

A 5000mAh battery ensures the device lasts a day on normal usage, with fast charging options for quick refills, including 90W wired and 80W wireless charging. It also supports 10W reverse wireless charging to power our accessories.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra specs:

• Display: 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3000 nits (peak brightness)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
• Software: Android 14, up to four major Android upgrades
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 50MP (telephoto, 3.2x optical zoom) + 50MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom) + 50MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• Battery: 5000mAh
• Charging: 90W (wired), 80W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2

3. OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 12 (review) offers a high-end rear camera setup made in partnership with Hasselblad. It includes a 50MP primary camera, a 64MP 3x periscope telephoto lens, and a 48MP ultrawide camera. There’s a 32MP selfie camera.

The smartphone comes preinstalled with Android 14 and promises four Android OS updates. That means the OS updates will reach the end sometime next year when it receives the Android 18 update. If that’s a big concern to you, take a look at the newer OnePlus 13R.

The OnePlus 12 is built around a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED screen that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 4500 nits of peak brightness. It’s equipped with a 5400mAh battery and supports up to 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. The phone also supports 10W reverse wireless charging.

OnePlus 12 specs:

• Display: 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 4500 nits (peak brightness)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
• Software: Android 14, up to four major Android upgrades
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 64MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom) + 48MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• Battery: 5400mAh
• Charging: 100W (wired – International), 80W (wired – USA), 50W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless)

Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

4. Honor Magic 6 Pro

The Honor Magic 6 Pro also excels in camera performance, particularly for zoom shots. The triple rear camera setup includes a 50MP primary camera, a 2.5x 180MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultrawide unit. Plus, a 50MP selfie camera. The device boots Android 14 and promises OS updates up to Android 18.

The Honor Magic 6 Pro features a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 5000 nits of peak brightness. The battery comes in at 5600mAh with support for 80W wired and 66W wireless charging. It also supports reverse wired and reverse wireless charging.

Honor Magic 6 Pro specs:

• Display: 6.8-inch LTPO OLED, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR, Dolby Vision, 5000 nits (peak brightness)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
• Software: Android 14, up to four major Android upgrades
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 180MP (periscope telephoto, 2.5x optical zoom) + 50MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 50MP
• Battery: 5600mAh
• Charging: 80W (wired), 66W (wireless), 5W (reverse wired), reverse wireless
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

5. RedMagic 9S Pro+

If gaming performance matters to you more than anything else, the RedMagic 9S Pro+ delivers big. It features an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, designed to deliver higher peak performance than the regular 8 Gen 3, paired with ultra-fast LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The device has a dedicated secondary gaming chip to further optimize gaming performance.

To ensure the device remains cool during extreme gaming, there’s an active, centrifugal physical fan and a massive 10,182 sq. mm vapor chamber. The thermal paste further improves the thermal conductivity and power efficiency. The RedMagic phone features shoulder triggers, high touch sampling rate, and bypass charging mode.

The device offers a 6.8-inch AMOLED panel, a triple camera setup (50MP wide, 50MP ultrawide, and a macro lens), a 16MP selfie camera, and a 5500mAh battery with 165W fast charging support.

RedMagic 9S Pro+ specs:

• Display: 6.8-inch AMOLED, 1116 x 2480 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, 1600 nits (peak brightness)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
• Software: Android 14
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 50MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (depth)
• Selfie camera: 16MP
• Battery: 5500mAh
• Charging: 165W (wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2

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During his COMPUTEX 2026 keynote in Taipei, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon introduced Dragonfly, a new brand that will cover the company’s future data center products. That includes server CPUs, AI accelerators, and custom silicon projects developed with partners.

If the name sounds unfamiliar, that’s because it is. Dragonfly joins Snapdragon, which powers everything from smartphones to Windows laptops, and Dragonwing, Qualcomm’s newer brand focused on AIoT, industrial applications, and robotics.

At first glance, it might seem like just another branding exercise. But the announcement says quite a bit about where Qualcomm sees its future.

For years, the company has been best known for smartphone chips. More recently, it has expanded into PCs with Snapdragon X processors. Now it is making a much more direct push into data center hardware, a market that has become one of the biggest battlegrounds in the AI era.

Amon said Qualcomm is already working with hyperscalers and industry partners on Dragonfly-related projects, although the company stopped short of revealing specific products during the keynote.

The broader idea is fairly straightforward. Qualcomm wants to have a presence across the entire computing stack, from edge devices all the way to the data centers that power AI services behind the scenes. Dragonfly is effectively the missing piece in that strategy.

There were also a few big-picture predictions during the presentation. Amon spoke about a future where AI agents become increasingly common and move seamlessly between devices, creating a huge increase in demand for computing infrastructure over the next several years.

For now, though, Dragonfly is mostly a name and a direction rather than a product announcement. Qualcomm is expected to share more concrete details during its Investor Day event on June 24.

Still, the launch of a dedicated data center brand is notable on its own. It suggests Qualcomm sees enough opportunity in AI infrastructure to build an entirely separate identity around it rather than simply extending the Snapdragon name into another category.

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Qualcomm is taking aim at the budget laptop market with a new chip designed to bring Arm-powered Windows PCs down to much lower price points.

Unveiled ahead of Computex 2026, the new Snapdragon C platform is built for entry-level laptops expected to start at around $300. Qualcomm says the chip is aimed at students, families, and small businesses that mainly need a machine for web browsing, streaming, video calls, and everyday productivity.

The company didn’t dive deep into technical details during the announcement, but recent leaks paint a clearer picture. Snapdragon C is reportedly manufactured on a 6nm process and uses an eight-core CPU in a 1+3+4 configuration, paired with an Adreno GPU running at 900MHz. It also supports LPDDR5 memory and includes a small on-device AI engine.

That AI hardware won’t qualify machines for Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC branding, but it should still enable lighter AI features without relying entirely on the cloud — something that’s largely been reserved for more expensive laptops until now.

Where Qualcomm seems to be focusing most is efficiency. The company is promising responsive day-to-day performance, long battery life, and cool, quiet operation, a combination that has traditionally been harder to achieve on most x86-based laptops.

Several manufacturers, including Acer, HP, and Lenovo, are already preparing Snapdragon C devices. One early example is Acer’s Aspire Go 15, which is expected to offer a fairly typical student-friendly setup with a larger display, decent storage, and modern connectivity.

The launch marks Qualcomm’s latest push to move Arm-based Windows laptops beyond the premium segment. If real-world performance lives up to expectations, Snapdragon C could give buyers a genuinely modern alternative to aging budget Intel and AMD systems, while putting additional pressure on Chromebooks in the process.

Benchmarks and hands-on testing will ultimately determine how competitive the platform is, but on paper Qualcomm appears to have found an interesting gap in the market: affordable laptops that prioritize battery life and efficiency without feeling underpowered.

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Qualcomm has introduced a new chipset platform aimed at affordable laptops, expanding its Snapdragon lineup beyond premium and mid-range devices. Called the Snapdragon C Platform, the new processor is designed for entry-level Windows laptops targeting students, families, and small businesses that need reliable performance for everyday tasks.

Snapdragon C Platform: Features and capabilities

The Snapdragon C Platform focuses on delivering efficient day-to-day computing experiences while keeping devices portable and power efficient. Qualcomm says the chipset is built for activities such as web browsing, video streaming, productivity work, and video calls. The platform also includes an integrated NPU, allowing entry-tier laptops to support AI-powered experiences that are gradually becoming common across Windows PCs.

According to Qualcomm, laptops powered by Snapdragon C are expected to offer all-day battery life along with cool and quiet operation. Instead of relying on high-performance gaming capabilities or heavy workstation workloads, the platform is tuned for consistent responsiveness during common tasks used by students and office workers throughout the day.

The company also confirmed that several major PC brands, including Acer, HP, and Lenovo, are already working on devices powered by the Snapdragon C Platform. Qualcomm is targeting laptops priced at around $300 and above, making the platform one of its most affordable compute offerings so far.

Devices powered by the Snapdragon C Platform are expected to arrive later this year, although Qualcomm has not yet revealed exact launch timelines or regional availability details. The company also has not shared specific CPU, GPU, or memory configurations for the chipset at this stage.

