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Qualcomm Snapdragon C vs Samsung Exynos 1280

Qualcomm Snapdragon C
33.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
S
39.6Inno Score
30.7CPU28.1
—Benchmarks37.2
39.4Efficiency65.6
0 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon C3 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 1280

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Exynos 1280 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 39.6 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+26). Qualcomm Snapdragon C 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 C

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

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1280

  • Stronger efficiency score: 66 vs 39
  • 37% lower process: 5 nm vs 8 nm
  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon C versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon CSamsung Exynos 1280
Announced20192022
Process8 nm5 nm+37%
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureARMv8-AArmv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon C versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon CSamsung Exynos 1280
Cores88
Core configuration2x 2.4 GHz Kryo 468 Gold + 6x 1.8 GHz Kryo 468 Silver2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.4 GHz2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon C versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon CSamsung Exynos 1280
GPUAdreno 618Arm Mali-G68 MP4

Memory

Memory comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon C versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon CSamsung Exynos 1280
Memory typeLPDDR4xLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon C versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon CSamsung Exynos 1280
ModemSnapdragon X15 LTEIntegrated 5G (sub-6)
Max download0.8 Gbps—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1

Media

Media comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon C versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon CSamsung Exynos 1280
Max display2560x1440FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K at 30fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon C versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon CSamsung Exynos 1280
AnTuTu 10—495,000Top 61%
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,000Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,350Top 56%

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