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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 is a mid-range SoC designed to deliver robust performance and efficiency for smartphones and tablets. Announced in October 2017, it is built using a 14-nanometer process technology, ensuring a balance between power consumption and performance for a variety of mobile applications.
The Snapdragon 636 features an octa-core CPU configuration with eight Kryo 260 cores, split into two clusters. Four high-performance Kryo 260 Gold cores clocked at up to 1.8 GHz handle demanding tasks, while four power-efficient Kryo 260 Silver cores running at up to 1.6 GHz manage everyday activities, providing a seamless multitasking experience.
For graphics, the Snapdragon 636 integrates the Adreno 509 GPU, offering solid performance for gaming and multimedia applications. The GPU supports modern graphics APIs and high frame rates, delivering smooth and responsive visuals for an immersive user experience.
AI capabilities are supported by the Qualcomm Hexagon 680 DSP, enhancing various AI-driven applications such as voice recognition and real-time image processing. This improves the overall responsiveness and intelligence of devices powered by the Snapdragon 636.
Device Type | Mobile Platform |
Model |
Snapdragon 636 SDM636 |
Announced | October 17, 2017 |
CPU |
4x Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73) @ 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 260 Silver (Cortex-A53) @ 1.6 GHz |
GPU | Adreno 509 @ 720 MHz |
Process | 14nm |
Core | 8-Core |
Max Camera Resolution | 1x 24MP, 2x 16MP |
RAM Type | LPDDR4 up to 8 GB |
RAM Frequency | 1333 MHz |
Storage Type |
eMMC 5.1 UFS 2.1 |
Resolution | 2340 x 1080 |
Display Type | Full HD+ |
Score | 212492 |
Single core | 294 |
Multi core | 1383 |
5G Support | |
Modem |
Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 LTE modem 4G support LTE Cat. 12 |
AI | Hexagon 680 |
Charging | Quick Charge 4 technology |
Bluetooth | 5.0 |
Wi-Fi | 5 |
NFC | |
GPS | |
FM Radio |