Exynos 1380 vs Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
The Exynos 1380 and the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 are both mid-range chips, made by Samsung and Qualcomm. In Geekbench 6, the two chips are nearly level in multi-core (2,880 vs 2,900) and in single-core. Their 3DMark Steel Nomad Light graphics scores are nearly level (276 vs 277).
Benchmarks head to head
Full chipset rankingMulti-core Geekbench 6
Nearly levelSingle-core Geekbench 6
Nearly levelGraphics 3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Nearly levelHigher 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 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Samsung | Qualcomm |
| Class | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | Feb 2023 | Oct 2025 |
| Process | 5 nm Samsung | 4 nm Samsung |
| CPU | 8 cores 4× 2.4 GHz + 4× 2.0 GHz | 8 cores 4× 2.4 GHz + 4× 1.8 GHz |
| Max CPU speed | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Adreno 710 |
| 5G modem | Built-in 5G | Built-in 5G |
| Place in our ranking | #67 of 102 | #65 of 102 (better) |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 1,010 | 1,010 |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 2,880 | 2,900 |
| Graphics (3DMark Steel Nomad Light) | 276 | 277 |
| Phones in our database | 2 phones | 4 phones |
| Best-rated phone | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G 6.4 | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G 7.0 |
| Lowest US launch price | $300 Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | — |
| Newest phone | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Mar 2025 | POCO X8 Sep 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 Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
4 phones in our database, best rated first.
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7.0
REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
6.83″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 8,340 mAh
No US price + Compare -
6.8
POCO X8
6.83″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 8,340 mAh
No US price + Compare -
5.6
Motorola Moto G57 Power
6.72″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 7,000 mAh
No US price + Compare -
5.4
Motorola Moto G57
6.72″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,200 mAh
No US price + Compare
Exynos 1380 vs Snapdragon 6s Gen 4: FAQ
Which is faster, the Exynos 1380 or the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4?
In Geekbench 6, the two chips are nearly level in multi-core (2,880 vs 2,900) and in single-core. Their 3DMark Steel Nomad Light graphics scores are nearly level (276 vs 277). Real-world speed also depends on how well each phone keeps the chip cool and on its software.
Is the Exynos 1380 or the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 better for gaming?
3DMark Steel Nomad Light measures graphics performance, which matters most for games. The two chips are nearly level there (276 vs 277). Cooling, screen refresh rate and game support also make a difference, so check the phones themselves.
Which is newer, the Exynos 1380 or the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4?
The Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 is newer: it was announced in October 2025, while the Exynos 1380 was announced in February 2023.
Which phones use the Exynos 1380 and the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4?
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 Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 powers 4 phones in our database, including the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G, POCO X8 and Motorola Moto G57 Power.
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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