Snapdragon 660 Mobile Platform
High-end features in the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 mobile platform make it our most powerful 600-tier platform to date, with the powerful Qualcomm® Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE), Qualcomm Spectra™ ISP, Qualcomm® Kryo™ CPU built on ARM Cortex technology, and Qualcomm® Hexagon™ DSP with Hexagon Vector eXtensions (HVX) supported for the first time in the 600 tier. Designed to support a leap in performance supporting on-device artificial intelligence, advanced photography and enhanced gaming, in addition to long battery life and fast LTE speeds for top-tier smartphones and tablet, Snapdragon 660 offers up to 30% higher graphics performance and twice the LTE and Wi-Fi downlink speed compared to the prior generation.
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Product Brief
Qualcomm Spectra ISP
The 14-bit Qualcomm Spectra 160 ISP is engineered to support capture of up to 25 megapixels with zero shutter lag, and offer smooth zoom, fast autofocus and true-to-life colors for improved image quality.
Powerful Kryo CPU
The Kryo 260 CPU has up to 20% higher performance than the prior generation—with independent efficiency and power clusters, each designed to optimize for a unique user experience.
Efficient Hexagon 680 DSP
The Hexagon 680 DSP is designed to significantly improve performance and battery life, and includes the Qualcomm All-Ways Aware™ sensor hub and HVX for optimal efficiency.
Enhanced graphics and 3D gaming
With up to 30% improved performance, Adreno 512 GPU supports lifelike visuals and more efficient rendering of advanced 3D graphics. Developers gain access to the latest graphics APIs.
Connect faster at home and away
With LTE and Wi-Fi downlink speeds up to 2X faster, the Snapdragon X12 modem can download files quickly. Improved Wi-Fi coverage is engineered to provides a stronger signal, even through hard to penetrate walls.
Qualcomm AI Engine
Qualcomm AI Engine hardware includes a Hexagon Vector Processor, Adreno GPU, and Kryo CPU, plus software features that all contribute to make on-device AI experiences possible in camera, audio, security, gaming, and more.
Features
Qualcomm Spectra™ 160 Camera ISP: Dual 14-bit ISPs support up to 25MP single or 16MP dual cameras for the ultimate photography and videography experience
Qualcomm® Adreno™ 512 GPU: Up to 30% better graphics and enhanced gaming performance1 for lifelike visuals and more efficient rendering of advanced 3D graphics
Qualcomm® Hexagon™ 680 DSP includes Hexagon Vector eXtensions (HVX), designed to support Caffe2 and Tensorflow for machine learning and image processing
Snapdragon X12 LTE modem designed to support mobile industry leading connectivity with LTE download speeds up to 600 Mbps, integrated 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO, and RF front end technologies
Qualcomm® Kryo™ 260 CPU: Manufactured in 14nm, bringing Kryo to the 600-tier for the first time
Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 4 technology: 20% faster, 30% more efficient than previous generation, charge from zero to 50% in 15 minutes2
Pin and software compatible with Snapdragon 630
Specifications
CPU
CPU Clock Speed: From 1.95 GHz to 2.2 GHz
CPU Cores: Qualcomm® Kryo™ 260 CPU, Octa-core CPU
CPU Architecture: 64-bit
Process
Process Technology: 14 nm
DSP
DSP Technology: Qualcomm® Hexagon™ 680 DSP, Qualcomm® Hexagon™ Vector eXtensions (HVX), Qualcomm All-Ways Aware™ technology
Cellular Modem
Modem Name: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X12 LTE modem
Multi SIM: LTE Dual SIM
Next-generation Calling Services: VoLTE with SRVCC to 3G and 2G, Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) with LTE call continuity, HD and Ultra HD Voice (EVS)
LTE Category
Downlink LTE Category: LTE Category 12
Uplink LTE Category: LTE Category 13
LTE Downlink Features
Downlink Carrier Aggregation: 3x20 MHz carrier aggregation
Downlink QAM: Up to 256-QAM
LTE Uplink Features
