Exynos 1380 vs Exynos 1480
The Exynos 1380 and the Exynos 1480 are both mid-range chips made by Samsung. In Geekbench 6, the Exynos 1480 is 21% faster in multi-core (3,481 vs 2,880) and 14% faster in single-core. In 3DMark Steel Nomad Light, a graphics test, the Exynos 1480 scores 70% higher (468 vs 276).
Benchmarks head to head
Full chipset rankingMulti-core Geekbench 6
Exynos 1480 +21%Single-core Geekbench 6
Exynos 1480 +14%Graphics 3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Exynos 1480 +70%Higher is better. Bars are relative to the faster chip in each test. A dash means we don’t have a reliable result for that chip yet.
Key facts
Specs from the chip makers. The better result in each benchmark is highlighted.
| Exynos 1380 | Exynos 1480 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Samsung | Samsung |
| Class | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | Feb 2023 | Mar 2024 |
| Process | 5 nm Samsung | 4 nm Samsung |
| CPU | 8 cores 4× 2.4 GHz + 4× 2.0 GHz | 8 cores 4× 2.75 GHz + 4× 2.0 GHz |
| Max CPU speed | 2.4 GHz | 2.75 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Xclipse 530 |
| 5G modem | Built-in 5G | Built-in 5G |
| Place in our ranking | #67 of 102 | #49 of 102 (better) |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 1,010 | 1,149 (better) |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 2,880 | 3,481 (better) |
| Graphics (3DMark Steel Nomad Light) | 276 | 468 (better) |
| Phones in our database | 2 phones | 2 phones |
| Best-rated phone | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G 6.4 | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 6.5 |
| Lowest US launch price | $300 Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | $450 Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
| Newest phone | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Mar 2025 | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Mar 2026 |
Phones with the Exynos 1380
2 phones in our database, best rated first.
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6.4
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
6.7″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,000 mAh
From $299.99 + Compare -
5.9 Discontinued
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
6.6″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,000 mAh
From $399.99 + Compare
Phones with the Exynos 1480
2 phones in our database, best rated first.
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6.5
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
6.7″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,000 mAh
From $449.99 + Compare -
6.4 Discontinued
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
6.6″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,000 mAh
No US price + Compare
Exynos 1380 vs Exynos 1480: FAQ
Which is faster, the Exynos 1380 or the Exynos 1480?
In Geekbench 6, the Exynos 1480 is 21% faster in multi-core (3,481 vs 2,880) and 14% faster in single-core. In 3DMark Steel Nomad Light, a graphics test, the Exynos 1480 scores 70% higher (468 vs 276). Real-world speed also depends on how well each phone keeps the chip cool and on its software.
Is the Exynos 1380 or the Exynos 1480 better for gaming?
3DMark Steel Nomad Light measures graphics performance, which matters most for games. The Exynos 1480 scores 70% higher than the Exynos 1380 (468 vs 276). Cooling, screen refresh rate and game support also make a difference, so check the phones themselves.
Which is newer, the Exynos 1380 or the Exynos 1480?
The Exynos 1480 is newer: it was announced in March 2024, while the Exynos 1380 was announced in February 2023.
Which phones use the Exynos 1380 and the Exynos 1480?
The Exynos 1380 powers 2 phones in our database, including the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G and Samsung Galaxy A35 5G. The lowest US launch price with this chip is $300, for the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G. The Exynos 1480 powers 2 phones in our database, including the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G and Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. The lowest US launch price with this chip is $450, for the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G.
Where do these benchmark scores come from?
They are reference results for each chip: the median of several Geekbench 6 runs on retail phones. The 3DMark Steel Nomad Light graphics score is the median of the results for retail phones with the chip in the official ranking of UL, the maker of 3DMark. The same chip can score a little differently from phone to phone, depending on cooling, clock speeds and software.
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