Qualcomm held a press conference in New Delhi, India, and officially launched its three new SoCs, namely Snapdragon 720G, Snapdragon 662 and Snapdragon 460, which are 4G network chips. We have created a Snapdragon 720G vs 662 vs 460 comparison in depth.
Qualcomm’s these new 4G SoCs: Snapdragon 720G, which focuses on gaming, mid-range Snapdragon 662, and entry-level Snapdragon 460. All three chipset are equipped with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 as standard, and they are the first processors to support the Indian Navigation (NavIC) satellite positioning system.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G vs 662 vs 460 Comparison
Snapdragon 720G | Snapdragon 662 | Snapdragon 460 |
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AI Engine | ||
Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU | Adreno 610 GPU | Adreno 610 GPU |
Qualcomm Kryo 465 CPU | Kryo 260 CPU | Kryo 240 CPU |
Hexagon 692 Processor | Hexagon 683 Processor | Hexagon 683 Processor |
Modem | ||
Snapdragon X15 LTE modem | Snapdragon X11 LTE modem | Snapdragon X11 LTE modem |
Downlink: LTE Cat 15 up to 800 Mbps, 3×20 MHz carrier aggregation, up to 256-QAM, up to 4×4 MIMO on two aggregated carriers | Downlink: LTE Cat 13 up to 390 Mbps, 2×20 MHz carrier aggregation, up to 256-QAM | Downlink: LTE Cat 13 up to 390 Mbps, 2×20 MHz carrier aggregation, up to 256-QAM |
Uplink: LTE Cat 13 up to 150 Mbps, 2×20 MHz carrier aggregation, up to 64-QAM | Uplink: LTE Cat 13 up to 150 Mbps, 2×20 MHz carrier aggregation, up to 64-QAM • 2×2 MIMO | Uplink: LTE Cat 13 up to 150 Mbps, 2×20 MHz carrier aggregation, up to 64-QAM • 2×2 MIMO |
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth | ||
FastConnect 6200 Subsystem | FastConnect 6100 Subsystem | FastConnect 6100 Subsystem |
Wi-Fi Standards: 802.11ax-ready, 802.11ac Wave 2, 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi Standards: 802.11ax-ready, 802.11ac Wave 2, 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi Standards: 802.11ax-ready, 802.11ac Wave 2, 802.11a/b/g/n |
Wi-Fi Spectral Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | Wi-Fi Spectral Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | Wi-Fi Spectral Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Channel Utilization: 20/40/80 MHz | Channel Utilization: 20/40/80 MHz | Channel Utilization: 20/40/80 MHz |
MIMO Configuration: 2×2 | MIMO Configuration: 1×1 | MIMO Configuration: 1×1 |
8-stream sounding, MU-MIMO | 8-stream sounding, MU-MIMO | Target Wake Time (TWT) |
Target Wake Time (TWT) | Target Wake Time (TWT) | Wi-Fi Security: WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Enhanced Open, WPA3 |
Wi-Fi Security: WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Enhanced Open, WPA3 Easy Connect, WPA3-Personal | Wi-Fi Security: WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Enhanced Open, WPA3 Easy Connect, WPA3-Personal | Wi-Fi Security: WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Enhanced Open, WPA3 Easy Connect, WPA3-Personal |
Integrated Bluetooth | Integrated Bluetooth | Integrated Bluetooth |
Bluetooth version: 5.1 | Bluetooth version: 5.1 | Bluetooth version: 5.1 |
Bluetooth audio: Qualcomm TrueWireless™ Technology, aptX Adaptive | Bluetooth audio: Qualcomm TrueWireless™ Technology, Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive | Bluetooth audio: Qualcomm TrueWireless™ Technology, Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive |
Camera | ||
Qualcomm Spectra 350L Image Signal Processor | Qualcomm Spectra 340T Image Signal Processor | Qualcomm Spectra 340 Image Signal Processor |
Dual 14-bit ISPs | Dual 14-bit ISPs | |
Up to 192 MP Photo Capture | Up to 48 MP Photo Capture | Up to 48 MP Photo Capture |
Up to 16 MP dual camera with Zero Shutter Lag and Multi-Frame Noise Reduction | Up to 16 MP dual camera with Zero Shutter Lag and Multi-Frame Noise Reduction | Up to 16 MP dual camera with Zero Shutter Lag and Multi-Frame Noise Reduction |
Up to 32 MP single camera with Zero Shutter Lag and Multi-Frame Noise Reduction | Up to 25 MP single camera with Zero Shutter Lag and Multi-Frame Noise Reduction | Up to 25 MP single camera with Zero Shutter Lag and Multi-Frame Noise Reduction |
