Albeit with a slight delay, Samsung introduced the new Exynos 7872 processor. The 14 nm chipset is aimed at budget and middle segment market. We have already become familiar with its characteristics, since it was announced on the same day Meizu smartphone M6s was released on this platform. In this publication, we get to know the interesting chip in more detail and study it technical specifications in detail.
Hertz, cores, technical process
The Exynos 7872 processor is manufactured according to the standards 14nm technical process. Accordingly, smartphones on the new platform will be characterized by slight heating under load and fairly careful battery consumption. A parallel with the Snapdragon 630 suggests itself, but it will not be entirely appropriate, since the chipset has a fundamentally different core configuration.
In Exynos 7872 processor six cores, and not the eight familiar to our eyes. Four cores- reference ARM Cortex-A53, which operate at a frequency 1.6 GHz. The clock frequency of energy-efficient cores is low, which, like the technical process, adds whists to the autonomy column. Two cores built according to architecture Cortex-A73. These cores operate at a frequency 2 GHz and are responsible for solving complex computing problems. They will determine the maximum performance of phones on the new platform.
Note that the appearance of fast Cortex-A73 cores in the budget segment (the same Meizu M6s falls into this market segment) is a very positive signal. This could significantly change the balance of power and raise the performance bar for low-cost smartphones.
The results of the M6s in the popular AnTuTu benchmark have already appeared online. The overall score (88133) is noticeably higher than that of smartphones based on Snapdragon 625/630. CPU speeds are approximately three times higher, all thanks to Cortex-A73 cores. True, the performance of the graphics adapter is at the Dragon level.
Graphics accelerator: Mali-G71
A familiar adapter is used as a graphics accelerator Mali-G71. Let us remember that this is the graphics installed in last year’s flagships Huawei P10 and Galaxy S8/S8+. However, it is again not worth drawing direct parallels. In Huawei P10, the graphics chip has eight cores, in Galaxy S8/S8+ there are twenty.
A chip for the budget segment will, of course, have fewer cores, which will inevitably affect performance. For smartphones with FullHD resolution, the power may not be enough. (For example, there is a 3-core accelerator).
It is appropriate to note here that we will not see phones with FullHD+ resolution on this chipset. The maximum screen resolution supported by the Exynos 7872 processor is 1200x1920 pixels.
Other chipset characteristics
RAM can only be LPDDR3, which certainly slightly limits the potential of this processor. The obvious disadvantage is flash memory eMMC 5.1, not UFS. Another factor that somewhat limits the performance of smartphones powered by the Exynos 7872 processor.
Wireless communication is assigned to an LTE modem of the seventh category (300 Mbps download, 150 Mbps upload). Wi-Fi module supports the a/b/g/n standards, but does not support the "ac" standard. Bluetooth 5 supported.
The Exynos 7872 processor makes it possible to implement biometric user identification in a smartphone based on the pattern of the iris., which for a long time remained the prerogative of flagships. Phones will not be able to record video in 4K format; the limit of capabilities is 1080p at 120 frames per second.
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Progress does not stand still. This also applies electronic devices, which are constantly getting smarter, and processors are regularly adding power. In this article we will find out the most productive processors on this moment for smartphones. A rating for smartphone processors will be presented. It is subjective, but the values of various indicators were analyzed. Therefore, the rating is not completely accurate for smartphone processors.
The main indicators of these devices are:
- number of cores and threads;
- chip architecture;
- technical process;
- inner memory;
- clock frequency;
- performance;
- RAM;
- support for various technologies;
- much more.
We will focus mainly on these parameters. So, which smartphone processor is the best? Let's start from tenth place.
MediaTek Helio P23 – 10
The process has 8 ARM Cortex A53 cores. The processor clock frequency is 2.3 GHz. The length of the transistor is 16 nanometers. Thanks to the structure MediaTek Helio P23 creates optimal performance and energy efficiency.
Excellent support for smartphones that have two SIM cards. There is a dual Long-Term Evolution (LTE) module available - this allows you to operate two slots with a Long-Term Evolution connection simultaneously.
There is a built-in module that processes images for a dual camera and supports single shooting with a resolution of up to 24 megapixels. MediaTek Helio P23 is capable of encoding and decoding videos that are in 4K format. Using the chipset's Internet card, it makes it possible to download files with a maximum speed of up to 300 Mbit/s. This processor is designed to make high-quality video shooting, which will have high resolution and stabilization.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 – 9
Qualcomm is a popular manufacturer that creates microprocessors and occupies a leading position in the market. This is their next development.
