How do the scores compare?

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 scores 26.2/100 overall; Qualcomm Snapdragon C scores 33.6/100. Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 wins 1 individual spec rows, Qualcomm Snapdragon C wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon C?

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 advantages: Stronger efficiency score: 47 vs 39; 43% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 7 W. Qualcomm Snapdragon C advantages: Stronger CPU score: 31 vs 20; 43% lower process: 8 nm vs 14 nm; 20% higher Max clock: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon C

Qualcomm

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625

WINNER

Qualcomm

Qualcomm Snapdragon C

20CPU30.7

20Benchmarks—

46.7Efficiency39.4

1 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6253 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon C

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon C wins this mobile chipset face-off, 33.6 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+11). Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625

Stronger efficiency score: 47 vs 39
43% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 7 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon C

Stronger CPU score: 31 vs 20
43% lower process: 8 nm vs 14 nm
20% higher Max clock: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz

General

General comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625	Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Announced	2016	2019
Process	14 nm	8 nm+43%
TDP (typical)	4 W+43%	7 W
Architecture	Armv8	ARMv8-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625	Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Cores	8	8
Core configuration	8x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53	2x 2.4 GHz Kryo 468 Gold + 6x 1.8 GHz Kryo 468 Silver
Max clock	2 GHz	2.4 GHz+20%

GPU

GPU comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625	Qualcomm Snapdragon C
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 506	Adreno 618

AI

AI comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625	Qualcomm Snapdragon C
NPU	Qualcomm Hexagon 546	—

Memory

Memory comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625	Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Memory type	LPDDR3-933	LPDDR4x
Max bandwidth	7.5 GB/s	—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625	Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Modem	Snapdragon X9 LTE	Snapdragon X15 LTE
Max download	—	0.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	4.2	5.0

Media

Media comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625	Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Max display	FHD @ 60Hz	2560x1440
Video capture	4K@30fps	4K at 30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625	Qualcomm Snapdragon C
AnTuTu 10	145,000Top 97%	—
Geekbench 6 (single)	160Top 97%	—
Geekbench 6 (multi)	700Top 96%	—

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