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Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon C

Q
26.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon C
33.6Inno Score
22.6CPU30.7
27Benchmarks—
34.5Efficiency39.4
1 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8353 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon C

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon C wins this mobile chipset face-off, 33.6 to 26.7, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+8) and efficiency (+5). Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 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 835

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

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon C

  • Stronger CPU score: 31 vs 23
  • Stronger efficiency score: 39 vs 35
  • 22% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 9 W
  • 20% lower process: 8 nm vs 10 nm

General

General comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 835Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Announced20172019
Process10 nm8 nm+20%
TDP (typical)9 W7 W+22%
ArchitectureArmv8ARMv8-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 835Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Cores88
Core configuration4x2.45 GHz Kryo 280 (Cortex-A73) + 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 2802x 2.4 GHz Kryo 468 Gold + 6x 1.8 GHz Kryo 468 Silver
Max clock2.45 GHz+2%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 835Qualcomm Snapdragon C
GPUQualcomm Adreno 540Adreno 618

AI

AI comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 835Qualcomm Snapdragon C
NPUQualcomm Hexagon 682—

Memory

Memory comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 835Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Memory typeLPDDR4X-1866LPDDR4x
Max bandwidth29.9 GB/s—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 835Qualcomm Snapdragon C
ModemSnapdragon X16 LTESnapdragon X15 LTE
Max download—0.8 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.0

Media

Media comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 835Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Max display4K @ 60Hz2560x1440
Video capture4K@30fps4K at 30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 835Qualcomm Snapdragon C
AnTuTu 10330,000Top 80%—
Geekbench 6 (single)420Top 84%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,600Top 80%—

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