This processor received a positive response from both smartphone creators and users. Has 8 A53 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. The length of the transistor is 14 nanometers. This microprocessor is suitable for fans of “heavy” games, because it has a built-in graphics adapter Adreno 506.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 supports USB 3.0, which provides high speed connections when working with various accessories. Powerful modem support.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 is a thin microprocessor, so it has low power consumption and low heat generation.
The downside is the presence of a modest screen controller that can only function in FullHD. Update frequency – up to 60Hz. If you decide to use your smartphone for virtual reality, then Snapdragon 625 is not the best option for this.
Samsung Exynos 7885 – 8
This microprocessor is intended for mid-range gadgets. The Exynos 7885 chip has technology (FinFET) with a standard of 14 nanometers, although before release it was said that there would be 10. There are eight cores:
- Cortex-A73, clocked at up to 2.2 GHz.
- Cortex-A53, clocked at up to 1.6 GHz.
Supports wireless communication Wi-Fi and Bluetooth version 5.0, which is the latest today. 4K will be slow, Full HD+ will have perfect reproduction. The download speed thanks to the improved LTE board is 600 Mbit/s. The processor is built into devices that have a 22 megapixel camera and a 16 megapixel dual camera.
MediaTek Helio X30 – 7
The platform has a 10 Nm crystal and ten cores. The processor architecture is three-stage, that is, there are 3 clusters:
- The main cluster is two Cortex A73 cores, clocked at 2.5 GHz.
- Two clusters – a total of eight Cortex A53 cores with clock frequencies of 2.2 GHz and 1.9 GHz.
The system can decode video that is in 4K2K format. There are several modules that are responsible for image processing, which allows you to work with dual cameras with a resolution of 16x16 megapixels.
Thanks to new technology nuclear communication creates maximum productivity and a quarter less energy consumption when compared to previous platforms. The first smartphone with this microprocessor went on sale last year.
RAM is 8 GB.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 – 6
This is another representative of Qualcomm. The platform has eight cores and supports Quickcharge 4 and fifth-generation Bluetooth standards. The system also includes an Adreno 512 graphics chip. And the Long-Term Evolution chip allows for a maximum speed of 600 Mbit/s.
Compared to the previous platform of this company, this one has significantly greater performance. Energy consumption is halved. Any game will “fly” in 4K format. The processor is so powerful that if you build it into mid-range smartphones, they will be on par with more expensive gadgets. Architecture – Kryo 260.
The advantages include the low cost of this microprocessor and support for dual cameras. The maximum display resolution is 1920×1200. Availability fast charging. USB 3.1 support. Productivity increased by approximately 30%. Biometric security has increased.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 – 5
Another representative of this technology company. Now it is used in the most advanced devices. Availability of 10nm technology. Qualcomm currently occupies a leading position in all price categories On the market.
Architecture – Kryo 280. Number of cores – 8. Maximum clock frequency – 2.5 GHz. Availability of Adreno 540 graphics module. Supports 4K Ultra HD Premium. The powerful processor used by smartphones for virtual reality processes every texture. Thanks to the developed technology, operating autonomy has increased. Emphasis was placed on the subtlety of the technical processor, as a result, energy consumption and heat generation of the chip were reduced. Five minutes of charging provides five hours of device operation. A quarter of an hour is enough to charge the battery halfway.
Of course, the quality of video recording has increased. 14-bit processors have appeared that process images. Thanks to this, phone manufacturers have the opportunity to build dual cameras with 16 megapixels and single cameras with 32 megapixels into their devices. The performance of hybrid autofocus has been improved, and electronic stabilization has been added when recording video with 4K resolution. Supports HDR.
The quality during night shooting has become significantly better. This is all about the functionality of the cameras. The data transfer speed has increased. The level of data security has increased. This became possible thanks to the new software and biometric technologies. A person is now identified using the retina or face, not counting the fingerprint. Moreover, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 platform has self-learning capabilities.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 is one of the best platforms in the price/quality category.
