Let’s get one thing out of the way: this is not a “new” chip. The Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 is a rebrand — not a reboot, not a refinement — a full-on rebrand of the aging Snapdragon 662 from early 2020. Qualcomm slapped a new name on an old processor and pretended it was something fresh. And to make things worse, brands like Oppo are quietly pushing phones with this chip in 2024 and 2025, hoping you won’t notice.
Well, we noticed.
And if you’re a consumer, you need to be aware of the deception happening here — because naming matters, and this is a textbook case of marketing sabotage.
Meet the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
Announced quietly by Qualcomm in 2024, the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 is being positioned as part of the Snapdragon “6” line — which usually includes decent lower mid-range SoCs that hover around 500K on AnTuTu, like the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 or 6S Gen 3.
But guess what?
This chip doesn’t come close to that. In fact, its AnTuTu score is barely 240K — half of what you’d expect from a proper Snapdragon 6 Gen processor. Why? Because it’s just a Snapdragon 662 in disguise, with no meaningful upgrades.
This chip has already appeared in phones like the Oppo A3, A3X and A5 Pro 4G, and more are on the way — all riding on the illusion of “Snapdragon 6 Gen” performance.
Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 Specs
| Specs | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 |
|---|---|
| CPU |
|
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
| Process | 11nm Samsung |
| ISA | ARMv8 (not ARMv9, contrary to some claims) |
| RAM | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | UFS 2.1 |
| Display Support | FHD+ @60Hz |
| Camera Support | 48MP max |
| ISP | Spectra (unspecified version) |
| Video Encoding | 1080p @60fps |
| AI Engine | Hexagon 683 |
| Modem | Snapdragon X11 (4G LTE Cat 13) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| WiFi | WiFi 6 |
| Bench marks | AnTuTu: ~240,000Geekbench: 339 / 1208 |
Performance:
2020 Called, It Wants Its Chip Back
This SoC uses a classic big.LITTLE setup: 4x Cortex A73 and 4x Cortex A55 cores — the same config found in the Snapdragon 662, 665, and 460. These are old Armv8 CPUs, built on an equally old 11nm process.
And that’s the real issue here. It’s not just that it’s old — it’s being marketed as something new. Users see “Snapdragon 6 Gen” and expect Cortex A78s, LPDDR5, UFS 3.1, and maybe a modern 6nm node. Instead, they get a four-year-old 11nm chip with budget performance at best.
The GPU is also a relic: the Adreno 610, which struggles with even moderate gaming by 2024 standards.
Comparable SoCs in performance:
- Snapdragon 662
- Helio G80
- Unisoc T7250 / T615
- Unisoc T7225 / T612
So yeah, the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 is living in the past — and it should have stayed there.
RAM and Storage: Budget Class
The RAM support maxes out at LPDDR4X, and storage is limited to UFS 2.1. Both are decent for budget-level phones, but nothing special.
This further reinforces the reality: this is an budget-level SoC, not lower mid-range. It cannot compete with real Snapdragon 6 Gen chips or newer Dimensity 6000 series.
Benchmarks: Reality Check
Let’s look at the numbers:
- AnTuTu: ~240,000
- GeekBench: 339 single-core, 1208 multi-core
These numbers don’t lie. They’re barely an upgrade from the Snapdragon 665, and nowhere near the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, which pushes 500K+ on AnTuTu.
If you go into a store expecting “Snapdragon 6 Gen” performance, you’re going to be massively disappointed.
Display and Multimedia
This chip supports FHD+ displays at 60Hz. That’s fine for basic users but feels outdated in 2025 when even 90Hz is becoming standard in the budget space.
The ISP tops out at 48MP, and video recording is limited to 1080p at 60fps. That was great in 2020. Now? Just passable.
Connectivity
Interestingly, the chip features WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1, which are nice additions… but still can’t disguise the fact that it uses a Snapdragon X11 LTE modem. That means no 5G, which was a red flag in late 2024 and still is in 2025.
This might be acceptable in some emerging markets, but it’s not future-proof by any means.
Final Thoughts: You Deserve Better
The Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 is not a new chip — it’s a renamed Snapdragon 662, shoved into 2024 phones with zero shame.
Qualcomm should be called out for this naming abuse, and Oppo (and other OEMs) should be questioned for pushing this old tech under misleading branding. It’s customer sabotage, plain and simple.
The worst part? Most major reviewers won’t say a word — probably because they’re trying to stay on Qualcomm and Oppo’s good side.
So let this be your warning: if you see a phone with Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1, walk away. You’re getting 2020 tech in 2025 clothing. Don’t fall for the marketing.
TL;DR:
The Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 is a Snapdragon 662 with a fake ID. Old CPU, old GPU, old everything — just with a shiny new name. Don’t be fooled. You deserve better.
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