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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is a flagship SoC designed for high-end smartphones, announced in December 2019. Manufactured using a 7-nanometer process technology, it offers a significant boost in performance and efficiency, making it ideal for demanding applications, including gaming, multimedia, and AI-driven tasks.
The Snapdragon 865 features an octa-core CPU configuration with a prime core clocked at up to 2.84 GHz, three performance cores at 2.42 GHz, and four efficiency cores at 1.80 GHz. This configuration ensures top-tier performance for intensive tasks while maintaining power efficiency for everyday use.
For graphics, the Snapdragon 865 integrates the Adreno 650 GPU, which delivers a 25% increase in performance over its predecessor. The GPU supports advanced gaming features, including HDR gaming, 144Hz display refresh rates, and real-time hardware-accelerated ray tracing, providing an exceptional gaming and visual experience.
The Snapdragon 865 includes the X55 5G modem, supporting both mmWave and sub-6 GHz 5G networks. This modem allows for multi-gigabit speeds, low latency, and global 5G compatibility, ensuring fast and reliable connectivity. It also supports Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS), enhancing 5G deployment and coverage.
AI performance is significantly enhanced with the fifth-generation Qualcomm AI Engine, which includes the Hexagon 698 processor. This engine delivers up to 15 TOPS (trillion operations per second), enabling advanced AI applications such as voice assistants, real-time translation, and enhanced photography.
Device Type | Mobile Platform |
Model |
Snapdragon 865 SM8250-AB |
Announced | December 4, 2019 |
CPU |
1x Kryo 585 Prime (Cortex-A77) @ 2.84 GHz 3x Kryo 585 Gold (Cortex-A77) @ 2.42 GHz 4x Kryo 585 Silver (Cortex-A55) @ 1.8 GHz |
GPU | Adreno 650 @ 587 MHz |
Process | 7nm |
Core | 8-Core |
Max Camera Resolution | 1x 200MP, 2x 25MP |
RAM Type | LPDDR5 up to 16 GB |
RAM Frequency | 2750 MHz |
Storage Type |
UFS 3.0 UFS 3.1 |
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
Display Type | 4K QHD+ |
Score | 756083 |
Single core | 1234 |
Multi core | 3428 |
5G Support | |
Modem | Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 |
AI | Hexagon 698 |
Charging | Quick Charge 4+ technology |
Bluetooth | 5.1 |
Wi-Fi | 6 |
NFC | |
GPS | |
FM Radio |