Huawei Kirin 970 – 4
The Chinese company has created a system that is single-chip. Main distinctive feature of this device is a neuromorphic processor with an open ecosystem. The device has maximum performance on platforms using artificial intelligence. The length of the transistor is 10 nanometers.
Huawei Kirin 970 is the first chipset that has a neural unit in the microprocessor. If compared with ordinary chips, there is simply enormous performance and low energy consumption, which is ten times less.
The chip is also eight-core. The maximum clock frequency is 2.4 GHz. The graphics module is a 12core GPU Mali G72MP12. LTE ADVANCED PRO, according to the manufacturers, makes it possible to reach speeds of more than 1 Gbit/s. Other's powerful processors this speed is the ceiling. The powerful interface supports 4K video.
Other features of this chip include:
- Face detection.
- Motion capture.
- Hybrid autofocus.
- Clear video recording of moving objects.
- Clear video recording in low light conditions.
Huawei Kirin 970 will give your gadget new abilities that it did not have before.
Briefly about the advantages:
- Availability of enormous power.
- Availability.
- Cost in stores.
But still this device could not reach the top three.
Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895 – 3
We are considering another representative of Samsung from the same line - Exynos. The transistor length is 10 nanometers. Transistors have a 3D structure. The processor is also eight-core.
There is a GPU that supports processing AI operations, but in this characteristic it is inferior to the previous reviewed chip from Huawei.
Graphics processing is performed by the powerful ARM Mali-G71 module. Thanks to it, video is decoded in 4K format at a speed of 120 frames/s. VR textures can be processed. Network speed thanks to 5CA LTE technology is 1 Gbit/s. The speed of uploading data to the Internet is 150 Mbit/s.
The first smartphone that purchased this microprocessor is Samsung Galaxy S8, which came out in 2018.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 – 2
The silver medal goes to another representative of Qualcomm – Snapdragon 845. This development chip is called a “leap into the future.” Why is this so? There are several reasons:
- High level of productivity. Like the previous chipset model from this company, this one has a 10-nanometer processor. Clock frequencies are 2.8 GHz and 1.8 GHz. This processor can handle absolutely any game. The graphics module is responsible for graphics performance. This will speed up graphics performance by 30%.
- It is worth paying special attention to the data transfer speed. It has increased by 20% and is 1 Gbit/s. To achieve this speed, a combination of bandwidths is created. The previous chip from this company creates a combination of two bands. And the Snapdragon 845 includes eight such bands.
- Consider the camera's photo quality. Image frequency – 60 frames/s. Technologies that process images DSP Hexagon, Spectra ISP. Color reproduction of images thanks to Spectra 280 ISP technology has reached a new level.
- The chip has improved smartphone protection. The security system is called Secure Processing Unit. It has its own batteries, which allows you to increase the speed of saving and processing the user’s biometric data.
This chip is ideal for an Android phone. It occupies a leading position in the price/quality category.
With every new year, Qualcomm is trying to make devices more secure. And make the protection more convenient.
Apple A11 Bionic – 1
Gold in our rating goes to the chipset from the famous Apple. This mobile processor is integrated into the iPhone X. There is also 10-nanometer technology. Unlike the previous chipset model, performance has increased by 25%. Despite this, energy efficiency has also increased by as much as 50%.
The chip includes GPU technology that runs on three cores. This is an American company's own development. Now the graphics are completely controlled by the manufacturers. Until this point, the purchase graphic devices carried out by other manufacturers. Intelligent processing acquired latest features. This was made possible thanks to a dual-core neural accelerator. New smart processing features include AR and Face ID.
Features it has new smartphone– this is all thanks to the A11 Bionic. In general, the chipset is six-core with a clock frequency of 2.4 GHz. There are two energy efficiency cores. The power allows you to launch and play full-fledged console games; video material can be processed in real time.
All this allows the Apple A11 Bionic to take first place in our ranking.
So, we were presented best processors, suitable for smartphones. Data is current for 2018.
Which processor is better for an Android smartphone?
Some other information! This question cannot be answered unambiguously. It is worth noting that you need to choose a smartphone with a microprocessor that has the best results. Today, of course, it is difficult to chase constant new products. Not everyone can afford to buy a new device every year. But it is recommended to purchase flagships even from previous years, because they have performance (speed) that can last for many years to come.
Therefore, if you need an answer to this question, then purchase. At the moment, it is not possible to purchase a better microprocessor and simply replace the old one.
