Huawei Kirin 8020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
34.1CPU25.8
25.6GPU21.1
—Benchmarks34.9
20Efficiencyspec-based76.2
5 spec wins — Huawei Kirin 80201 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
InnoReviews verdict
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 34.9 to 28. Huawei Kirin 8020 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Huawei Kirin 8020
- Stronger CPU score: 34 vs 26
- Stronger GPU score: 26 vs 21
- 159% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 882 vs 340
- 103% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,166 vs 2,051
- 39% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,288 vs 924
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
- 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm
General
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2023 |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm+43% |
| TDP (typical) | — | 5 W |
| Architecture | ARM (64-bit, custom HiSilicon cores) | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | — | 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 2.28 GHz+4% | 2.2 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | HiSilicon Maleoon 920c | Adreno 613 |
AI
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | — | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | — | LPDDR5-6400 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem (unannounced) | Snapdragon X61 5G |
| Max download | — | 2.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
Media
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | — | 1080p@60fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu | — | 452,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,288+39%Top 39% | 924Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,166+103%Top 34% | 2,051Bottom 34% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 882+159%Bottom 23% | 340Bottom 4% |
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