With AI features slowly becoming a standard expectation even in budget devices, Qualcomm appears to be positioning Snapdragon C as an alternative to traditional entry-level laptop processors from Intel and AMD.

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While the absolute top-tier processors like the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 capture all the headlines, not everyone needs to go that far to get an incredible smartphone experience. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 sits perfectly in that sweet spot, offering flagship-level performance and modern capabilities at a more accessible price.

We’ve picked the 5 best smartphones featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor that you can consider for your next upgrade.

1. Vivo X300 FE

The Vivo X300 FE delivers a solid value overall. It’s got a high-end triple camera setup, comprising a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto shooter, and an 8MP ultrawide unit. The front side features a 50MP selfie shooter.

The phone offers a 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 5000 nits. It’s backed by a 6500mAh battery with support for 90W wired charging and 40W wireless charging. It also supports reverse wired and reverse wireless charging to power your accessories. Software-wise, it ships with Android 16 and promises OS updates up to Android 21.

Vivo X300 FE specs:

• Display: 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1216 x 2640 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 5000 nits (peak brightness)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
• Software: Android 16, up to five major Android upgrades
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom) + 8MP (115˚ ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 50MP
• Battery: 6500mAh
• Charging: 90W (wired), 40W (wireless), reverse wired, reverse wireless
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0

2. OnePlus 15R

The OnePlus 15R (review) is a solid high-end smartphone, featuring a 6.83-inch bright AMOLED screen with a 165Hz high refresh rate and advanced HDR formats. The chipset is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

The smartphone has a dual-camera setup on the back, including a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultrawide shooter. There’s also a 32MP camera for selfies and video calls. On the software side, it ships with Android 16 out of the box and promises up to four major Android OS upgrades.

Among the biggest strengths of the OnePlus 15R is its large 7400mAh battery, which should easily last more than a day on regular use. The 80W fast charging support ensures a quick refill. Furthermore, the device offers an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and modern connectivity features like Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and NFC.

OnePlus 15R specs:

• Display: 6.83-inch AMOLED, 1272 x 2800 pixels, 165Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, 3600 nits (peak brightness)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
• Software: Android 16, up to four major Android upgrades
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 8MP (112˚ ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• Battery: 7400mAh
• Charging: 80W (wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0

3. iQOO 15R

iQOO phones are optimized to unlock maximum performance, so you can expect better performance on the iQOO 15R than on other phones on the list, even though the difference is small. The device is built around a 6.59-inch AMOLED panel with a high refresh rate of 144Hz and peak brightness of 5000 nits for excellent visibility outdoors.

The smartphone has the same camera specs as the OnePlus 15R, so you get a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide unit on the rear, plus a 32MP selfie snapper. It has a maximum battery capacity of 7600mAh and supports 100W wired charging. The phone ships with Android 16 out of the box and promises up to four major upgrades, up to Android 20.

iQOO 15R specs:

• Display: 6.59-inch AMOLED, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 5000 nits (peak brightness)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
• Software: Android 16, up to four major Android upgrades
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• Battery: 7600mAh
• Charging: 100W (wired), reverse wired
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0

4. Motorola Signature

Motorola Signature is another compelling option on the list, featuring a 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a 165Hz high refresh rate and 6200 nits of peak brightness. The screen has Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, while the device is MIL-STD-810H certified, ensuring it withstands challenging conditions.

Not only does it feature a high-quality screen, but the Motorola Signature also brings a high-end triple camera setup, featuring a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. There’s another 50MP sensor on the front for selfies and video calls.

The Motorola phone is packed with a 5200mAh battery and supports 90W wired and 50W wireless charging. Additionally, it supports reverse wired and reverse wireless charging. And the best part: this phone promises a whopping seven major OS upgrades, up to Android 23.

Motorola Signature specs:

• Display: 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1264 x 2780 pixels, 165Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 6200 nits (peak brightness)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
• Software: Android 16, up to seven major Android upgrades
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom) + 50MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 50MP
• Battery: 5200mAh
• Charging: 90W (wired), 50W (wireless), 10W (reverse wired), 5W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2

5. Realme Neo 8

Realme Neo 8, launched earlier this year, will likely remain limited to the Chinese market, but it’s expected to launch globally as Realme GT 8. The phone comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a high refresh rate of 165Hz and peak brightness of 6500 nits.

The Realme phone ships with Android 16 out of the box and will likely receive at least four major OS upgrades before it reaches the end of life. Around the back, it’s equipped with a triple camera setup, including a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. For selfies, there’s a 16MP snapper.

Realme Neo 8 houses a massive 8000mAh battery, the biggest on the list, and supports 80W fast wired charging. And just like any other device on the list, it features an under-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader.

Realme Neo 8 specs:

• Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 165Hz refresh rate, 6500 nits (peak brightness)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
• Software: Android 16
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3.5x optical zoom) + 8MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 16MP
• Battery: 8000mAh
• Charging: 80W (wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0

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The Snapdragon 8 Elite is one of the best flagship smartphone chipsets right now, delivering excellent performance, battery efficiency, and stable, lag-free gaming at high FPS. If you’re looking for a high-end upgrade, here are the top 5 smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

Top 5 smartphones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor

1. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Galaxy S25 Ultra (full review) is perhaps the best phone on the list for most people. It’s a super high-end phone with premium hardware and long-term software support. You get a 6.9-inch bright LTPO AMOLED screen that’s protected with Gorilla Glass Armor 2 on both the front and back. It has a grade-5 titanium frame all around the edges for stronger protection against accidental drops.

The S25 Ultra has been consistently praised for its detailed photo-capturing ability and smooth video recording. It features a quad-camera setup, led by a 200MP sensor. It’s paired with a 10MP telephoto lens (3x optical zoom), a 50MP periscope telephoto lens (5x optical zoom), and a 50MP ultrawide camera. For selfies, there’s a 12MP sensor.

The smartphone launched with Android 15, with a promise of seven major OS upgrades, up to Android 22. That’s the best on any Android device. Further, the S25 Ultra comes with a 5,000mAh battery and supports 45W wired and 15W wireless charging. It has modern connectivity features, including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, and satellite connection.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs:

• Display: 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 2600nits (peak brightness)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
• Software: Android 15, up to seven major Android upgrades
• Rear camera: 200MP (wide) + 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom) + 50MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom) + 50MP (120˚ ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 12MP
• Battery: 5000mAh
• Charging: 45W (wired), 15W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2, Satellite connectivity

2. Xiaomi 15 Ultra

It’s another excellent Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered flagship that delivers a solid value overall. The phone offers a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with support for a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, and 3200 nits of peak brightness. It’s IP68-rated and features Aerospace-grade glass fiber, an aluminum frame, and Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 screen protection.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features a powerful quad-camera setup, featuring a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, a 200MP periscope telephoto lens with 4.3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide shooter. It has a 32MP snapper for selfies and video calls. The smartphone ships with Android 15 out of the box and promises up to 4 major OS upgrades.

To keep the lights on, the phone comes with a 5,410mAh battery and supports 90W wired charging, 80W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. It offers robust connectivity, including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra specs:

• Display: 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, 3200nits (peak brightness)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
• Software: Android 15, up to four major Android upgrades
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 50MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom) + 200MP (periscope telephoto, 4.3x optical zoom) + 50MP (115˚ ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• Battery: 5410mAh
• Charging: 90W (wired), 80W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2

3. OnePlus 13

OnePlus 13 (review), powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, also delivers a great value overall. It packs a big 6,000mAh battery, which should easily last for more than a day, and supports 100W wired charging, which can refill the battery in about half an hour. The phone also supports 50W wireless charging, as well as reverse wireless and reverse wired charging.

The OnePlus 13 offers a high-quality 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 4500nits of peak brightness. It’s protected with Ceramic Guard glass and is IP68/IP69 rated, ensuring maximum protection against dust and water jets. On the software side, it boots Android 15 OS and promises four major Android upgrades.

The smartphone features a high-end triple camera setup, including a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens (3x optical zoom), and a 50MP ultrawide camera. It has a 32MP snapper for selfies and video calls. To ensure optimal connectivity, the device has Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.2.