Conclusion
Summarize. Among the chipsets reviewed, it is clear that the leadership among smartphones with operating Android system held by Qualcomm. The main competitors are chipsets from Samsung and Huawei. Their product lines are named Exynos and Kirin. MediaTek is gaining more and more popularity. But Apple, Samsung and Huawei have the largest market share. You can find tables with their characteristics on the Internet.
New applications are emerging every day that require enormous performance. The video format is getting better and better, so the processor must support fantastic detail. Moreover, old applications are updated every time, even social media and messengers began to constantly increase in volume. Therefore, they need to work correctly.
Mobile processors age over time and lag behind progress. Acquisition budget smartphone with a weak chip - no The best decision, because it ceases to be relevant after a short period of time. Buy smartphones that are flagships. In fact, you will realize that this was a better purchase.
Samsung released the new Exynos 7885 processor last year. The chipset looked promising, since in addition to Cortex A-53, A-73 cores are also responsible for performance. Let's take a closer look at this chip and compare it with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450.
Main technical characteristics
The first thing to do is compare the main characteristics of the two processors. Will the new product from Samsung be able to leave the legendary “dragon” behind?
| Characteristics | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Samsung Exynos 7885 |
| Technical process | 14 nm LPP | 14nm FinFet |
| Number of Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core architecture | Cortex-A53 | 6x Cortex-A53 and 2x Cortex-A73 |
| Clock frequency | 1.8 GHz | 1.6 GHz, 2.2 GHz |
| Bit depth | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Supported RAM | LPDDR3, 933 MHz, single channel, up to 4 GB | LPDDR4x, 1300 MHz, dual channel, up to 8 GB |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 506 | Mali-G71 MP2 |
| Communication standard support | X9 LTE Cat 7, up to 300 Mbps | LTE Cat 12, up to 600 Mbps |
As can be seen from the technical specifications, the Samsung chip looks a little more interesting than the Qualcomm processor. The guys at Samsung have clearly tried to make a great processor that can compete with the best chips.
Test results
However, only synthetic tests can give a more accurate answer to the question of who is stronger. They are the ones who are able to determine the best. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 was the first to test. And here are its results.
AnTuTu results for SD 450
As you can see from this chart, the results are not particularly impressive. Immediately after it, a new chip from Samsung was tested. And here the picture is completely different.
AnTuTu results for Exynos 7885 The Samsung chip left behind the Qualcomm processor. Now let's look at how things are going with graphics for both processors.
Graphic characteristics
It is these parameters that are responsible for whether smartphones based on these processors can handle modern games. And this is the picture that emerges.
And Exynos wins again. Devices on its platform will be able to run the latest games without any problems. But the “dragon”’s graphical characteristics are somehow not very good. Now let's look at camera support.
Camera support
It depends on the processor whether a dual photo module will be installed in a smartphone or whether it will be content with one. With cameras, things are the same for processors.
And again, the characteristics of the brainchild from Samsung are better. But for the “dragon” everything is not as good as we would like. However, let's move on to other characteristics.
Rest characteristics
This includes those parameters that cannot be separated into a separate block. These are wireless interfaces, navigation capabilities, and so on.
| Characteristics | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Samsung Exynos 7885 |
| Navigation Features | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| WiFi | a/b/g/n/ac | a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Support 2 SIM cards | Yes | Yes |
But here everything is almost the same. At least somewhere the processors are on par. However, it's time to take stock.
We have already discussed in detail what they are modern systems on-chip (mobile processors) from Qualcomm (Snapdragon line) and HiSilicon (which is owned by Huawei and produces not the most common, but technologically advanced Kirin chips), and now it’s time for Samsung, known to the mass consumer thanks to its Exynos systems.
Before the first Exynos, which Samsung began using in smartphones Galaxy lines S in 2010, the company has had chips since 2000. But there is no point in talking about them anymore, even though the S5L8900, for example, was used in Apple iPhone, and S5PC100 - in iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 3G. These devices have already been forgotten, so let’s move on to the current line, which for some time at the start was called Hummingbird.
The first chip of the modern series was the S5PC110, which was installed in Galaxy flagship S, which ultimately marked the beginning of one of the most popular smartphone lines in the world.
The Exynos 3, Exynos 4 and Exynos 5 lines mostly run on the ARMv7 architecture, while the more powerful 7, 8 and 9 run on ARMv8.
