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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 (MSM8976, formerly known as Snapdragon 620) is an ARM-based mid-range SoC designed for Android smartphones and tablets. Introduced to deliver a balance of performance and efficiency, this chipset integrates eight CPU cores configured into two clusters: four high-performance ARM Cortex-A72 cores clocked at up to 1.8 GHz, and four power-efficient ARM Cortex-A53 cores clocked at up to 1.2 GHz. This architecture ensures robust performance for demanding tasks while maintaining energy efficiency for everyday use.
The Snapdragon 652 includes an Adreno 510 GPU, which provides modern graphics performance suitable for gaming and multimedia applications. This GPU supports advanced graphics APIs and delivers smooth visuals and efficient power consumption.
In terms of memory, the SoC supports a dual-channel 32-bit LPDDR3-1866 memory controller, allowing for a memory bandwidth of up to 14.9 GB/s. This enhances overall system responsiveness and multitasking capabilities.
Connectivity is a strong suit of the Snapdragon 652, featuring an integrated LTE/UMTS modem for fast mobile data speeds. It supports LTE Cat 7 with download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 150 Mbps. Additionally, the chipset includes support for 802.11ac Wi-Fi, ensuring fast and reliable wireless connectivity.
The Snapdragon 652 also supports advanced camera features, enabling high-quality photography and video recording with up to 21MP single camera or dual-camera configurations. It includes support for 4K video recording and playback, enhancing the multimedia experience.
Device Type | Mobile Platform |
Model |
Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 |
Announced | February 2015 |
CPU |
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Adreno 510 |
Process | 28nm |
Core | 8-core |
ISP (Image Signal Processor) | 2x Image Signal Processor ISP |
Triple camera | - |
Dual Camera | - |
Max Camera Resolution | 21MP |
RAM Type | LPDDR3 |
RAM Frequency | 933 MHz |
Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
Display Type |
Quad HD WQXGA |
Score | 82688 |
Single core | 214 |
Multi core | 963 |
5G Support | |
Modem |
Qualcomm Snapdragon X8 LTE modem 4G support LTE Cat-13 DL Cat-7 UL |
AI | Qualcomm Hexagon DSP |
Charging | Quick Charge 3.0 technology |
Bluetooth | 4.1 |
Wi-Fi | 5 |
NFC | |
GPS | |
FM Radio |