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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

Qualcomm SD 636

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (SDM636) is a mid-range octa-core SoC with eight custom Kryo 260 cores at up to 1.8 GHz, an Adreno 509 GPU, a LPDDR4-2666 memory controller (1333 MHz) and a X12 LTE (Cat 12/13, 300 Mbps down, 150 Mbps up) modem. Furthermore, the chip supports 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0. It is manufactured in 14nm FinFet. Qualcomm states a 40% faster performance compared to the old Snapdragon 630 (8x ARM Cortex-A53).

SeriesQualcomm Snapdragon
CodenameKryo 260

Series: Snapdragon Kryo 260

Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 compare2.2 GHz8 / 8 cores Kryo 260
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 compare1.8 - 2 GHz8 / 8 cores Kryo 260
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 compare2.2 GHz8 / 8 cores Kryo 260
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 « 1.8 GHz8 / 8 cores Kryo 260
Clock Rate1800 MHz
Number of Cores / Threads8 / 8
Manufacturing Technology14 nm
FeaturesAdreno 509 GPU, X12 LTE Modem, Hexagon 680 DSP, Spectra 160 ISP
GPUQualcomm Adreno 509
64 Bit64 Bit support
ArchitectureARM
Announcement Date10/17/2017
Product Link (external)www.qualcomm.com

Benchmarks

Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
9121 ms (100%)
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
min: 8163     avg: 8665     median: 8559 (8%)     max: 9746 Points
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 CPU Tests
min: 157795     avg: 157981     median: 157981 (21%)     max: 158167 Points
- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

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Reviews for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor

Nokia 6.2 Smartphone Review

Nokia 6.2 Smartphone Review - Android One with real dual-SIM and SD card slot

The Nokia 6.2 is a cheap mid-range smartphone from the Android One program with no major weaknesses relative to the affordable starting price. However, there is...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | 6.30" | 180 g
Sony Xperia 10 Plus

Sony Xperia 10 Plus Smartphone Review

With its current smartphone designs, this manufacturer from the far east has finally managed to take into account what customers actually want, without having t...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | 6.50" | 180 g
Motorola Moto G7 Plus

Motorola Moto G7 Plus Smartphone Review

You do not always need to spend $800 to get a smartphone that can take good photos. That is what Motorola claims with the Moto G7 Plus at least, which costs aro...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | 6.20" | 176 g
HTC U12 Life

HTC U12 Life Smartphone Review

HTC positions the U12 Life as a smartphone with amazing camera effects to suit and satisfy everyone's artistic needs and wishes. In addition, it is also capable...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | 6.00" | 175 g
BlackBerry Key2 LE

BlackBerry KEY2 LE Smartphone Review

Anyone who appreciates a smartphone with a physical keyboard, but does not want to fork out for an expensive device should consider the BlackBerry KEY2 LE. The ...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | 4.50" | 156 g

Nokia 7.1: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 5.84", 0.2 kg
  Review » Nokia 7.1 Smartphone Review

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 6.26", 0.2 kg
  Review » Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Smartphone Review

Xiaomi Mi Max 3: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 6.90", 0.2 kg
  Review » Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Smartphone Review

Asus Zenfone 5 ZE620KL: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 6.20", 0.2 kg
  Review » Asus ZenFone 5 (2018) ZE620KL Smartphone Review

BQ Aquaris X2: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 5.65", 0.2 kg
  Review » BQ Aquaris X2 Smartphone Review

Motorola Moto Z3 Play: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  Review » Motorola Moto Z3 Play Smartphone Review

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 5.99", 0.2 kg
  Review » Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Smartphone Review

Nokia 6.2: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 6.30", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Nokia 6.2

Sony Xperia 10 Plus: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 6.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Sony Xperia 10 Plus

Motorola Moto G7 Plus: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 6.20", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Motorola Moto G7 Plus

Lenovo S5 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 6.20", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo S5 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 6.26", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

Nokia 7.1: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 5.84", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Nokia 7.1

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 ZB602KL: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 ZB602KL

Motorola One Power: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 6.20", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Motorola One Power

Honor 8X Max: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 7.12", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Honor 8X Max

HTC U12 Life: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » HTC U12 Life

BlackBerry Key2 LE: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 4.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » BlackBerry Key2 LE

Nokia 6.1 Plus: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 5.80", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Nokia 6.1 Plus

Lenovo Z5: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 6.20", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Z5

Xiaomi Mi Max 3: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 6.90", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi Max 3

Nokia X6: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 5.80", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Nokia X6

Motorola Moto Z3 Play: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Motorola Moto Z3 Play

BQ Aquaris X2: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 5.65", 0.2 kg
  External Review » BQ Aquaris X2

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 ZB601KL: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 5.99", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 ZB601KL

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 5.99", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Asus Zenfone 5 ZE620KL: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 6.20", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Asus Zenfone 5 (2018) ZE620KL

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 509, 5.99", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

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Klaus Hinum (Update: 2018-04-24)