Please note that if the description of any of the systems contains few characteristics, this means that it borrows the missing ones from the previously released one and indicated in the list
Exynos 3, Exynos 4 and Exynos 5 lines
Exynos 3110 (2010)
- Made using 45 nm process technology
- One Cortex-A8 core at 1 GHz
- Graphics accelerator PoverVR SGX540
- LPDDR2 memory support
Exynos 3250 (2014)
This chip has been used for wearable electronics: Samsung Gear 2, Samsung Gear 2 Neo, Samsung Gear S2 Bluetooth
- 28 nm process technology
- 2 Cortex-A7 cores at 1 GHz
- Accelerator Mali-400 MP2
Exynos 3457 (2016)
- ARMv8-A (the only exception in the series)
- 8 Cortex-A53 cores
- Accelerator Mali-T720
Exynos 3470 (2014)
- ARMv7
- 4 Cortex-A7 cores at 1.4 GHz
- Mali-400 MP4
- LPDDR3 memory support
Exynos 3475 (2015)
- 4 Cortex-A7 cores with a frequency of 1.3 GHz
- Mali-T720
Exynos 4210 (2011)
- 45 nm process technology
- 2 Cortex-A9 cores with a frequency of 1.2 GHz
- Mali-400 MP4
- LPDDR2
Exynos 4212 (2011)
- 32 nm process technology
- 2 Cortex-A9 cores at 1.5 GHz
Exynos 4412 (2012)
- 4 Cortex-A9 cores from 1.4 to 1.6 GHz
- Support 64-bit (2x32-bit) LPDDR2
Exynos 4415 (2014)
- 28 nm process technology
- 1.5 GHz
Exynos 5250 (2012)
- 32 nm process technology
- 2 Cortex-A15 cores at 1.7 GHz
- Mali-T604 MP4
- LPDDR3 memory support
Exynos 5260 (2014)
- 28 nm process technology
- 2 Cortex-A15 cores at 1.7 GHz and 4 Cortex-A7 cores at 1.3 GHz (big.LITTLE)
- Mali-T624
Exynos 5410 (2013)
- 4 Cortex-A15 cores at 1.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A7 cores at 1.2 GHz
- PowerVR SGX544 MP3 Accelerator
Exynos 5420 (2013)
- 4 Cortex-A15 cores at 1.9 GHz and 4 Cortex-A7 cores at 1.3 GHz
- Mali-T628
Exynos 5422 (2014)
- 4 Cortex-A15 cores at 2.1 GHz and 4 Cortex-A7 at 1.5 GHz
Exynos 5430 (2014)
- 20 nm process technology
- 4 Cortex-A15 cores at 1.8 GHz and 4 Cortex-A7 at 1.3 GHz
- Memory bandwidth - 17 GB/s
Exynos 5433 is the company's first 64-bit chip Exynos 7 line
Starting from this series, Samsung processors operate on the ARMv8-A architecture
Exynos 7270 (2016)
This chip was created for wearable watches and was also used in Hi-Fi player Fiio M7
- 14 nm FinFET process technology
- 2 Cortex-A53 cores at 1 GHz
- Mali-T720 MP1
- LPDDR3
Exynos 5433 (2014)
- 20 nm process technology
- 4 Cortex-A57 cores at 1.9 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 at 1.3 GHz
- Mali-T760 MP6
Exynos 7420 (Q1 2015)
- 14 nm process technology
- 4 Cortex-A57 cores at 2.1 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz
- Mali-T760 MP8
- LTE Cat 9 modem
- LPDDR4 Memory Bandwidth – 24.88 GB/s
Exynos 7580 (2015)
- 28 nm process technology
- 8 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.6 GHz
- Mali-T720 MP2
- LTE Cat 6
Exynos 7650 (2016)
- 4 Cortex-A72 at 1.8 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 at 1.3 GHz
- Mali-T860 MP3
Exynos 7870 (2016)
- 14 nm process technology
- 8 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.6 GHz
- Mali-T830 MP
Exynos 7880 (2016)
- 8 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.9 GHz
- Mali-T830 MP3
- LPDDR4 (16.5 GB/s)
- LTE Cat 7 modem (up to 300 Mbps download)
Exynos 7885 (2018)
- 2 Cortex-A73 at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A53 at 1.6 GHz
- Mali-G71
- LTE Cat.12 (up to 600 Mbps)
- Bluetooth 5.0
Exynos 9610 (2018)
- 10 nm process technology
- 4 Cortex-A73 at 2.3 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 at 1.6 GHz
- Mali-G72 MP3
Exynos 8 and Exynos 9
Exynos 8890 (2016)
- 14 nm process technology
- 4 Cortex-A72 at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 at 1.6 GHz
- Mali-T880 MP12
Exynos 8895 (2017)
- 10 nm process technology
- 4 Exynos M2 Moongoose at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 at 1.7 GHz
- Mali-G71 MP220
- LPDDR4X memory support
Exynos 9810 (2018)
- 4 Exynos M3 Moongoose at 2.9 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 at 1.9 GHz
The processor is the main component of a smartphone. Not only the performance in games depends on its power, but also the speed with which it will download data from the Internet, as well as the maximum allowable resolution of the camera sensor and much more. We would like to talk about which market representatives are considered the most successful in a special article. It represents the rating mobile processors 2019.
