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How the two chips differ
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 arrived in November 2022, after Apple’s A15 Bionic, introduced in September 2021. They belong to different ecosystems: Snapdragon powers Android devices, while A15 is used in iPhones and iPads. That means results also reflect each device’s design and software stack.
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| Specification | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Apple A15 Bionic |
|---|---|---|
| CPU configuration | Eight cores, according to 91mobiles’ comparison | Six cores, according to 91mobiles’ comparison |
| Graphics | Adreno 740 | Apple GPU; configuration varies by host device |
| Release month | November 2022 | September 2021 |
| Process and maximum CPU clock | 4 nm; up to 3.36 GHz, with a 3.19 GHz platform version also listed by Qualcomm. Actual device clock depends on platform version and OEM. | Not stated in the cited comparison sources |
Qualcomm describes Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 as a mobile platform combining a Kryo CPU, Adreno GPU, Hexagon AI processor, Snapdragon X70 modem-RF system, and FastConnect 7800 connectivity. Its specification page lists Wi-Fi 7 support and up to 10 Gbps peak modem download speed; these are platform specifications, not guaranteed real-world speeds or features in every handset. Qualcomm directs readers to OEM specifications for a device’s CPU speed. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 specifications.
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Two comparison pages report different results. Both show A15 ahead in single-core, but their multi-core comparison points in opposite directions. These are publisher-reported aggregates from different samples, not one controlled test of identical devices.
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| Publisher and reported sample context | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: single / multi | A15 Bionic: single / multi |
|---|---|---|
| 91mobiles; publication date not established, accessed 2026 | 2,023 / 5,564 | 2,244 / 5,152 |
| NanoReview; publication date not established, accessed 2026; comparison section reports 132 and 37 samples | 2,004 / 5,311 | 2,315 / 5,753 |
For everyday responsiveness, single-core is one useful indicator; multi-core can matter more in workloads that use several cores at once. Neither number guarantees how a particular phone will feel or perform under sustained load. The variation between the two multi-core comparisons is a reason to check the device model and test context rather than treating a chip-level ranking as settled. 91mobiles’ comparison; NanoReview’s comparison.
AnTuTu: do not compare Android and iPhone totals directly
The reported totals are higher for Snapdragon in both cited pages, but they should not be read as a definitive cross-platform performance margin. NanoReview explicitly warns that Android and iOS AnTuTu results are not directly comparable. The two publishers also report different figures and testing contexts.
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| Publisher and test context | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | A15 Bionic |
|---|---|---|
| 91mobiles; publication date not established, accessed 2026; AnTuTu version not specified in the cited figures | 1,611,015 | 1,286,140 |
| NanoReview; publication date not established, accessed 2026; AnTuTu 11, reporting 238 versus 69 tests | 1,757,044 | 1,413,275 |
Use these as figures reported by those comparison pages, not as proof that a Snapdragon phone is a particular percentage faster than an A15 iPhone. NanoReview’s comparison and comparability warning; 91mobiles’ comparison.
Graphics and gaming: the result depends on the test
NanoReview’s reported 3DMark figures favor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in both listed graphics tests. These are results from the comparison page’s samples, not guarantees for every handset with either chip.
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| Test and source | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | A15 Bionic |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Solar Bay, NanoReview comparison-page samples | 5,312 | 3,765 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme, NanoReview comparison-page samples | 3,667 | 2,854 |
GPU compute does not show the same straightforward result: NanoReview lists an A15 lead in its Geekbench GPU-compute workload, but the comparison uses Apple’s Metal API for A15 and OpenCL for Snapdragon. Because the APIs differ, it is not a clean like-for-like test. Qualcomm separately claims that its next-generation Adreno GPU delivers “25% faster graphics rendering” than the previous generation; that is a vendor comparison against the prior generation, not an independent A15-versus-Snapdragon test. Qualcomm’s claim and footnote; NanoReview’s GPU comparisons.
Gaming performance also depends on the specific phone. NanoReview’s listed gaming results include a ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, and the page cautions that frame rates can vary with game version, operating system, and other factors. That phone’s results should not be generalized to every Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 model or treated as a controlled comparison against an A15 iPhone.
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Why device and test context matter
Geekbench’s mobile chart is based on user-submitted results and updates regularly. It lists scores for particular phones and tablets, not guaranteed results for every device using a chip. At the time the chart was accessed in 2026, it included examples from both families, including Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 variants and A15-powered iPhone and iPad models. Geekbench’s mobile benchmark chart.
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When comparing a benchmark result, check the details that can change what it means:
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- Benchmark and version: Geekbench CPU, Geekbench GPU compute, 3DMark, and AnTuTu measure different workloads.
- Test API: A result using Metal is not directly equivalent to one using OpenCL.
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- Workload duration: A short benchmark score does not establish sustained performance during a long gaming session.
Which chip should you choose?
Choose based on the actual phone or tablet and the work you care about, not a single aggregate score. The cited evidence supports these narrower conclusions:
- Single-core CPU: A15 leads in both cited Geekbench 6 comparisons.
- Multi-core CPU: The cited Geekbench 6 comparisons disagree, so there is no consistent winner established by these figures.
- Graphics tests: Snapdragon leads the cited 3DMark Solar Bay and Wild Life Extreme results; the GPU compute comparison favors A15 but uses different APIs.
- AnTuTu: The reported totals should not be used as a direct Android-versus-iOS ranking.
For a buying decision, compare the exact handset variant available in your market, then assess sustained performance, battery, camera, software support, condition, and price. The cited benchmark comparisons do not settle those device-level factors or current local availability. Snapdragon-powered examples include the Samsung Galaxy S23 and OnePlus 11; A15 examples include the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 families. Check the exact model and regional configuration before assuming which chip a listing contains. 91mobiles’ device examples; Geekbench’s chart of specific tested models.
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