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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

Manufacturing Process
6nm
CPU Cores
8 cores
Instruction Set
ARMv8.2-A
Memory Type
LPDDR4X (2133MHz)
GPU
Adreno 610

ℹ️ Basic Information

SOC Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Brand Qualcomm
Announcement Date 23 March 2023
Class Entry level
Manufacturing Process 6nm
Manufacturing TSMC

⚡ CPU Specifications

CPU Architecture 4x 2.8 GHz – Kryo 265 Gold (Cortex-A73)
4x 1.9 GHz – Kryo 265 Silver (Cortex-A53)
CPU Cores 8 Core
CPU Frequency 2800MHz
Instruction Set ARMv8.2-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 610
GPU Architecture Adreno 600
Pipelines 1 Pipeline
Shading Units 128 Unit
Total Shaders 128 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 108MP, 1x 32MP

🎵 Video & Audio

Video Capture 1080p at 60FPS
Video Playback 1080p at 60FPS
Video Codecs H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9
Audio Codecs AAC, MP3, FLAC, WAV

📶 Connectivity

WiFi Wifi 5
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2

🛰️ Navigation Systems

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

📊 Benchmark Scores

AnTuTu 10 349,000

⚖️ Related SOC

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✅ Positive Aspects

1. Boosted CPU Clock for Entry Segment

Snapdragon 685 offers higher peak CPU frequency at 2.8 GHz with Kryo 265 Gold cores compared to Snapdragon 680, resulting in better performance in basic tasks, app launching, and responsiveness in budget devices.

2. Reliable Everyday Graphics

The Adreno 610 GPU in Snapdragon 685 runs at a higher clock and provides improved graphics compared to some predecessors, enabling smooth UI animations and casual gaming performance suitable for entry-to-mid use.

3. Solid Multimedia Support for Cameras

With Qualcomm’s Spectra ISP and support for up to 108 MP camera sensors and standard video codecs, the chipset handles common imaging tasks like photography and video playback well for its class.

❌ Negative Aspects

1. No 5G Connectivity

Snapdragon 685 is a 4G-only mobile platform with no integrated 5G modem, limiting network speed and long-term connectivity as 5G becomes standard globally.

2. Modest Performance for Demanding Games

Although capable of handling everyday applications and casual games, the GPU and overall performance are modest compared to mid-range 5G SoCs, making it less suitable for graphically demanding titles at high settings.

Device information for this processor will be available soon. We are working on collecting data about smartphones and tablets that use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685.