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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 vs Unisoc SC9863A

WINNER
Q
30.4Inno Score
VS
U
25.6Inno Score
26.6CPU20
34.8Benchmarks20
32.1Efficiency44.2
6 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8452 spec wins — Unisoc SC9863A

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 30.4 to 25.6, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+15) and CPU (+7). 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 845

  • Stronger CPU score: 27 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 35 vs 20
  • 412% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,200 vs 430
  • 392% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 590 vs 120
  • 350% higher AnTuTu 10: 450,000 vs 100,000

Reasons to pick the Unisoc SC9863A

  • Stronger efficiency score: 44 vs 32
  • 50% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 10 W

General

General comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 845Unisoc SC9863A
Announced20182019
Process10 nm+64%28 nm
TDP (typical)10 W5 W+50%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 845Unisoc SC9863A
Cores88
Core configuration4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Cortex-A75) + 4x1.77 GHz Kryo 385 Silver4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 + 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz+75%1.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 845Unisoc SC9863A
GPUQualcomm Adreno 630IMG PowerVR GE8322

AI

AI comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 845Unisoc SC9863A
NPUQualcomm Hexagon 685—

Memory

Memory comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 845Unisoc SC9863A
Memory typeLPDDR4X-1866LPDDR3-933
Max bandwidth29.9 GB/s+299%7.5 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 845Unisoc SC9863A
ModemSnapdragon X20 LTEIntegrated LTE Cat-4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.04.2

Media

Media comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 845Unisoc SC9863A
Max display4K @ 60HzHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 845Unisoc SC9863A
AnTuTu 10450,000+350%Top 67%100,000Top 100%
Geekbench 6 (single)590+392%Top 77%120Top 100%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,200+412%Top 60%430Top 100%

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