Uplink Technology: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Upload+
Uplink Carrier Aggregation: 2x20 MHz carrier aggregation
Uplink QAM: Up to 64-QAM
LTE Speed
LTE Peak Download Speed: 600 Mbps
LTE Peak Upload Speed: 150 Mbps
Cellular Technology
Cellular Technology: WCDMA (DB-DC-HSDPA, DC-HSUPA), TD-SCDMA, CDMA 1x, EV-DO, GSM/EDGE
LTE Technology: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ All Mode, LTE FDD, LTE TDD, LTE Broadcast
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Standards: 802.11ac Wave 2, 802.11a/b/g, 802.11n
Wi-Fi Spectral Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Peak Speed: 867 Mbps
Channel Utilization: 20/40/80/160 MHz
MIMO Configuration: 2x2 (2-stream)
Peak QAM: 256 QAM
Wi-Fi Features: MU-MIMO, Dual-band simultaneous (DBS), Integrated baseband, LTE/Wi-Fi antenna sharing
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.0
Location
Advanced Location Features: Low Power Geofencing and Tracking, Sensor-assisted Navigation
Global Emergency Services Support: Assisted GPS, OTDOA (LTE-based positioning)
Satellite Systems Support: GPS, QZSS, GLONASS, SBAS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC
Near Field Communications: Supported
RF
RFFE: Qualcomm® Adaptive Antenna Tuning, High-power transmit (HPUE)
USB
USB Version: USB 3.1
Camera
Image Signal Processor: Qualcomm Spectra™ 160 image signal processor, 2x Image Signal Processor (ISP), 14-bit
Camera Features: Qualcomm® Clear Sight™ camera features, Zero Shutter Lag, Hybrid Autofocus, Optical Zoom
Dual Camera, MFNR, ZSL, 30fps: Up to 16 MP
Single Camera, MFNR, ZSL, 30fps: Up to 25 MP
Single Camera: Up to 48 MP
Slow Motion Video Capture: 720p @ 240 FPS, 1080p @ 120 FPS
Video Capture Formats: HEVC
Video Capture (30 FPS): 4K Ultra HD video capture
Video
Video Playback: Up to 4K Ultra HD video playback
Codec Support: H.265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9
Display
Display Pixels: 2560x1600
Max On-Device Display: Quad HD, WQXGA
Max External Display: 4K Ultra HD
General Audio
Audio Technology: Qualcomm Aqstic™ audio technology, Qualcomm® aptX™ audio technology
Qualcomm® aptX™ audio playback support: Qualcomm® aptX™, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD
Audio Playback
Playback Dynamic Range: 130dB
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N), Playback: -109dB
Sampling, Playback: 44.1kHz, 48kHz
PCM, Playback: Up to 192kHz/24bit
Amplifier output power: Up to 4W
Speaker protection: Speaker protection
Audio Recording
Recording Dynamic range: 109dB
Sampling, Record: Up to 192kHz/24bit
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N), Record: -103dB
GPU
GPU Name: Qualcomm® Adreno™ 512 GPU
Power Consumption
Audio playback: 26mW for high performance mode, 6.6mW low power mode
Low power voice activation: 0.65mA
Charging
Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ Support: Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 4 technology
Security Support
Security Features: Hardware Token, Qualcomm® Processor Security, Application Security, Smart Camera
Memory
Memory speed: 1866MHz
Memory Type: LPDDR4/4x, Dual-Channel
RAM: 8 GB RAM
Part
Part Numbers: SDM660
- Via WCD9335/WSA881x
Qualcomm Snapdragon, Qualcomm Snapdragon Upload+, Qualcomm RF360, Qualcomm Spectra, Qualcomm All-ways Aware, Qualcomm Clear Sight, Qualcomm Adreno, Qualcomm SecureMSM, Qualcomm Mobile Security, Qualcomm SafeSwitch, Qualcomm Snapdragon StudioAccess, Qualcomm Aqstic, Qualcomm Kryo, Qualcomm Hexagon, Qualcomm Quick Charge, Qualcomm Secure Execution Environment, Qualcomm Snapdragon Smart Protect, and Qualcomm Snapdragon Security Platform are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd. Qualcomm WiPower wireless charging technology is licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated. Qualcomm WiPower products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
2Quick Charge is designed to increase the battery charge of a device by up to 50% in 15 minutes. Actual results may vary depending on device design.
