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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480

Manufacturing Process
8nm
CPU Cores
8 cores
Instruction Set
ARMv8-A
Memory Type
LPDDR4X (2133MHz)
GPU
Adreno 619
5G Support
1

ℹ️ Basic Information

SOC Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
Brand Qualcomm
Announcement Date 04 January 2021
Class Entry level
Manufacturing Process 8nm
Manufacturing Samsung

⚡ CPU Specifications

CPU Architecture 2x 2.0 GHz – Kryo 460 Gold (Cortex-A76)
6x 1.8 GHz – Kryo 460 Silver (Cortex-A55)
CPU Cores 8 Core
CPU Frequency 2000MHz
Instruction Set ARMv8-A

🧠 Cache & NPU

Cache 3 MB
Cache Level L3
SLC 1mb
NPU Yes

💾 Memory

Memory Type LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133MHz
Memory Bus 2x 16 Bit
Max Bandwidth 17 Gb/s
Max Memory Size 8 GB

🎮 GPU

GPU Adreno 619
GPU Architecture Adreno 600
Pipelines 2 Pipeline
Shading Units 128 Unit
Total Shaders 256 Unit
Vulkan Version Version 1.1
OpenCL Version Version 2.0
DirectX Version Version 12.1

💿 Storage & Display

Storage Type UFS 2.2
Max Display Resolution 2520 x 1080
Max Camera Resolution 1x 64MP, 2x 25MP

🎵 Video & Audio

Video Capture 1080p at 60FPS
Video Playback 1080p at 60FPS
Video Codecs H.264, H.265, VP9
Audio Codecs AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV

📶 Connectivity

5G Support 1
WiFi Wifi 6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1

🛰️ Navigation Systems

GPS Yes
GLONASS Yes
Beidou Yes
Galileo Yes
QZSS Yes
NAVIC Yes

📊 Benchmark Scores

AnTuTu 10 356,931

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✅ Positive Aspects

1. First 5G in Snapdragon 400 Series

Snapdragon 480 brought 5G connectivity to the Snapdragon 400 lineup for the first time, offering sub-6 GHz and mmWave support via the integrated Snapdragon X51 modem — making modern networks available on more affordable devices.

2. Balanced Entry-Level Performance

The octa-core configuration with Kryo 460 cores delivers smooth everyday performance for social apps, video streaming, and multitasking in budget and entry-level smartphones, backed by an efficient 8 nm process.

3. Solid Multimedia and Camera Support

With Adreno 619 graphics, support for HD displays, and ISP capable of up to 64 MP sensors, the Snapdragon 480 offers capable multimedia playback and imaging features for its segment.

❌ Negative Aspects

1. Modest GPU for Heavy Gaming

Although the Adreno 619 GPU handles casual gaming and everyday graphics tasks well, it struggles with demanding 3D games at higher settings compared to more advanced mid-range GPUs.

2. Older and Lower Clocked Architecture

Built on an 8 nm node with Kryo 460 cores, Snapdragon 480 has lower peak performance and efficiency compared with newer mid-range and flagship chipsets built on 6 nm or 5 nm processes.

Device information for this processor will be available soon. We are working on collecting data about smartphones and tablets that use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480.