OnePlus 13 specs:

• Display: 6.82-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, 4500nits (peak brightness)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
• Software: Android 15, up to four major Android upgrades
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom) + 50MP (120˚ ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• Battery: 6000mAh
• Charging: 100W (wired), 50W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless), 5W (reverse wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

4. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

If you’re up for a high-end book-style foldable upgrade, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 delivers big. It’s the company’s thinnest foldable of its type, measuring just 8.9mm (folded) and 4.2mm (unfolded). The device offers an 8-inch LTPO AMOLED screen, while the cover display measures 6.5 inches.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 features a triple rear camera setup, including a 200MP primary shooter, a 10MP telephoto lens (3x optical zoom), and a 12MP ultrawide camera. On the cover display and inner display, you have 10MP selfie cameras. The phone ships with Android 16 out of the box and promises up to 7 generations of major Android upgrades.

The 4,400 mAh battery capacity is a weak link here, and so are the charging speeds: 25W wired and 15W wireless. However, it offers robust connectivity features, including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2, and Ultra Wideband (UWB).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 specs:

• Display:
  • Main: 8.0-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 1968 x 2184 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 2600nits (peak brightness)
  • Cover: 6.5-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 120Hz
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
• Software: Android 16, up to seven major Android upgrades
• Rear camera: 200MP (wide) + 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom) + 12MP (120˚ ultrawide)
• Selfie camera:
  • Main screen: 10MP
  • Cover screen: 10MP
• Battery: 4400mAh
• Charging: 25W (wired), 15W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

5. RedMagic 10S Pro+

The RedMagic 10S Pro+ delivers an elite, industry-leading gaming performance, featuring a built-in physical cooling fan, capacitive shoulder triggers, and advanced gaming enhancements. It features a 6.85-inch AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and 2000nits of peak brightness.

The device is primarily optimized to unlock the maximum performance, so you can expect better performance than other phones on the list. However, the camera quality isn’t as impressive. It features a dual camera setup, including a 50MP primary camera and a 50MP ultrawide camera. For selfies, it’s equipped with a 16MP camera.

The RedMagic 10S Pro+ features a 7,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. It offers modern connectivity features, including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2.

RedMagic 10S Pro+ specs:

• Display: 6.85-inch AMOLED, 1216 x 2688 pixels, 144Hz refresh rate, 2000nits (peak brightness)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
• Software: Android 15
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 50MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 16MP
• Battery: 7500mAh
• Charging: 120W (wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2

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Qualcomm is gearing up to launch its next generation of top-tier smartphone chipsets, and for the first time in the company’s history, there will be a “Pro” model as well. The new chipsets, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, will likely be unveiled in September 2026, following previous launch patterns.

We’ve already published a detailed post about the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, covering all the details from various leaks and reports. In this post, we’ll learn what the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will have to offer, based on the details we’ve gathered so far.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6: Spec sheet

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6: Everything you need to know

Process node and CPU architecture

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will be one of the first chips to use TSMC’s latest 2nm cutting-edge node. MediaTek and Apple are also expected to unveil their 2nm smartphone chips around the same time later this year.

The latest node is expected to deliver a massive leap in energy efficiency, allowing the chip to run faster while consuming significantly less battery. While efficiency is the main focus, the node may also allow Qualcomm to push raw speeds higher.

According to a reliable tipster, Digital Chat Station, the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will use a new ‘2+3+3’ CPU layout instead of a regular ‘2+6’ layout, focusing more on higher efficiency. The Oryon CPU is said to have 16MB of L2 cache, up from 12MB on the 8 Elite Gen 5. Some rumors say the chip could offer a peak speed of 5GHz, or at least close to that.

GPU and gaming capabilities

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is said to feature an upgraded Adreno 845 GPU utilizing Qualcomm’s slice-based architecture. The GPU will reportedly use 12MB of GMEM graphics cache and 6MB of system-level cache (SLC). On the software side, the GPU will leverage the full suite of Snapdragon Elite Gaming features to offer a great gaming experience.

The “Pro” model will reportedly use an Adreno 850 GPU with higher cache, but leaks also say the chip will introduce heat path block (HPB) technology for the first time on a Qualcomm chip. It’s an advanced hardware-level thermal management technology designed to handle the intense heat generated by the chip.

AI and NPU capabilities

Not much has been revealed about the AI and NPU capabilities of the upcoming Snapdragon flagship through leaks, but we’re likely looking at an upgraded Hexagon NPU with significantly better power efficiency, support for newer LLMs, and extensive generative AI capabilities. We can also expect a more powerful on-device agentic AI experience.

Connectivity, memory, and storage

The standard 8 Elite Gen 6 is expected to feature an upgraded Snapdragon X90 5G modem with advanced AI hardware directly on the baseband chip. Rumors say the peak download speed could cross 15Gbps on a 5G network.

Leaks say the 8 Elite Gen 6 will support the same LPDDR5X memory as its predecessor, but will upgrade to a faster UFS 5.0 storage. The “Pro” model, however, is expected to support LPDDR6 memory, which could be a big differentiator between the standard and Pro versions.

The fact that LPDDR6 is significantly faster than the current LPDDR5X RAM would allow the chip to run complex AI assistants and generate images faster using on-device AI. It should also improve power efficiency and enable stable, high-FPS gaming at higher resolutions.

Upcoming devices with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip

These smartphones are expected to come with the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6:

• Samsung Galaxy S27
• Samsung Galaxy S27+
• OnePlus 16
• iQOO 16
• Xiaomi 18

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The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is one of the most popular high-end smartphone chipsets right now. It’s packs a custom-designed Oryon CPU, a capable GPU that offers excellent gaming performance and stability, and modern connectivity features. Many of the camera capabilities have been borrowed from the top-tier 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, which is also a big plus for the 8 Gen 5.

The Dimensity 9400 Plus, on the other hand, is a top-tier flagship chipset, but the fact that it’s priced around the same as Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phones makes the battle more interesting. Let’s look at the benchmark scores, spec sheet, and crucial differences to figure out how these two flagship chips fare against each other.

Quick verdict:
– Choose Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 if you prioritize CPU performance, robust connectivity with higher 5G download speed and mmWave bands, and a premium ISP pipeline.
– Choose Dimensity 9400 Plus if you prioritize sustained gaming performance, faster Wi-Fi speeds, and longer phone-to-phone Bluetooth connections.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9400 Plus: Spec sheet

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9400 Plus: Benchmark score

Geekbench score

On Geekbench 6, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 pulls ahead in both single-core and multi-core tests, although the differences aren’t huge. The single-core score is up by 3%, and the multi-core score is 8% higher than that of the Dimensity 9400 Plus.

AnTuTu score

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 achieves about a 4% higher AnTuTu score than the Dimensity 9400 Plus. But this doesn’t offer much clarity unless you look at the breakdown of the total AnTuTu score.

The Snapdragon chip still maintain an edge over the Dimensity 9400+ in CPU performance with a 7% higher score, but the GPU score favors the Dimensity chip, which gets about a 4% higher score.

Looking at the benchmark scores, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 feels like a more performance-friendly option, but that alone doesn’t tell the complete picture. One should also consider other key metrics, such as camera capabilities and connectivity upgrades, to make an informed decision.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9400 Plus: Key differences

CPU, GPU, & NPU

Both chipsets feature an all-big-core CPU design, but differ notably in CPU clusters and peak performance. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 utilizes Qualcomm’s custom-designed Oryon CPU, featuring a ‘2+6’ configuration. This includes two prime cores and six performance cores.

The Dimensity 9400 Plus features a tiered ‘1+3+4’ CPU configuration, consisting of one Cortex-X925 prime core, three Cortex-X4 performance cores, and four Cortex-A720 performance cores. The CPU has a peak frequency of 3.73 GHz, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 reaches 3.8 GHz. The latter also excels in higher speeds on secondary scores.

For gaming and other graphics-intensive tasks, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 features an Adreno 829 GPU with a full suite of Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, including Snapdragon Adaptive Performance Engine 4.0 and Qualcomm FPS 3.0, further optimizing game performance and power efficiency.

