Qualcomm Snapdragon 8xx Series: A Generational Overview

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8xx series processors are the flagship of Qualcomm’s lineup, designed to deliver top-tier performance, advanced features, and cutting-edge connectivity. Each generation of the 8xx series brings significant improvements in CPU and GPU performance, AI capabilities, multimedia processing, and power efficiency, setting the standard for premium mobile experiences.

Snapdragon 800/801

• Introduction: Snapdragon 800 (2013), Snapdragon 801 (2014)
• Key Features:
  • CPU: Quad-core Krait 400
  • GPU: Adreno 330
  • Process Technology: 28nm
  • Connectivity: LTE Cat 4, Wi-Fi 802.11ac
  • Camera: Up to 21 MP
  • Other: Quick Charge 2.0, 4K video recording

Snapdragon 805

• Introduction: 2014
• Key Features:
  • CPU: Quad-core Krait 450
  • GPU: Adreno 420
  • Process Technology: 28nm
  • Connectivity: LTE Cat 6, Wi-Fi 802.11ac
  • Camera: Up to 28 MP
  • Other: Improved 4K video recording, better power efficiency

Snapdragon 808/810

• Introduction: Snapdragon 808 (2015), Snapdragon 810 (2015)
• Key Features:
  • CPU: Hexa-core (808: 2x Cortex-A57 + 4x Cortex-A53), Octa-core (810: 4x Cortex-A57 + 4x Cortex-A53)
  • GPU: Adreno 418 (808), Adreno 430 (810)
  • Process Technology: 20nm
  • Connectivity: LTE Cat 6
  • Camera: Up to 55 MP (808), Up to 55 MP (810)
  • Other: Improved 4K video, thermal issues in 810 (particularly noted)

Snapdragon 820/821

• Introduction: Snapdragon 820 (2016), Snapdragon 821 (2016)
• Key Features:
  • CPU: Quad-core Kryo
  • GPU: Adreno 530
  • Process Technology: 14nm
  • Connectivity: LTE Cat 12
  • Camera: Up to 25 MP
  • Other: Improved power efficiency, thermal management, Quick Charge 3.0

Snapdragon 835

• Introduction: 2017
• Key Features:
  • CPU: Octa-core Kryo 280
  • GPU: Adreno 540
  • Process Technology: 10nm
  • Connectivity: LTE Cat 16
  • Camera: Up to 32 MP
  • Other: Quick Charge 4.0, Bluetooth 5.0, better power efficiency

Snapdragon 845

• Introduction: 2018
• Key Features:
  • CPU: Octa-core Kryo 385
  • GPU: Adreno 630
  • Process Technology: 10nm LPP
  • Connectivity: LTE Cat 18
  • Camera: Up to 32 MP
  • Other: Quick Charge 4+, AI improvements, better multimedia processing

Snapdragon 855/855+

• Introduction: Snapdragon 855 (2019), Snapdragon 855+ (2019)
• Key Features:
  • CPU: Octa-core Kryo 485
  • GPU: Adreno 640
  • Process Technology: 7nm
  • Connectivity: LTE Cat 20, optional 5G (X50 modem)
  • Camera: Up to 48 MP
  • Other: Enhanced AI Engine, improved performance in 855+

Snapdragon 865/865+

• Introduction: Snapdragon 865 (2020), Snapdragon 865+ (2020)
• Key Features:
  • CPU: Octa-core Kryo 585
  • GPU: Adreno 650
  • Process Technology: 7nm
  • Connectivity: Integrated 5G (X55 modem)
  • Camera: Up to 200 MP
  • Other: Quick Charge 4+, better AI and AR/VR capabilities, improved performance in 865+

Snapdragon 888/888+

• Introduction: Snapdragon 888 (2020), Snapdragon 888+ (2021)
• Key Features:
  • CPU: Octa-core Kryo 680
  • GPU: Adreno 660
  • Process Technology: 5nm
  • Connectivity: Integrated 5G (X60 modem)
  • Camera: Up to 200 MP
  • Other: Quick Charge 5, better AI Engine, improved performance in 888+

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

• Introduction: 2021
• Key Features:
  • CPU: Octa-core Kryo (based on ARM Cortex-X2 and Cortex-A710/A510)
  • GPU: Adreno 730
  • Process Technology: 4nm
  • Connectivity: Integrated 5G (X65 modem)
  • Camera: Up to 200 MP
  • Other: Enhanced AI capabilities, better power efficiency, improved multimedia features

The Snapdragon 8xx series processors represent Qualcomm’s most advanced and high-performance SoCs, catering to flagship devices with top-tier performance, cutting-edge connectivity, and advanced multimedia capabilities. Each generation builds upon the previous one, pushing the boundaries of mobile technology.

Refer Qualcomm Snapdragon Architecture for more information.