How do the scores compare?

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 scores 22.6/100 overall; Qualcomm Snapdragon C scores 33.6/100. Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 wins 0 individual spec rows, Qualcomm Snapdragon C wins 5.

What are the main differences between the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon C?

Qualcomm Snapdragon C advantages: Stronger CPU score: 31 vs 21; Stronger efficiency score: 39 vs 30; 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4; 43% lower process: 8 nm vs 14 nm; 36% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 11 W.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon C

Qualcomm

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

WINNER

Qualcomm

Qualcomm Snapdragon C

20.8CPU30.7

20Benchmarks—

29.7Efficiency39.4

0 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8205 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon C

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon C wins this mobile chipset face-off, 33.6 to 22.6, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+10) and efficiency (+10). Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 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 820

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon C

Stronger CPU score: 31 vs 21
Stronger efficiency score: 39 vs 30
100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
43% lower process: 8 nm vs 14 nm
36% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 11 W

General

General comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820	Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Announced	2016	2019
Process	14 nm	8 nm+43%
TDP (typical)	11 W	7 W+36%
Architecture	Armv8	ARMv8-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820	Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Cores	4	8+100%
Core configuration	2x2.15 GHz Kryo + 2x1.6 GHz Kryo	2x 2.4 GHz Kryo 468 Gold + 6x 1.8 GHz Kryo 468 Silver
Max clock	2.15 GHz	2.4 GHz+12%

GPU

GPU comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820	Qualcomm Snapdragon C
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Adreno 618

AI

AI comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820	Qualcomm Snapdragon C
NPU	Qualcomm Hexagon 680	—

Memory

Memory comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820	Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Memory type	LPDDR4-1866	LPDDR4x
Max bandwidth	29.9 GB/s	—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820	Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Modem	Snapdragon X12 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 820 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820	Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Max display	4K @ 60Hz	2560x1440
Video capture	4K@30fps	4K at 30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Spec	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820	Qualcomm Snapdragon C
AnTuTu 10	230,000Top 91%	—
Geekbench 6 (single)	340Top 90%	—
Geekbench 6 (multi)	880Top 95%	—

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