The Dimensity 9400 Plus uses a 12-core Arm Immortalis-G925 GPU, paired with many game-related features, including MediaTek Frame Rate Converter 2.0+ and MediaTek Adaptive Gaming Technology (MAGT) 3.0, to deliver excellent gaming performance and stability. MediaTek says the chip delivers PC-grade ray tracing capabilities.

Turning to AI capabilities, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 features an upgraded Hexagon NPU that delivers 46% faster performance than its predecessor (8 Gen 3). This is the first Qualcomm chip to embed hardware matrix acceleration into the Oryon CPU, enabling the CPU to execute matrix-intensive AI subtasks without offloading everything to the NPU. The 8 Gen 5 also supports contextually-aware agentic AI that can learn and adapt to offer personalized assistance.

The Dimensity chip features the MediaTek NPU 890, which supports new generative and agentic AI models. Specifically, it has full support for the DeepSeek-R1-Distill (1.5B/7B/8B) model with on-device processing.

Camera

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 inherits many of the camera capabilities from the top-tier 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. It includes a 20-bit Triple AI ISP, up to 320MP camera support, and 4K video recording at 120fps. On top of a robust ISP pipeline, the chip uses AI to process data frame by frame in real time for accurate optimizations. The chip also supports real-time tone control, Night Vision 3.0 for low-light environments, and Snapdragon Audio Sense for HDR audio recording without noise.

In contrast, the Dimensity 9400 Plus features an Imagiq 1090 ISP that promises to offer “DSLR-like experience.” It also supports up to 320MP camera resolution and 4K video recording at 120fps, and adds features such as Full-range HDR zoom, Gen-AI Telephoto, and Lightning Snapshot Camera.

Connectivity

While both chipsets offer cutting-edge connectivity features, there are several key differences worth paying attention to. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave bands, but the Dimensity 9400 Plus focuses primarily on sub-6GHz. The official product page doesn’t mention mmWave support.

The Snapdragon chip also has an edge in peak download speed, supporting up to 10Gbps, while the Dimensity 9400 Plus can reach up to 7Gbps on a 5G connection. On Wi-Fi connection, though, the Dimensity chip offer a higher peak speed of 7.3Gbps (vs. 5.8Gbps on the 8 Gen 5).

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 natively integrates Ultra Wideband (UWB) along with AI-powered proximity solutions to help you find lost items. It also integrates many features to improve the connectivity stability and power efficiency. The Dimensity chip also includes many connectivity enhancements, including Triple Band Triple Concurrency and phone-to-phone Bluetooth connections up to 10km.

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Qualcomm has just announced two new affordable smartphone chipsets, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, and they promise to be bigger than just an annual refresh. Both chips offer an all-around upgrade, with the performance and efficiency getting a major uplift.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

The latest Snapdragon 6-series chip uses the same 4nm node as its predecessor but upgrades CPU and GPU to deliver higher performance and stability. The connectivity upgrades and advanced AI camera features are also promising, raising the bar for mid-range chipsets.

CPU offers 20% faster app launch and faster multi-core performance

On the CPU side, the peak clock speed jumps from 2.3 GHz to 2.6 GHz, and because the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 upgrades to a (4 performance + 4 efficiency) cluster, all four performance cores benefit from higher speeds.

Its predecessor, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, uses a (1 prime + 3 performance + 4 efficiency) CPU cluster, so the peak speed of 2.3 GHz applies only to a single core, while the remaining seven cores operate at lower speeds. The shift from one 2.3 GHz “prime” core to four 2.6 GHz performance cores in the Gen 5 significantly improves multi-core performance. The new chip also promises a 20% faster app launch.

GPU upgrades with premium features and 21% faster performance

The upgraded Adreno GPU delivers 21% better performance and brings modern gaming features for sustained performance and higher stability. The new 6 Gen 5 chip introduces premium gaming features usually found on flagship chips, including the Adaptive Performance Engine 4.0, which dynamically manages device resources and thermals to ensure sustained FPS during long gaming sessions.

The new SoC also brings Snapdragon Game Super Resolution and Qualcomm Game FPS 3.0 to deliver sharper graphics and stable frame rates, with official HDR gaming support.

Camera gets advanced AI features

With the latest camera upgrades, Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 narrows the gap with high-end chips. It adds 100x in-sensor zoom support for the first time in the Snapdragon 6-series. The feature uses AI to enhance clarity when using extreme digital zoom.

The new chip also brings AI-based low-light technology, which is designed to capture sharper, more vibrant photos in dark environments, and supports 4K HDR recording at 30 fps.

Connectivity gets a major upgrade with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0

One of the biggest highlights of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 is Wi-Fi 7 support, which was previously reserved for high-end flagship chips. It allows for a higher speed of up to 5.8Gbps with a lower latency. The chip also includes the latest Bluetooth 6.0 standard, offering improved stability and power efficiency.

The chip also upgrades to a 3GPP Release 17 5G modem, which improves upload speeds and reliability in crowded areas.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 promises significantly faster GPU performance and upgraded connectivity with better stability and Dual SIM Dual Active support. The camera also receives notable upgrades.

Modest CPU upgrades, but a far better GPU

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 uses the same 2+6 CPU cluster as its predecessor, but increases the peak clock speed to 2.4 GHz (up from 2.3 GHz) to deliver a meaningful performance boost.

The Adreno GPU brings a generational upgrade, promising a 77% faster performance. The 4 Gen 5 is also the first in the Snapdragon 4 lineup to support 90fps gaming at HD resolution. The chip also introduces a Snapdragon Smooth Motion UI feature that makes scrolling and animations feel much more fluid.

Qualcomm claims a 43% faster app launch on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 compared to its predecessor. The new chip also delivers 10% better power efficiency.

Upgraded camera and connectivity

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 adds support for 1080p video recording at 60fps and electronic image stabilization. It also brings a suite of photography tools, including intelligent face detection, auto-focus, auto-exposure, and auto-white balance.

The fifth-generation chip includes a 5G modem with a higher peak download speed of 2.8Gbps (vs. 2.5Gbps on the 4 Gen 4). It supports Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA) 5G + 5G/4G connectivity for the first time in the Snapdragon 4-series. This means both SIM slots can maintain simultaneous connections without compromise. The 4 Gen 5 also adds support for Qualcomm Sound with 96kHz lossless streaming and aptX Adaptive Audio.

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Qualcomm has officially introduced the new Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipsets, bringing several premium smartphone features to affordable and mid-range devices. Smartphones powered by these processors are expected to arrive in the second half of 2026.

Both chipsets are built on a 4nm process and focus on improving gaming, smoother UI performance, camera quality, and overall daily smartphone usage. Qualcomm says the new platforms are designed to deliver better graphics, faster app launches, and reduced lag during regular use.

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 is the more powerful chipset of the two. It features four performance cores clocked at 2.6GHz and four efficiency cores at 2.0GHz. Qualcomm claims the chipset delivers 21% better GPU performance, 20% faster app launches, and 18% lower screen lag compared to the previous generation.

One of the biggest highlights of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 is the inclusion of Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 support, features that were previously limited mostly to flagship smartphones. The chipset also supports AI-powered Night Vision photography, 100x AI zoom, Snapdragon Game Super Resolution, and cameras up to 200MP.

Meanwhile, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 is designed for budget and affordable mid-range smartphones. It includes two performance cores running at 2.4GHz and six efficiency cores at 2.0GHz. Qualcomm says the chipset delivers a major 77% GPU performance improvement along with 43% faster app launches.

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 also becomes the first Snapdragon 4-series chipset to support 90FPS gaming. It supports FHD+ 144Hz displays, dual-channel UFS 3.1 storage, and cameras up to 108MP.

Qualcomm has not yet revealed which smartphone brands will launch devices powered by these new chipsets.

Comparison Table:

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The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is positioned as a high-end smartphone chipset, offering flagship-level performance at a much lower price. It’s built using a newer architecture and packed with AI-driven enhancements, but let’s be honest – not every new chip translates into a worthwhile upgrade for the users.

If you’re already using a device powered by a Snapdragon 8-series chipset, the big question is whether the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is a meaningful upgrade or just another incremental spec bump? Because in 2026, raw performance alone isn’t enough. Users want real-world gains in AI capabilities, battery efficiency, and camera processing for an upgrade to justify.