#10 – Snapdragon 665
Snapdragon 665 is a representative of the mid-segment, which appeared on the market quietly and without any announcements. The chipset debuted in Xiaomi smartphones Mi CC9e and Mi A3 and became the ideological successor to the Snapdragon 660, the same processor installed in the popular Redmi Note 7. There were no fundamental changes in it, just the main parts were improved. So, for example, now each of the 8 cores in the chipset is able to overcome the frequency limit of 2 GHz, which determines the speed of the mobile processor.
The type of technological process has also changed - from 14 to 11 nanometers. According to experts, the value greatly affects the energy efficiency and heating of the chipset. In practice this has been confirmed. In addition, the chipset received an improved Adreno 640 graphics unit, a new DSP signal processor and Spectra 165, which is responsible for image processing. Among the shortcomings of the Snapdragon 665, we can only highlight the downgrade of fast charging from Quick Charge 4 to Quick Charge 3.
No. 9 – Kirin 810
Huawei's proprietary creation, the Kirin 810, took ninth place in the ranking of smartphone processors. It appeared on the market in the summer of 2019. The chipset is manufactured using a 7-nanometer process technology with two Cortex-A76 cores capable of accelerating to 2.27 GHz, which are responsible for resource-intensive tasks. They are complemented by six Cortex-A55 with a clock frequency of up to 1.88 GHz. They come into play when solving day-to-day processes.
The chipset was used in Huawei smartphones Nova 5 and Huawei 9X Pro, showing excellent energy efficiency and performance coupled with low heating. Interestingly, the processor supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, NFS and LTE-modem with download speeds of up to 1.4 GB/second. The downside is that there is no shooting in 4K resolution.
No. 8 – Kirin 970
Kirin 970 is another Huawei processor. It consists of 4 Cortex-A73 cores with a frequency of 2.36 GHz and the same number of Cortex-A53 with a frequency of 1.84 GHz. A similar set was used in the Kirin 960. The key improvement over the latter is the improved LTE module, which now allows for a maximum download speed of 1200 Mbit/s.
There have also been changes in the graphics department. The ARM Mali-G72MP12 is now in charge, with architectural improvements resulting in improved gaming performance. The chipset was also one of the first to feature the NSU neuromorphic processor. With its help, machine learning of the smartphone is implemented.
#7 – Snapdragon 710
Snapdragon 710 - processor for Android smartphones, which was dubbed controversial upon release. On the one hand, it is too good for middle-class devices, while it does not reach flagships in a number of parameters. He debuted in Xiaomi Mi 8 SE. The chipset became the first in the 700 line of the manufacturer Qualcomm.
In terms of cores, it looks even worse than the Snapdragon 660 - ARM Cortex A75 with a frequency of 2.2 GHz and six energy-efficient ARM Cortex A55 1.7 GHz. However, the whole point lies in the use of Kryo 360 - an improved architecture and 10-nanometer process technology. Due to these points, it was possible to reduce heat generation, increase productivity and energy efficiency.
The Snapdragon 710 includes a second-generation Spectra 250 image processor. It provides hardware noise reduction, image processing from two cameras up to 16 MP, 4K video shooting, HDR image output, and unlocking the smartphone using face identification.
