Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 vs Unisoc SC9863A
29.6CPU20
24.4GPU—
—Benchmarks20
68Efficiencyspec-based44.2
5 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 40 spec wins — Unisoc SC9863A
InnoReviews verdict
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 36 to 25.6, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+10). Unisoc SC9863A 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 6s Gen 4
- Stronger CPU score: 30 vs 20
- 745% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,014 vs 120
- 581% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,930 vs 430
- 86% lower process: 4 nm vs 28 nm
- 50% higher Max clock: 2.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz
Reasons to pick the Unisoc SC9863A
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Unisoc SC9863A |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2019 |
| Process | 4 nm+86% | 28 nm |
| TDP (typical) | — | 5 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Unisoc SC9863A |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 + 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 2.4 GHz+50% | 1.6 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Unisoc SC9863A |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Adreno 710 | IMG PowerVR GE8322 |
AI
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Unisoc SC9863A |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Hexagon NPU | — |
Memory
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Unisoc SC9863A |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X/LPDDR5X | LPDDR3-933 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 7.5 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Unisoc SC9863A |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Qualcomm 5G Modem-RF System | Integrated LTE Cat-4 |
| Max download | 2.9 Gbps | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 4.2 |
Media
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Unisoc SC9863A |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | FHD+ @ 144Hz | HD+ @ 60Hz |
| Video capture | 2K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Unisoc SC9863A |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu | — | 100,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,014+745%Bottom 48% | 120Bottom 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930+581%Top 48% | 430Bottom 1% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 744Bottom 13% | — |
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