Here, we’ll take a closer look at whether the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 offers meaningful upgrades or if it’s better to hold onto your current device. Let’s break it down.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 benchmark scores look promising, but there’s a catch

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 puts solid gains on the table when compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but it couldn’t outperform the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This essentially tells the correct positioning of the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 – sitting between the other two.

To obtain benchmark results, we selected devices from a single brand to reduce software-related differences. We ran the tests on the OnePlus 15R (Snapdragon 8 Gen 5), the OnePlus 13 (Snapdragon 8 Elite), and the OnePlus 13R (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3).

In the Geekbench 6 CPU test, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 sits between the other two chips, with 3,026 points in single-core performance. In the multi-core test, however, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 bridges the gap with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the 8 Gen 3 lags much further behind.

We also tested the devices on the AnTuTu benchmark to get a clearer picture. In terms of total score, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 sits in the middle, again, with a total score of 2.96 million. The Snapdragon 8 Elite leads with 2.96 million points, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 sits below the other two with 2.27 million points.

The breakdown of the AnTuTu score offers much better insights than a vague total score. In the CPU test, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 pulls off a 6% higher score than the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which widens to 50% when compared to the 8 Gen 3.

In the GPU test, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 gets about 12% lower score than the Snapdragon 8 Elite, but outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 by 22%.

Performance upgrades

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 uses TSMC’s N3P (3nm) node, which yields slightly better performance and efficiency over the N3E (3nm) node used for the Snapdragon 8 Elite. The 8 Gen 3 chip uses an older N4P (4nm) node.

Except for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the other two chips use custom-designed Oryon CPU cores, which deliver better performance over the ARM CPU cores in the 8 Gen 3. The 8 Gen 5 also benefits from newer-generation Oryon cores, but the higher clock speeds on the Snapdragon 8 Elite offer the chip an edge in CPU performance.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite also maintains an edge in gaming performance, thanks to a stronger peak graphics performance on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the 8 Gen 5’s Adreno 829 is a cut-down, more affordable GPU with modern gaming features.

The Elite chip is a better choice for max settings, ray tracing, and higher sustained frame rates. That said, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 still remains strong enough for demanding games and emulators except at the most extreme settings.

The AI gap between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 8 Elite is much smaller than the GPU gap, as both chips use a very similar Hexagon NPU setup, promising fast on-device AI and multimodal Gen AI support.

Camera upgrades

The camera upgrades are real and promising. It borrows the 20-bit AI ISP from the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, offering more headroom for HDR, denoising, and color processing compared to the 18-bit ISP on the Snapdragon 8 Elite and 8 Gen 3.

The rest of the camera specs match those of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, including support for up to 320MP single-camera capture, 4K/120fps video recording, and limitless real-time semantic segmentation.

Connectivity upgrades

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 features the same connectivity as the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Meaning, a peak speed of 10Gbps on a cellular connection and 5.8Gbps on a Wi-Fi connection. Both chips have the modern Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity.

In short, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 borrows the connectivity features from the Snapdragon 8 Elite, both of which are a step up over the 8 Gen 3.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: Should you upgrade or skip it?

Well, that depends. If you’re using a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or older chipset, upgrading to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 makes sense. You should expect at least 20% jump in the CPU and GPU performance. So, gaming would feel smoother, snappier, and more consistent. The new chip also offers better AI capabilities, a more powerful ISP, and modern connectivity features. So, there are improvements in almost every aspect, making it a true upgrade.

However, if you’re already using a Snapdragon 8 Elite or newer flagships, switching to Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 would feel like a downgrade. The Elite chip excels in raw performance, especially in CPU‑burst and sustained‑GPU workloads.

Best Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phones:

• OnePlus 15R (review)
• iQOO 15R
• Realme Neo 8
• Motorola Signature
• Vivo X300 FE

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While the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 might be the absolute best you can get right now, not everyone needs to stretch that far. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 sits in an interesting middle ground. 

It’s a more accessible alternative that doesn’t really sacrifice flagship-level performance, even if the overall package is slightly toned down to keep costs in check.

As a result of that balance, we have new flagship-level phones that look and feel premium and cater to different needs. Here are five of the best Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phones right now. 

OnePlus 15R

The OnePlus 15R sticks closely to what OnePlus has been doing for years. It delivers a fast, polished experience with reliable performance and battery life.

It’s built around a large 6.83-inch AMOLED panel with a 165Hz refresh rate. That’s higher than what most phones offer, and while the real-world difference isn’t always dramatic, it does make supported games feel smoother. 

Performance is predictable here because the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 does most of the work. Paired with UFS 4.1 storage and 12GB of RAM across variants, there’s no real bottleneck in daily use. Apps load quickly, multitasking feels stable, and sustained performance should hold up under gaming loads.

The camera system is where compromises show. A 50MP main sensor and an 8MP ultrawide could be enough, but there’s no telephoto. It’s a setup that works for casual photography but doesn’t try to compete with more camera-focused phones.

OnePlus is using a silicon-carbon 7400mAh battery in an 8.1mm chassis. It refills via an 80W adapter.

iQOO 15R

The iQOO 15R approaches the same formula differently. It’s smaller, lighter, and slightly more aggressive in areas like charging and display brightness.

The 6.59-inch AMOLED panel runs at 144Hz, but what stands out is the claimed 5000 nits peak brightness and 4320Hz PWM dimming.

Internally, it’s nearly identical to the OnePlus. Same chipset, same general performance ceiling. Even the camera setup mirrors the OnePlus. It has a 50MP main, 8MP ultrawide, and again, no telephoto. This seems to be a consistent trade-off across this segment.

Where it diverges is battery and charging. A 7600mAh battery paired with 100W charging pushes it slightly ahead in both capacity and speed. 

Realme Neo 8

The Realme Neo 8 is where things start to shift. It still uses the same Snapdragon platform, but adds features that push it closer to traditional flagship territory.

The display is a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 165Hz refresh rate and an unusually high peak brightness rating of 6500 nits. More importantly, this is one of the few phones here with a proper telephoto lens. The 50MP periscope camera offers 3.5x optical zoom, alongside a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP ultrawide. This alone makes it more versatile than the OnePlus and iQOO options.

Its battery capacity is also bigger—8000mAh. The charging sits at 80W, which does feel slightly conservative given the battery size, but it’s still practical. There’s also an RGB LED on the back for some extra visual flair. 

Motorola Signature

The Motorola Signature is arguably the most “flagship-like” phone on this list. The display is a 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED with a 165Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, and 6200 nits of peak brightness. 

The camera system is where it stands out the most. It has a triple 50MP setup that includes a large main sensor, a periscope telephoto with 3x zoom, and an ultrawide. Video capabilities go up to 8K with Dolby Vision, along with 4K at 120fps.

The Signature has a comparatively smaller 5200mAh cell, but it compensates with fast charging: 90W wired, 50W wireless, and reverse charging options. 

Software support is another key factor. Motorola is promising up to seven major Android updates, which is longer than what most competitors are offering here. 

Vivo X300 FE

The Vivo X300 FE takes a different direction entirely. Instead of going bigger, it goes smaller without cutting down on core hardware.

The 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED display runs at 120Hz, which is lower than others here, but still within flagship expectations. The smaller size makes it more usable one-handed, which is increasingly rare in this category.

As for cameras, the rear has a 50MP main sensor, 50MP periscope telephoto, and Zeiss-tuned optics. There’s also support for optional external zoom lenses, which adds flexibility for specific use cases.

Keeping the lights on is a 6500mAh cell, paired with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. It doesn’t lead in any one metric, but it stays balanced across the board.

This is also one of the few compact phones that doesn’t compromise on performance, thanks to the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 platform used across the list.

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The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is a performance-friendly mid-range chipset, which is already powering a flurry of devices from top smartphone brands. It was announced in mid-2025, and three months later, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 with a similar spec sheet. However, there are still several key differences that set them apart.

In this detailed comparison, we’ll review the benchmark data and key differences to determine which Snapdragon chip delivers higher performance and, more importantly, better overall value.