#6 – Snapdragon 712
At the equator of our top mobile processors for smartphones is the Snapdragon 712. This is an improved version of the previous representative of the selection. The key change compared to it was the Adreno 616 graphics core with a 10% performance increase. It is worth noting the appearance of the Snapdragon X15 LTE Cat LTE modem, which guarantees download speeds of up to 800 Mbit/s and upload speeds of up to 150 Mbit/s.
Interestingly, devices with Snapdragon 712 also charge faster. It's all about its support for Quick Charge 4+ technology. So such smartphones are able to replenish half of all their resources in 20 minutes. There is also support for one camera up to 32 MP, or two cameras up to 20 MP and sound-enhancing technologies such as TrueWireless Stereo Plus and Broadcast Audio.
#5 – Snapdragon 730G
The Snapdragon 730G is content with fifth place in our mobile processor performance rankings. The emphasis in its development was on improving work with AI and higher performance in solving resource-intensive tasks compared to its predecessors. The chip is designed for gaming smartphones, which is reflected by the G prefix in the name. In practice and in tests, this is confirmed - the Adreno 618 graphics core shows an 18% increase in efficiency compared to the regular 730 model.
The processor uses special technology aimed at reducing frame rate drops and improving gaming processor. Another processor innovation is the ability to control priority Wi-Fi connections to improve the quality of your network connection in games.
No. 4 – Exynos 9820
Exynos 9820 - flagship Samsung processor, released at the end of 2018. This is what the Samsung Galaxy S10 is equipped with. The performance of the chipset is at the top level. For at least the next few years, he will be able to avoid experiencing difficulties in modern games. The main culprit of success is the graphics unit - Mali-G76 with 12 cores. It is 40% more powerful than the Mali-G72 used in the Exynos 9810 and has a 35% increase in energy efficiency.
For machine learning an NPU neuroblock is provided, which is 7 times faster than its predecessor. Add to list strengths The processor is worth recording and the ability to process signals from 5 cameras simultaneously, including an IR sensor for facial recognition. You can record video in 8K resolution at 30 frames per second or 4K at 60 frames per second.
No. 3 – Kirin 980
“Kirin 980” is a premium processor from the Chinese developer Huawei, which has received a lot of positive feedback. Its characteristics correspond to premium status. The chipset was the first on the market to use Cortex-A76 cores capable of overclocking to 2.6 GHz. Subsystem designs are specifically optimized to achieve a balance between energy efficiency and performance.
In the list of advantages of the Kirin 980 we’ll also add its support for the fastest, at the time of the processor’s release, random access memory in the world - LPDDR4X, operating at frequencies up to 2133 MHz and equipped with a dual neuromodule. Everything about the processor is quite good and in terms of data transfer - standard LTE communications Cat.21 guarantees download speeds of up to 1.4 Gbps.
No. 2 – Apple A13
Apple A13 is the company's latest chipset used in the new iPhone generation 11. Compared to its predecessor, it has become 30% more productive and 40% more economical. True, it is difficult to evaluate the first - even for the Apple 12 it was not easy to find a task that would load it to its fullest.
Another important advantage of the model is improvements in the artificial intelligence unit, thanks to which it is now capable of processing up to 1 trillion operations every second. Therefore, if you are asked which processor is better for a smartphone in terms of machine learning, feel free to say Apple A13.
#1 – Snapdragon 855
The first place in the selection is occupied by the Snapdragon 855 from Qualcomm, which immediately became the hero of many reviews after its release. For devices on Android based this is a top solution. Therefore, if you don’t know which processor is better for an Android smartphone, here’s your answer. The eight cores of the chipset are divided into three clusters - high-performance, mid-performance and energy-efficient. For those who don’t know what they affect, thanks to this distribution, processor performance has increased by 45% compared to the 845th “dragon”. This is confirmed by the fact that smartphones based on the flagship chipset are located at the top of the AnTuTu table.
Snapdragon 855 supports photosensors with a resolution of up to 48 MP. In addition, it is capable of functioning with dual modules of 22 MP each. It is noteworthy that thanks to the processor, the owner can edit the video directly during creation - for example, use the bokeh effect or replace the background. Also distinguished himself voice assistant. It can cut off when recording video extraneous noise and echo, distinguishing and highlighting the owner’s voice even on a busy street.
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