Samsung’s Galaxy A-series phones have long used the Exynos 1380 in select markets, while most other budget Android phones lean on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 3. Here’s how these two entry-level chips compare.

Snapdragon 4 Gen 3 vs Samsung Exynos 1380

Spec	Snapdragon 4 Gen 3	Samsung Exynos 1380
Process Node	4nm	5nm
CPU Cores	Kryo cores, up to 2.5GHz	8-core, up to 2.4GHz
GPU	Adreno 613	Mali-G68
Common Devices	Redmi, Realme, Motorola budget phones	Samsung Galaxy A54, A34 (select markets)
AI/ISP	Qualcomm AI Engine	Samsung’s own AI processing unit

Samsung’s In-House Chip vs the Industry Standard

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 3 has become the default choice for budget Android phones across brands, thanks to its efficient 4nm process and solid camera ISP. Samsung’s Exynos 1380, used mainly in its own Galaxy A-series in select regions, runs on an older 5nm process but still delivers competitive day-to-day performance, particularly in Samsung’s own camera and display tuning. For most non-Samsung budget phones, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 3 remains the more common and generally better-optimized choice, given wider developer support across Android skins.

FAQs

Q1. Which chip is faster, Snapdragon 4 Gen 3 or Exynos 1380?
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 3 generally edges ahead in raw benchmark performance, partly due to its newer 4nm process.

Q2. Which phones use the Exynos 1380?
It’s primarily used in Samsung’s own Galaxy A-series phones like the A54 and A34 in select markets.

Q3. Is the Snapdragon 4 Gen 3 more power-efficient?
Yes, its 4nm process generally gives it an efficiency edge over the Exynos 1380’s older 5nm node.

Q4. Does the Exynos 1380 support 5G?
Yes, both chips include integrated 5G modem support.

Q5. Which chip has better camera processing?
Samsung tunes the Exynos 1380 closely with its own camera software, giving it an edge specifically within Galaxy A-series devices.

Source: Chipset manufacturer specifications