Up to 48 MP with Multi-Frame Noise Reduction | Up to 48 MP with Multi-Frame Noise Reduction | Up to 48 MP with Multi-Frame Noise Reduction |
4K Video Capture @ 30 FPS | 1080p Video Capture @ 60 FPS | 1080p Video Capture @ 60 FPS |
HEIF: HEIC photo capture, HEVC video capture | HEIF: HEIC photo capture, HEVC video capture | HEIF: HEIC photo capture, HEVC video capture |
Audio | ||
Qualcomm Aqstic™ audio codec (WCD9385) | Qualcomm Aqstic™ audio codec (WCD9370) | Qualcomm Aqstic™ audio codec (WCD9370) |
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N), Playback: -108 dB | Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N), Playback: -105 dB | Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N), Playback: -105 dB |
Native DSD support | ||
Customisable “Golden Ears” filter | PCM, Playback: Up to 192 kHz/24-bit | PCM, Playback: Up to 192 kHz/24-bit |
Low power audio subsystem | Low power audio subsystem | Low power audio subsystem |
DSP offload for low power audio playback (Bluetooth, USB digital, analog out) | DSP offload for low power audio playback (Bluetooth, USB digital, analog out) | DSP offload for low power audio playback (Bluetooth, USB digital, analog out) |
Display | ||
On-Device Display Support: | On-Device Display Support: | On-Device Display Support: |
FHD+ (2520 x 1080 @ 90/120 Hz) | FHD+ (2220 x 1080 @ 60 Hz) | FHD+ (2220 x 1080 @ 60 Hz) |
Up to 10-bit color depth | ||
HDR10 for internal panel | ||
CPU | ||
Kryo 465, Octa-core CPU | Kryo 260, Octa-core CPU | Kryo 240, Octa-core CPU |
Up to 2.3 GHz | Up to 2 GHz | Up to 1.8 GHz |
64-bit architecture | 64-bit architecture | 64-bit architecture |
Visual Subsystem | ||
Adreno 618 GPU • Support for true HDR10 gaming • HDR10 and HLG Video Playback (10-bit color depth, Rec. 2020 color gamut) • H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) VP8 and VP9 playback • API Support: OpenGL® ES 3.2, OpenCL™ 2.0 FP, Vulkan(R) 1.1 | • Adreno 610 GPU • H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) VP8 and VP9 playback • API Support: OpenGL® ES 3.2, OpenCL™ 2.0, Vulkan® 1.1 | • Adreno 610 GPU • H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) VP8 and VP9 playback • API Support: OpenGL® ES 3.2, OpenCL™ 2.0, Vulkan® 1.1 |
Security | ||
Biometric Authentication: Fingerprint, Iris, Voice, Face | Biometric Authentication: Fingerprint, Iris, Voice, Face | Biometric Authentication: Fingerprint, Iris, Voice, Face |
Charging | ||
Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 technology • Quick Charge AI | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3 technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3 technology |
Location | ||
• GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, and SBAS • NavIC support • Dual-Frequency GNSS (L1 + L5) • Qualcomm Sensor-Assisted Positioning | • GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, and SBAS • NavIC support • Dual-Frequency GNSS (L1 + L5) • Qualcomm® Sensor-Assisted Positioning | • GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, and SBAS • NavIC support • Dual-Frequency GNSS (L1 + L5) • Qualcomm Sensor-Assisted Positioning |
General Specifications | ||
• Storage: eMMC, UFS 2.1 • Memory Type: 2×16 LP4x 1866, 8 GB • Near Field Communications (NFC) support • USB Type-C support • 8 nm Process Technology • Part Number: SM7125 | • Storage: eMMC, UFS 2.1 • Memory: 1×32 LP3 @ 933 MHz, 2×16 LP4x @ 1866 MHz • Near Field Communications (NFC) support • USB Type-C support • 11 nm Process Technology • Part Number: SM6115 | • Storage: eMMC, UFS 2.1 • Memory: 1×32 LP3 @ 933 MHz, 2×16 LP4x @ 1866 MHz • Near Field Communications (NFC) support • USB Type-C support • 11 nm Process Technology • Part number: SM4250-AA |
Snapdragon 460 mobile platform
The Snapdragon 460 is a mobile platform for the new generation of mass-market smartphones. It has achieved a huge leap in performance in the Snapdragon 4 Series, and has also significantly improved its connectivity, AI and shooting. The Snapdragon 460 first introduced a CPU performance core and a new GPU architecture in the Snapdragon 4 Series, achieving 70% and 60% performance improvements, respectively. The overall system performance is twice that of the previous generation platform.