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| CPU Clock Speed | CPU Cores | CPU Architecture | Modem Name | RFFE | Image Signal Processor | Single Camera | Video Playback | Codec Support | Audio Technology | GPU Name | Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
From 1.95 GHz to 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm® Kryo™ 260 CPU Octa-core CPU | 64-bit | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X12 LTE modem | High-power transmit (HPUE) Qualcomm® Adaptive Antenna Tuning | Qualcomm Spectra™ 160 image signal processor 14-bit 2x Image Signal Processor (ISP) | Up to 48 MP | Up to 4K Ultra HD video playback | H.265 (HEVC) H.264 (AVC) VP8 VP9 | Qualcomm Aqstic™ audio technology 1 Qualcomm® aptX™ audio technology 1 | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 512 GPU | Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 4 technology |
Up to 2.0 GHz | Qualcomm® Kryo™ 460 CPU Octa-core CPU | 64-bit | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X12 LTE modem | High-power transmit (HPUE) Qualcomm® Adaptive Antenna Tuning | Qualcomm Spectra™ 250L image signal processor 14-bit 2x Image Signal Processor (ISP) | Up to 192 MP | Up to 4K Ultra HD video playback | H.265 (HEVC) H.264 (AVC) VP8 VP9 | Qualcomm TrueWireless™ Stereo Plus technology Qualcomm Aqstic™ audio technology 2 Qualcomm® aptX™ audio technology 2 | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 612 GPU | Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 4+ technology |
Up to 2.0 GHz | Qualcomm® Kryo™ 360 CPU Octa-core CPU | 64-bit | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X12 LTE modem | High-power transmit (HPUE) Qualcomm® Adaptive Antenna Tuning | Qualcomm Spectra™ 250 image signal processor 14-bit 2x Image Signal Processor (ISP) | Up to 192 MP | Up to 4K Ultra HD Premium video playback | H.265 (HEVC) H.264 (AVC) VP8 VP9 | Qualcomm Aqstic™ audio technology 3 Qualcomm® aptX™ audio technology 3 | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 615 GPU | Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 4+ technology |
From 1.8 to 1.95 GHz | 4x ARM Cortex A72 4x ARM Cortex A53 Octa-core CPU | 64-bit | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X9 LTE modem | Qualcomm® RF Front-End (RFFE) solution | 2x Image Signal Processor (ISP) | Up to 21 MP | Up to 4K Ultra HD video playback | H.265 (HEVC) H.264 (AVC) | Qualcomm® Immersive Audio Qualcomm® Voice Activation | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 510 GPU | Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 3.0 technology Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 2.0 technology |
Up to 1.8 GHz | 4x ARM Cortex A72 4x ARM Cortex A53 Octa-core CPU | 64-bit | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X8 LTE modem | Qualcomm® RF Front-End (RFFE) solution | 2x Image Signal Processor (ISP) | Up to 21 MP | Up to 4K Ultra HD video playback | H.265 (HEVC) H.264 (AVC) | Qualcomm® Immersive Audio Qualcomm® Voice Activation | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 510 GPU | Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 3.0 technology Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 2.0 technology |
Up to 1.8 GHz | 2x ARM Cortex A72 4x ARM Cortex A53 Hexa-core CPU | 64-bit | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X8 LTE modem | Qualcomm® RF Front-End (RFFE) solution | 2x Image Signal Processor (ISP) | Up to 21 MP | Up to 4K Ultra HD video playback | H.265 (HEVC) H.264 (AVC) | Qualcomm® Immersive Audio Qualcomm® Voice Activation | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 510 GPU | Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 3.0 technology Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 2.0 technology |
- Via WCD9335/WSA881x
- Audio codec via WCS9341; Speaker amplified via WSA8815
- WCD9335, WCD9341