Snapdragon® 6 Gen 5 Mobile Platform
Snapdragon® 6 Gen 5 Mobile Platform
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Tap into new experiences with the Snapdragon® 6 Gen 5 Mobile Platform.

The Qualcomm® Kryo™ CPU, Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU, and Snapdragon® Smooth Motion UI provide responsive performance for fast app loading and smooth scrolling, with enhanced power efficiency for longer battery life.

An AI-powered camera lets you capture your inspirations, right in the moment and at any time of day, thanks to Night Vision technology. Plus, a series-defying 100x zoom brings details into crisp focus from a distance.

Get lost in action-packed gameplay with select Snapdragon Elite Gaming™ Feature...

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Benefits

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Ultra-smooth performance
Experience fast, fluid app performance and scrolling with a CPU running up to 2.6 GHz and a 21% more powerful Adreno GPU. Snapdragon Smooth Motion UI delivers 18% less screen stutter and 20% faster app loading faster app loading, enhancing your overall device responsiveness. And, with 8% improved power efficiency, battery life goes further on a single charge.
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Effortless capture
AI-driven camera experiences deliver sharper photos and more accurate videos to keep you in the moment. Night Vision technology captures clear, well-lit imagery in low light, while support for 100x zoom brings distant subjects into sharp focus.
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Immersive Gaming
Select Snapdragon Elite Gaming features deliver a more immersive and long-lasting mobile gaming experience, with Adaptive Performance Engine 5.0 and Qualcomm Adaptive Performance FPS 3.0 working in tandem to maintain steady framerates, reduce slowdowns, and manage power and thermals efficiently. Plus, Snapdragon Game Super Resolution intelligently upscales visuals for superior quality while maximizing battery life.
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Expansive connectivity
First-in-series Release 17 5G delivers faster download speeds and improved uplink performance for stable connections during bandwidth-intensive activities, while Qualcomm® Smart Network Select 3.0 selection dynamically recognizes the strongest network for optimal connectivity, even in challenging locations. Wi-Fi 7 supports Bluetooth 6.0 with Channel Sounding to locate nearby devices like earbuds, while Qualcomm® Expanded Personal Area Network Technology (XPAN).

*All comparisons made to previous generation.

Features

  • 21% improved Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU
  • 8% better power savings
  • Snapdragon Smooth Motion UI
    • 25% less screen stutter
    • 43% faster app launches
  • Qualcomm® Kryo CPU with speeds up to 2.6GHz
  • Select Snapdragon Elite Gaming features:
    • Qualcomm Adaptive Performance Engine 5.0 intelligently schedules resources for high-intensity scenes, keeping gameplay seamless even during the most demanding moments
    • Snapdragon Game Super Resolution maximizes mobile performance and battery life by upscaling game scenes for superior visual quality.
    • Qualcomm Frames Per Second (FPS) 3.0 provides smart performance management that helps maintain steady frame rates while reducing slowdowns and stutter.
  • Qualcomm Spectra™ ISP
    • AI-based Night Vision technology intelligently enhances low-light scenes, delivering brighter, clearer photos and videos
    • Optimal image quality at up to 100x zoom
  • Qualcomm Smart Network Select 3.0 automatically connects to the strongest signal for reliable coverage in challenging locations.
  • Qualcomm XPAN provides whole building audio coverage 
Specifications
CPU
Name
Qualcomm® Kryo™
Architecture
64-bit
Clock Speed
2.6 GHz
GPU
Name
Qualcomm® Adreno™
APIs
OpenGL® ES 3.2, Vulkan® 1.3, OpenCL™ 3.0
Cellular Modem-RF
Modem Name
Qualcomm® 5G Modem-RF System
Peak Download Speed
2.8 Gbps
Cellular Modem-RF Specs
140 MHz bandwidth (Sub-6)
Performance Enhancement Technologies
Qualcomm® 5G PowerSave, Qualcomm® Smart Network Selection Gen 3, Qualcomm® Smart Transmit™ 2.0 technology, Qualcomm® Wideband Envelope Tracking, Qualcomm® AI-Enhanced Signal Boost
Cellular Technology
LTE support for CBRS, HSPA, sub-6 GHz, Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS), TDD, WCDMA, FDD, SA (standalone), TD-SCDMA, EV-DO, NSA
Multi SIM
Global 5G Multi-SIM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth System
Qualcomm® FastConnect™ Mobile Connectivity System
Generation
Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4
Standards
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ax, 802.11be
Spectral Bands
6 GHz, 5 GHz, 4 GHz
Features
MU-MIMO (UL/DL)
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth System
Qualcomm® FastConnect™ Mobile Connectivity System
Specification Version
Bluetooth® 6.0
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