Here’s the spec sheet to begin with:

Quick verdict:

Choose the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 if you prioritize performance, gaming, advanced AI, and modern connectivity.
Choose Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 if you’re a value-conscious buyer who prioritizes battery life and daily reliability over high-end performance.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs 7s Gen 4: Benchmark score

[Note: To obtain benchmark results, the tests were performed using the Vivo T4 Pro (powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 4) and POCO M8 Pro (powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 4).]

Geekbench score

On Geekbench v10, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 pulls just ahead in single-core performance. However, the gap widens in multi-core performance, with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 posting a 10% higher score. So, demanding apps that require multiple cores to work together would perform better on a device powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 than on one powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 4.

AnTuTu score

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 has achieved over 1 million AnTuTu points, while the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 gets 838K points. That’s a 20% solid uplift for the 7 Gen 4, but the overall score doesn’t offer much clarity. So, we look at the breakdown of the AnTuTu score.

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 outperforms the 7s Gen 4 in all aspects. The CPU score is up by 11%; the GPU score is up by 53%, and the memory score is up by 12%. The 7 Gen 4 also pulls ahead in the UX score, even though the difference is small.

Performance-wise, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 looks promising, but we must also review other key aspects, such as camera capabilities and connectivity features, to pick the right one. (more on that below)

Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs 7s Gen 4: Key differences that matter

Performance

CPU

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 prioritizes raw power by using five performance cores (1 prime + 4 performance), whereas the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 uses a traditional four-performance core setup (1 prime + 3 performance), leaning more on its efficiency cores for battery savings.

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 also benefits from a higher peak clock speed of 2.8 GHz compared to the 2.7 GHz on the 7s Gen 4, offering additional performance advantage to the standard 7 Gen 4 SoC.

GPU

For graphics rendering, the 7 Gen 4 relies on the Adreno 722 GPU, which may seem weaker than the Adreno 810 GPU on the 7s Gen 4 at first sight, but it’s actually more powerful. It has a higher frequency, shading units, and FLOPS, resulting in consistent frame rates and reliable gaming performance. The 7 Gen 4 also features advanced Snapdragon Elite Gaming features to deliver smoother gaming with reduced stutter.

AI & NPU

Coming to the AI part, both Snapdragon chips have Hexagon NPUs, but the one on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is significantly more powerful than the NPU on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. Qualcomm claims a 65% higher AI performance than the 7 Gen 3, but the 7s Gen 3 is only described generically as an updated Hexagon NPU with “better AI performance” than the 7s Gen 3.

The 7 Gen 4 supports on-device generative AI assistants and large language models (LLMs) for the first time in the Snapdragon 7-series. Also, the first-in-series to run models like Stable Diffusion 1.5 locally on-device. In short, the 7 Gen 4 features a significant upgrade to generative AI, while the 7s Gen 4 hasn’t received a major NPU upgrade.

Camera

While both Snapdragon SoCs use the same 12-bit Spectra ISPs, there are still crucial differences that can significantly affect output quality. This includes the hardware-enabled Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) support on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 for the first time in the Snapdragon 7-series.

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 leverages AI-powered autofocus, auto white balance, and auto exposure, now baked into the ISP hardware. The Real-time Video Super Resolution is also AI-assisted, enhancing detail while also reducing noise. In contrast, the 7s Gen 4 features modest AI features such as Snapdragon Low Light Vision and AI Remosaic.

The 7 Gen 4 also excels in video recording, supporting 4K HDR videos at 60fps, while the 7s Gen 4 supports 4K HDR recording at 30fps.

Connectivity

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 features more modern, high-end connectivity, which includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0. In contrast, the 7s Gen 4 has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4.

The 7 Gen 4 also excels in connectivity speeds, supporting up to 4.2 Gbps on a 5G connection and up to 5.8 Gbps on a Wi-Fi connection, while the 7s Gen 4 can reach just 2.9 Gbps on both cellular and Wi-Fi connections.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs 7s Gen 4: Conclusion

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is a premium mid-range chipset, featuring a performance-focused CPU, a superior GPU, and robust connectivity. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 sits below it, prioritizing balanced performance and power efficiency.

If you prioritize gaming, AI features, and modern connectivity, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is the better choice. For those looking for reliable daily performance at a lower cost, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is a good fit.

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Several reports have revealed that there will be two versions of the next-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite-branded 8-series chip. These include the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. Tipster Digital Chat Station has now shared fresh details about the standard variant and how it differs from the Pro model.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 key details revealed

According to the tipster, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, identified as SM8950, is expected to be built on TSMC’s advanced 2nm process. It is said to feature a new 2+3+3 Oryon CPU layout, along with a shared 16MB L2 cache. This architecture indicates a strong focus on balancing performance and efficiency for flagship devices.

On the graphics side, the chipset may include an Adreno 845 GPU with a six-slice design, paired with 12MB GMEM and 6MB system-level cache. It is also expected to support LPDDR5X memory and UFS 5.0 storage, making it suitable for high-performance smartphones without pushing costs too high. The chip is likely to power upper mid-range and mainstream flagship models in the next cycle.

How does the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 differ from the Pro variant

The same source suggests that the standard version comes with slightly reduced cache and peripheral capabilities compared to the Pro model. Earlier reports indicate that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, carrying model number SM8975, could bring support for LPDDR6 memory along with a more powerful Adreno 850 GPU and expanded cache configuration.

While its performance is expected to as high as 6GHz, it is also being said that it might not even deliver 20 percent performance improvement over its previous generation.

In addition, the Pro variant is expected to target premium Ultra-tier smartphones, while the standard chip may focus on offering stable performance and better efficiency for a wider range of devices. However, there are reports that the OnePlus 16 and iQOO 16 will come equipped with the Pro chip.

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The smartphone industry has been dealing with supply chain issues for years, but memory shortages are now harder to ignore than ever. A mix of rising demand for AI hardware and limited production capacity has pushed DRAM prices up, putting pressure on companies that rely on it to build phones.

According to reports from Wccftech and South Korean publication JoongAng Ilbo, Qualcomm is now working with Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT) to develop custom DRAM tailored for smartphones. 

Since a large portion of DRAM manufacturing capacity is currently used for high-bandwidth memory (HBM), manufacturers are focusing less on mobile-focused memory, creating a shortage in the industry. 

This imbalance is affecting different segments in different ways. Flagship phones can absorb rising costs more easily, but budget and mid-range devices have less flexibility. 

Why could this be the right move?

Memory has quietly become one of the most expensive parts of a phone. DRAM alone makes up roughly a third of the total bill of materials, and when combined with NAND storage, memory accounts for more than half of the cost of building a typical device. This makes it harder for manufacturers to keep prices stable without cutting corners elsewhere.

There are already signs that the pressure is reshaping production strategies. Both Qualcomm and MediaTek are said to have scaled back orders for their mid-range 4nm chips. The reduction reportedly means tens of millions fewer chips.

In that context, Qualcomm’s collaboration with CXMT is a good move, if true. By working directly with a memory manufacturer, Qualcomm could gain more control over supply and maybe stabilize costs for its partners.

The partnership also has a geographic angle. China remains the largest smartphone market, and many of Qualcomm’s biggest customers are based there. Custom DRAM developed with CXMT could primarily serve that ecosystem, which will help local manufacturers navigate the current constraints more effectively.

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Qualcomm’s next flagship mobile chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series, has previously been tipped to focus more on efficiency than major CPU gains. Now, a fresh detail from tipster Fixed Focus Digital adds another layer to that narrative. 

According to the leak, Qualcomm could introduce an LPE (Low Power Efficiency) core as a dedicated coprocessor in the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. 

An LPE core on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 mean?

An LPE core is ideal for handling smaller background tasks. These could include things like sensor monitoring, notification handling, or always-on features that don’t require the full CPU to wake up. Offloading such tasks to a tiny, ultra-efficient core would allow the primary cores to remain idle more often, which in turn helps conserve power.

If that happens, it would complement the changes already rumored for the CPU layout. The current Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 uses a 2+6 configuration, with two high-performance cores and six performance cores running at the same frequency tiers. For the next generation, Qualcomm is expected to move to a 2+3+3 setup, splitting those six cores into two clusters. 

