Every Snapdragon Processor Ever Made (2007–2025) – From S1 to 8 Gen 4

Snapdragon Processors List (2007–2025) – Full Evolution Explained

If you’ve ever used an Android phone, you’ve probably heard the name Snapdragon.
It’s the chip that powers almost every major Android smartphone — from early HTC models to the latest Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Here’s a simple, complete list showing every Snapdragon processor till 2025 — organized by generation, category, and performance level.

🕹️ Snapdragon S Series (2007 – 2012)

The first generation of Snapdragon chips — used in early Android phones.

Series Year Main Models Example Phones S1 2007–2009 MSM7225, MSM7625 HTC Desire, Nexus One S2 2010 MSM8255 Xperia Arc S3 2011 MSM8260, APQ8060 HTC Sensation, LG Optimus 3D S4 2012 MSM8960, APQ8064 HTC One S, Galaxy S3 (US)

✅ Key upgrade: From single-core to dual-core performance.

⚙️ Snapdragon 200 / 400 / 600 / 800 Series (2013 – 2017)

This phase made Snapdragon famous — with clear budget, midrange, and flagship categories.

Series Target Segment Popular Models 200 Budget 200, 205, 210, 212 400 Entry-level 4G 410, 425, 430, 435, 439 600 Midrange 615, 625, 636, 660 800 Flagship 800, 801, 805, 808, 820, 821, 835

📱 Flagship phones: Galaxy S8, OnePlus 5, LG G6
✅ Key upgrade: Better GPU, LTE-Advanced, and improved battery performance.

📱 Modern Era – 4000 to 8000 Series (2018 – 2022)

Qualcomm rebranded Snapdragon chips with better AI and gaming performance.

Series Highlight Models Notable Phones 400 460, 480, 480+ Budget 5G phones 600 662, 680, 695 Midrange 5G models 700 720G, 765G, 778G Gaming-focused midrange 800 845, 855, 865, 888 Premium flagship phones

✅ Key upgrade: 5G became standard; AI improved photo & gaming features.

🚀 The “Gen” Revolution (2022 – 2025)

From 2022 onward, Qualcomm simplified naming — now we have 8, 7, 6, and 4 Gen processors.

Snapdragon 8 Series – Flagship

Model Year Highlights 8 Gen 1 2022 4nm process, 5G AI engine 8+ Gen 1 2022 Better thermal control 8 Gen 2 2023 Ray tracing, 8K HDR 8 Gen 3 2024 Built-in AI optimization 8 Gen 4 2025 3nm chip, 25% faster GPU

📱 Phones: Galaxy S25 Ultra, Xiaomi 15 Pro, OnePlus 13

Snapdragon 7 Series – Upper Midrange

Model Year Key Feature 7 Gen 1 2022 Balanced flagship-like power 7+ Gen 2 2023 Gaming performance upgrade 7s Gen 2 2024 Better cooling and AI 7 Gen 3 2025 Flagship-level camera support

Snapdragon 6 Series – Midrange

Model Year Highlight 6 Gen 1 2023 Efficient 5G under $400 6 Gen 2 2025 Expected next-gen midrange

Snapdragon 4 Series – Budget

Model Year Highlight 4 Gen 1 2022 Entry-level 5G chipset 4 Gen 2 2023 Improved battery and AI support

✅ Key upgrade: Consistent naming, faster AI engines, and improved GPU performance.

💻 Beyond Smartphones – Snapdragon Platforms

Category Chipset Purpose Gaming G1, G2, G3x Gen 2 Handheld gaming devices Laptop Snapdragon X Elite Windows AI laptops Modems X50 → X75 5G network modems Smartwatch Wear 4100 → 5 Gen 1 Wearables Audio Snapdragon Sound TWS & Bluetooth audio

🧠 Latest Lineup (As of 2025)

Category Latest Chip Example Devices Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Galaxy S25 Ultra, Xiaomi 15 Pro Midrange Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 OnePlus Nord 5, Poco F7 Pro Budget Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Redmi Note 13 5G Laptop Snapdragon X Elite Windows Copilot+ PCs

🔮 The Future – AI and On-Device Intelligence

Qualcomm’s next goal isn’t just performance — it’s AI-driven efficiency.
With the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, your phone learns your habits, manages battery smarter, and performs real-time translation — all offline.
The next few years will redefine how smartphones “think” instead of just “run.