The Snapdragon 460 also introduced the Hexagon processor supporting HVX in the Snapdragon 4 Series for the first time, so by supporting the third-generation Qualcomm AI Engine and the Qualcomm sensor hub, it can bring a new AI experience for shooting and voice assistants. . The Qualcomm Spectra 340 ISP is another new feature introduced by the Snapdragon 460 for the Snapdragon 4 Series, which enables the platform to support shooting high-quality photos and triple cameras. The integrated Snapdragon X11 LTE modem enables download speeds of up to 390 Mbps and upload speeds of 150 Mbps.
Snapdragon 662 mobile platform
With the new Qualcomm Spectra 340T ISP, the Snapdragon 662 has for the first time achieved support for triple cameras and smooth zoom in the Snapdragon 6 Series. More powerful ISPs can support the HEIF photo format, storing high-quality images at half the file size. The third-generation Qualcomm AI Engine supporting Hexagon’s Vector Extension Kernel (HVX), along with the Qualcomm Spectra 340T ISP, will also empower a range of AI-based user experiences, such as virtual avatars, night shots, and face and voice authentication.
The Snapdragon 662 is also equipped with a new Snapdragon X11 LTE modem. With dual carrier aggregation, 2×2 MIMO and 256-QAM modulation, it can achieve download speeds of up to 390 Mbps and upload speeds of 150 Mbps.
Snapdragon 720G mobile platform
By taking advantage of some of the features of Snapdragon Elite Gaming from top mobile platforms, the Snapdragon 720G can provide smooth HDR games, dynamic color gamut and contrast, realistic immersive gaming scenes, and high-quality audio and video synchronization through Qualcomm aptX Adaptive.
In addition to games, with the Qualcomm Spectra 350L ISP, users can not only enjoy home theater-like HDR browsing and ultra-smooth live video streaming on mobile terminals, but also shoot 4K videos or capture 192 million pixel photos.
The Snapdragon 720G also supports the latest fifth-generation Qualcomm AI Engine, integrates the enhanced Qualcomm Hexagon tensor accelerator, and supports a range of new AI experiences, including gaming, shooting, voice assistants, and context awareness that is almost always online.
The Snapdragon 720G integrated Snapdragon X15 LTE modem supports three-carrier aggregation, dual-carrier 4×4 MIMO, and 256-QAM modulation, with download speeds up to 800 Mbps. In addition, for the use scenarios of online games and web browsing, the Snapdragon 720G with FastConnect 6200 subsystem has twice the Wi-Fi speed and coverage using a single antenna terminal; it also supports key Wi-Fi 6 features such as Supports 8×8 detection of multi-user MIMO, doubling performance compared to competing Wi-Fi 6 terminals, including energy efficiency improvement of up to 67% of target wake-up time, and support for the complete WPA3 security suite. It also integrates support for advanced Audio function Bluetooth 5.1.
In addition, Snapdragon 720G also provides users with lower power consumption and higher performance through 8-nanometer process and upgraded CPU architecture
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