In the comparison of Snapdragon 7s gen 2 vs Snapdragon 8 gen 2, If you are in hurry we can say it clearly Snapdragon 8 gen 2 outperforms Snapdragon 7s gen 2.
Snapdragon 7s gen 2 vs Snapdragon 8 gen 2
CPU
Snapdragon 7s gen 2
Snapdragon 8 gen 2
Architecture
4x 2.4 GHz – Cortex A78
4x 1.95 GHz – Cortex A55
1x 3.2 GHz Cortex-X3
2x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x 2 GHz Cortex-A510
Cores
Octa (8)
Octa (8)
Bit
64-bit
64-bit
Fabrication
4 nm
4 nm
Compared to Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, the CPU of Snapdragon 8 gen 2 performs better because it is flagship-level processor and has a higher clock speed than Snapdragon 7s Gen 2.
GPU
Snapdragon 7s gen 2
Snapdragon 8 gen 2
Type
Adreno 710
Adreno 642L
Video Encoding
H.265, HEVC, H.264, AVC
H.264, H.265,
VP8, VP9
Video Playback
4K @ 30FPS
8K at 60FPS
The graphics processing unit of Snapdragon 8 gen 2 with its Adreno 642L, boasts significantly higher processing power compared to Snapdragon 7s Gen 2.
When it comes to video playback, Snapdragon 8 gen 2 takes the lead due to its higher quality & frame rate support.
Display
Snapdragon 7s gen 2
Snapdragon 8 gen 2
Resolution
2520 x 1080 (FHD+)
3840 x 2160 (4K Ultra HD)
Refresh Rate
FHD+ @ 144Hz
4K Ultra HD @ 60 Hz,
QHD+ @ 144 Hz
High Dynamic Range
N/A
HDR10+
In the display section, Snapdragon 8 gen 2 supports higher resolution display and refresh rates, but displays with such high refresh rates are not widely available in the market yet. So, there’s no need to be overly concerned about it.
Memory and Storage
Snapdragon 7s gen 2
Snapdragon 8 gen 2
Memory Type
LPDDR5
LPDDR5
Max Frequency
3200 MHz
4200 MHz
Max size
N/A
N/A
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.0
Snapdragon 8 gen 2 also has a higher frequency than 7s gen 2. So, in the ram management section Snapdragon 8 gen 2 outperforms Snapdragon 7s gen 2. Also UFS 4.0 storage type of Snapdragon 8 gen 2 has faster reading and writing speed compare to Snapdragon 7s gen 2.
Connectivity
Snapdragon 7s gen 2
Snapdragon 8 gen 2
Technologies
5G mmWave,
LTE support for CBRS,
HSPA, sub-6 GHz,
Dynamic Spectrum Sharing,
TDD, LTE, WCDMA, FDD,
SA (standalone), TD-SCDMA,
EV-DO, NSA,
mmWave-sub6 aggregation
TD-SCDMA, HSPA, sub-6 GHz,
FDD, 5G mmWave, NSA (non-standalone),
CDMA 1x, EN-DC, EV-DO,
CBRS, NR-DC (mmWave-sub6 dual connectivity),
TDD, LTE, GSM/EDGE, SA (standalone),
SA (standalone) mmWave, WCDMA
Max Download Speed
Up to 2.9 Gbps
Up to 10 Gbps
Max Upload Speed
N/A
Up to 3.5 Gbps
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6E 5 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi 7
Storage Type
5.2
5.3
The differences you see above don’t have a significant impact in real life. Even with the impressive downloading speed of Dimensity 8200 Ultra, it may not provide much benefit because no network provider currently offers such high speeds.
Camera
Snapdragon 7s gen 2
Snapdragon 8 gen 2
Max Camera ISP
Single 200 MP
Dual N/A
Triple N/A
Single 200MP
Dual N/A
Triple N/A
Max Video Capture
4K @ 30 fps
Up to 8K @ 30 FPS,
3840 x 2160 (4K) @ 120FPS
Features
Multi-frame Noise Reduction,
AI-Based De-Noising Engine,
Deep-Learning Face Detection and
Deep-Learning Facial Landmark Detection
Engine for Visual Analytics 3.0,
Up to 4 exposures (with QDOL image sensors),
Video super-resolution,
Computational HDR with staggered
imaged sensors, Real-time Semantic
Segmentation, Bokeh Engine (version 2)
Antutu Score
Snapdragon 7s gen 2
Snapdragon 8 gen 2
Overall
577891
1634527
CPU
191439
405075
GPU
116692
613681
MEM
123858
312540
UX
145902
303231
Geekbench Score
Snapdragon 7s gen 2
Snapdragon 8 gen 2
Single Core
1021
2009
MultiCore
2811
5558
The Antutu benchmark and Geekbench scores you see above are for the Snapdragon 8 gen 2 tested in the IQOO Neo 9 Pro and the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 tested in the Redmi Note 13 Pro.
Conclusion
In our comparison, all the specifications mentioned are the maximum capabilities of these two processors. When choosing a smartphone, it’s essential to check the specifications on the official page of the brand, as smartphones powered by these processors may have different specifications.
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