Clock speeds for these clusters are under wraps, but separating them could allow Qualcomm to run different groups of cores at different frequencies depending on the workload. That would give the scheduler more flexibility in balancing performance and power use.

The addition of an LPE core would take that further by moving the smallest background processes away from the CPU entirely. 

None of this is confirmed yet, but the overall direction suggests Qualcomm is focusing on reducing power consumption across both active and idle scenarios.

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Qualcomm is expected to unveil its next flagship mobile platform, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series, in September 2026. And if a new leak is to be believed, this generation will not deliver the CPU gains we might expect from it.

According to Chinese leaker Fixed Focus Digital, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro — which is said to be built on a 2nm process — will deliver less than 20% CPU performance improvement. Instead, the bigger story could be on the GPU side.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro will have better incremental performance in GPU

The report suggests Qualcomm will stick with a dual Prime core setup, but could change how its performance cores are arranged.

Rather than pairing the Prime cores with six identical performance cores running at the same clock speeds, the company is rumored to split them into two clusters with different frequencies in a 3+3 layout. 

Interestingly, even MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 9600 chip is said to follow a similar 2+3+3 CPU configuration. 

There are a couple of possible explanations for this change. One is that mobile CPU clock speeds are starting to hit practical limits, especially under tight power constraints. Another is that companies like Qualcomm may now be choosing to invest more in efficiency and sustained performance, rather than chasing short bursts of higher benchmark numbers.

In terms of GPU, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro is rumored to feature an upgraded Adreno A850 GPU, with a larger cache and support for LPDDR6 memory. These changes could translate into more noticeable improvements in gaming performance and on-device AI tasks, even if raw CPU gains are just modest.

Not to forget, there is even said to be the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, which might bring even a modest performance bump. 

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The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is the first non-Elite chipset to feature the powerful Oryon cores. The chipset offers solid gaming performance, a flagship-grade ISP, and reliable connectivity, making it a powerful choice among premium mid-range phones.

On the other hand, the Dimensity 9300 is two years older than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Still, it offers smooth performance and excellent efficiency to be considered a reliable choice, and more importantly, at a lower price.

So, the real question is: does it make sense to go with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, or is the Dimensity 9300 a solid choice at a relatively lower price? Let’s find out in this detailed comparison.

Quick verdict:

Choose Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 if you want higher CPU performance, sustained gaming performance, flagship ISP, and modern connectivity features.
Choose Dimensity 9300 if you want reliable performance and excellent efficiency at a lower price point.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9300: Spec sheet

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9300: Benchmark numbers

Note: To obtain the benchmark results, the tests were performed using these devices:
– OnePlus 15R (Snapdragon 8 Gen 5)
– Vivo X100 Pro (Dimensity 9300)

Geekbench score (v6)

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 outperforms the Dimensity 9300 in both single-core and multi-core tests. In both tests, the Snapdragon chip achieves about 27% higher score, suggesting a snappier performance, particularly in tasks that require greater CPU resources.

AnTuTu score (v11)

On the AnTuTu benchmark, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 scores 2.96 million, while the Dimensity 9300 sits below it with 2.32 million total score. That’s a solid 27% uplift for the Snapdragon chip.

The breakdown of the AnTuTu score paints a better picture, and unsurprisingly, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 dominates all aspects. The CPU gets 32% higher score, the GPU gets 19% higher score, memory performance is up by 13%, and the UX score is up by 44%.

3DMark score

Wild Life Extreme Stress Test

This is a widely popular gaming benchmark, where the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 outperforms the Dimensity 9300 by a wide margin. It achieves a 23% higher best loop score and a whopping 71% increase in the lowest loop score. So, not just the performance, the Snapdragon chip also maintains higher stability.

While benchmarks offer great insights into performance and stability, they don’t focus on other key aspects, including connectivity, camera, and features. To give you a clearer picture, we’ve included them in the following section.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9300: Key differences

Process node

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 uses TSMC’s newer 3nm node, which offers better performance and power efficiency than the 4nm node used in the Dimensity 9300.

Performance

CPU

Both chipsets feature octa-core CPUs, although their core configurations differ. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 uses a (2 + 6) layout, featuring two Oryon prime cores at 3.8 GHz and six Oryon performance cores at 3.32 GHz. The Dimensity 9300 features a (1 + 3 + 4) layout, which includes one Cortex-X4 prime core at 3.25 GHz, three Cortex-X4 performance cores at 2.85 GHz, and four Cortex-A720 efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 prioritizes performance by offering a higher peak clock speed of 3.8 GHz. In fact, all the CPU cores in the Snapdragon chip run at higher clock speeds than those in the Dimensity 9300. This is one of the primary reasons the Snapdragon chip easily outperforms the Dimensity 9300 in benchmarks.

GPU

As for the gaming and graphics rendering, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 uses a powerful Adreno 829 GPU featuring Qualcomm’s “sliced” architecture. The GPU offers excellent ray tracing performance, support for Unreal Engine 5, and AI-assisted upscaling. It also bundles a full suite of Snapdragon Elite Gaming features to deliver a smooth gaming performance with consistently high frame rates, low latency, and improved power utilization.

The Dimensity 9300 features a 12-core Arm Immortalis-G720 GPU, promising console-level global illumination effects. The GPU is equipped with a 2nd-gen hardware ray tracing, which is claimed to offer “fast, full raytracing experiences at a smooth 60 fps.” The chip also features MediaTek HyperEngine Adaptive Gaming Technology to deliver flagship performance without slowdowns for up to an hour in top titles, along with better cooling and improved power efficiency.

NPU

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 features a very capable Hexagon NPU, which integrates with an Oryon CPU and Adreno GPU to enable on-device agentic assistants, multimodal AI, and heavier gen-AI workloads in high-end devices. It is essentially a slightly binned-down version of the 8 Elite Gen 5 AI platform, with nearly all of the same features but lower peak clocks.

The Dimensity 9300’s AI stack is built around the MediaTek NPU 790, which delivers substantial efficiency and speed gains over the previous generation. It can run LLMs with up to 33 billion parameters and real-time generative AI. The AI stack enables the SoC to run multi-modal, multi-LLMs setups at usable latencies, entirely on-device.

Camera

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 features a 20-bit Spectra AI ISP with up to 320MP single camera and up to 4K/120fps video recording, although OEMs can enable up to 8K recording. The chip also supports limitless real-time semantic segmentation for precise optimizations. Plus, it offers a range of camera features (including AI-assisted features) to deliver greater quality with less noise.

On the other hand, the Dimensity 9300 is equipped with an 18-bit Imagiq 990 ISP, supporting up to 320MP single-camera and up to 8K video recording. The chip features an AI Semantic Analysis Video Engine with 16 categories of scene segmentation adjustments for enhanced cinematic video capture. It also features zero-latency video preview and 100% pixel-level autofocus + dual-lossless zoom.

Connectivity

While both chips offer robust connectivity, there are several important differences to consider. On a 5G connection, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5’s download speed can reach up to 10 Gbps, while the Dimensity 9300 peaks at 7 Gbps. The Dimensity chip bounces back with a higher peak Wi-Fi 7 speed, reaching 6.5 Gbps (vs. 5.8 Gbps on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5). Another advantage of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is its support for Bluetooth 6.0, while the Dimensity 9300 supports the older Bluetooth 5.3 standard.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9300: Which is better?

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is clearly a much better choice over the Dimensity 9300. It offers solid CPU performance, a more consistent gaming performance, and a modern connectivity stack. Plus, it features the advanced Spectra ISP from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, integrating the latest camera features and advanced camera optimizations.

That said, the Dimensity 9300 is still a solid mid-range chipset in 2026. It can smoothly run your day-to-day apps while offering excellent efficiency. Gaming performance is also good, but for heavier games and longer sessions, you may want to prefer a more capable chipset like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Perhaps the only advantage it offers over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is its lower price. So, if you’re getting a hefty discount on a Dimensity 9300 phone that makes it much cheaper than a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phone, that may be a solid deal. Otherwise, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is a no-brainer choice here.

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Qualcomm’s next flagship chips are still months away from becoming official, but leaks are already sketching out what the company might be planning. As you might have heard, there could be two versions this time: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. 

According to a new report from ITHome, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro could support LPDDR6 RAM.

Previously, it was believed to support LPDDR5X, but a report last week suggested that LPDDR6 is on the cards for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro will support LPDDR6

In line with that, the Pro model, carrying the internal model number SM8975, has appeared in customs information with the new memory support.

The SoC is also said to feature a 2+3+3 CPU layout, likely an all-big-core setup similar to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This means there will be two prime cores for peak performance, three performance cores for sustained workloads, and three efficiency-oriented cores.

On the graphics side, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro is said to include an Adreno 850 GPU along with 18MB of GMEM (graphics memory).

The standard version of the chip reportedly shares the same CPU architecture, but it may run at lower clock speeds and use a slightly less capable Adreno 845 GPU. More notably, this version is expected to stick with LPDDR5X memory rather than move to LPDDR6.

Of course, with the launch still some time away, these specifications could change. But if LPDDR6 does make its way into the Pro model, it would mark one of the first major shifts in mobile memory in a while.

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Qualcomm is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship chipset, widely expected to be part of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series, in September this year. So far, reports have revealed that it could comprise of two chips, which are tentatively dubbed the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. In a new leak, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed key specifications of both variants, hinting at a notable shift in the company’s strategy for premium mobile processors.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, Gen 6 Pro key details leaked

According to the leak, Qualcomm is working on two models, identified as SM8950 and SM8975, both reportedly built on TSMC’s advanced 2nm process. As mentioned above, these chips are expected to be called the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, respectively.

Each version is said to feature a 2+3+3 CPU architecture, indicating a balanced approach between performance and efficiency cores. However, there are clear differences between the two chips in terms of graphics and memory capabilities.

The SM8975 appears to be the more powerful option, featuring an Adreno 850 GPU paired with 18MB GMEM. It is also tipped to support LPDDR6 memory in a 4×24 configuration, alongside LPDDR5X support and an additional 8MB LLC cache.

In comparison, the SM8950 is expected to come with a slightly toned-down Adreno 845 GPU, 12MB GMEM, LPDDR5X memory in a 4×16 setup, and 6MB LLC.

The leak also suggests that the SM8975 could be positioned as a top-tier variant, possibly arriving with a “Pro” branding, while the SM8950 may serve as the standard flagship offering.

Interestingly, the tipster claims that MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 9600 may sit between these two chips in terms of performance, indicating tighter competition in the flagship segment. At the same time, a separate Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 is also expected, though early indications suggest it may not be as impressive in terms of specifications.

The report further notes that the higher-end SM8975 could come with significantly higher production costs, which may limit its adoption to select premium devices. Meanwhile, the SM8950 is said to be the more likely candidate for wider use, with a possibility of Qualcomm even considering a fallback option depending on development progress.

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Samsung has just released the Exynos 2600 with the Galaxy S26 series, and it feels like a real upgrade rather than just an annual refresh. The CPU now features all big cores, the GPU’s performance has improved dramatically, and the connectivity speed is just unmatched.

While the Exynos 2600 brings serious upgrades over the Exynos 2500, the real question is: how does it perform against its biggest rivals, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Dimensity 9500? We’ll look at the spec sheet, benchmark numbers, and important differences to figure it out.

Here’s the spec sheet to begin with:

Quick verdict:

Choose Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 if you want the best overall performance, stronger gaming power, and the most complete flagship experience.
Choose Dimensity 9500 if you care more about better gaming stability under heavy load and strong Wi-Fi 7 performance.
Choose Exynos 2600 if you want a more balanced chip with solid everyday performance, strong memory results, and promising efficiency and connectivity upgrades.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9500 vs Exynos 2600: Benchmark numbers

Note: To obtain the benchmark results, the tests were performed using these devices:
– Galaxy S26 Ultra (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5)
– Vivo X300 Pro (Dimensity 9500)
– Galaxy S26 Plus (Exynos 2600)

Geekbench score

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 delivers the best result in the Geekbench CPU test. It scored 3725 points in the single-core test, which is about 7% higher than the Dimensity 9500 (3452 points) and about 22% higher than the Exynos 2600 (3040 points).

In multi-core performance, however, the Exynos 2600 delivers a noticeably better score than the Dimensity 9500, scoring 10,290 points (vs. 10,128). The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is miles ahead of them with a total score of 11,318 points.

AnTuTu score

On the AnTuTu platform, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 has scored close to 3.9 million points, putting it well ahead of the other two. The Dimensity 9500 scored 3.5 million, and the Exynos 2600 scored 3.2 million.

More important is the breakdown of the total score, which offers clearer insights. It shows a stronger CPU for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which scored 1.16 million points, followed by the Exynos 2600 (1.06 million points) and the Dimensity 9500 (1.03 million points).

The Snapdragon chip also scores the highest in the GPU test among the three chips, with a total of 1.56 million. The Dimensity 9500 is just behind it with 1.41 million score, while the gap widens with Exynos 2600, which has scored just 1.21 million points. Memory performance, however, favors the Exynos chip over the other two.

3DMark score

Wild Life Extreme performance

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 takes the top spot here as well with the best score of 7786. The Dimensity 9500 sits below it with 7,163 points, and then comes the Exynos 2600  with 7,061 points. However, the order changes in the low score.

The Dimensity 9500 surprises with the best low score of 4,092 points. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Exynos 2600 achieve a low score of 3,753 and 3,280, respectively. This results in better stability on Dimensity 9500.

According to benchmark results we’ve seen so far, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 offers much more promising CPU and GPU performance than the other two, while the competition between the Dimensity 9500 and Exynos 2600 is closer.

The benchmarks alone do not tell the full story; therefore, we’ve included a section below that discusses the camera, connectivity, and other important aspects.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9500 vs Exynos 2600: The differences you should know

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Dimensity 9500 were announced in September 2025, built using TSMC’s advanced 3nm process node. Three months later, the Exynos 2600 arrived as the world’s first mobile chipset to use the 2nm GAA process, offering enhanced efficiency and thermals.

Performance

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 offers an 8-core CPU, featuring third-generation Oryon cores, while the Dimensity’s 8-core CPU includes ARM’s C1-Ultra, C1-Premium, and C1-Pro cores. Unlike them, the Exynos 2600 features a 10-core CPU comprising C1-Ultra and C1-Pro cores.

The Snapdragon chip offers the highest peak clocked speed of 4.6 GHz, while the Dimensity 9500 peaks at 4.21 GHz and the Exynos 2600 peaks at 3.8 GHz. This helps the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 achieve better performance during demanding tasks.

For graphics-intensive workloads, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 relies on the Adreno 840 GPU, which delivers excellent gaming performance and ray tracing capabilities. Plus, it comes with a full suite of Snapdragon Elite Gaming features to further enhance the gaming performance, stability, and battery efficiency.

The other two chips, the Dimensity 9500 and Exynos 2600, also deliver smooth gaming performance and support ray tracing. Plus, they integrate a range of features to improve the frame rate and the overall performance. Notably, the Exynos 2600 features Heat Path Block (HPB) for the first time on a mobile chipset, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Dimensity 9500 rely on phone-level passing cooling solutions, such as vapor chambers and graphite sheets.

AI and NPU

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 features a hexagon NPU with agentic AI capabilities, enabling a proactive, on-device AI assistant for a personalised experience. The Dimensity 9500 with MediaTek NPU 990 NPU also supports agentic AI, but it isn’t explicitly mentioned on the Exynos 2600 official page. However, the latter, with 32K MAC NPU, offers on-device inference, Visual Perception System for proactive camera AI, and Nota AI integration for enhanced offline processing.

Camera and connectivity

All three chips feature advanced triple ISPs with support for up to 320MP single camera, real-time semantic segmentation, and 8K video recording. The Snapdragon and Exynos chips also offer Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec for lossless pro-level video capture and editing on smartphones.

On the connectivity side, there are several crucial differences. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Exynos 2600 have integrated 5G modems, while the Exynos 2600 uses an external modem for better manufacturing yields and improved power efficiency. Furthermore, the Exynos chip excels at peak upload and download speeds over a 5G connection, while the Dimensity 9500 offers the highest Wi-Fi 7 speeds. The Snapdragon chip benefits from a mature modem with superior carrier integration.

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