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Hi there, let’s discuss the Snapdragon 695 vs Unisoc T8200. In the current tech climate, where innovation has slowed, especially in the mid-range smartphone segment, there is  an unexpected name that has been making waves. That name is Unisoc.

Yes, you read that right. The same Unisoc that was once relegated to the budget trenches is now climbing its way up the midrange ladder. I’ve been keeping a close eye on Google Trends lately, and one name that keeps popping up is the Unisoc T8200. So one question that kept rising was “how does it compare to the more established Snapdragon 695?”

The Snapdragon 695 was launched in late 2021. It was part of Qualcomm’s earliest effort to bring upper-midrange performance with 5G connectivity to the general public. Unfortunately, most OEMs chose to skip it in favor of other chips, and so it never reached the popularity levels of its siblings like the Snapdragon 720G.

The Unisoc T8200, on the other hand, is a 2025 release. It’s a rebrand of the T765 and aims to offer competitive 5G-enabled performance at lower mid-range prices. In a market gasping for fresh SoCs, the T8200 has come as a welcome surprise.

But how do they compare against each other? Let’s break it down.

📊 Snapdragon 695 vs Unisoc T8200 Specifications

CPU Performance

On paper, the Snapdragon 695 has an edge. It uses 2 Cortex-A78 cores, which are newer and more powerful than the 2 Cortex-A76 cores on the T8200. This gives it a clear advantage in single-core performance. However, that’s not the whole story. Now while both SoCs use six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores, the ones on the T8200 are clocked at 2.1GHz, compared to 1.8GHz on the 695. This means the T8200 can squeeze out more performance in background and low-intensity tasks when the performance cores aren’t in use.

For day-to-day use, you’ll find that both processors are good enough for apps, multitasking, and even gaming at mid to high settings. But when pushed hard in single core tasks, the Snapdragon 695 will do better and in multi core tasks, the T8200 will win.

✅ Winner: Tie

GPU and Gaming

This area is where Qualcomm usually flexes their graphical muscles. The Adreno 619 is better optimized for Android games and UI rendering than the Mali-G57 MP2. Please take note that both GPUs can handle mid-to-high graphics settings in most games, but the Snapdragon’s Adreno series benefits from better driver support, reduced frame drops, and overall smoother gameplay.

You’ll still be able to enjoy emulators, Genshin Impact, and Call of Duty Mobile on both—just expect slightly better stability from the Snapdragon 695.

✅ Winner: Snapdragon 695

RAM and Storage

Both chips support LPDDR4X RAM at 2133MHz and UFS 2.2 storage. Interestingly, the T8200 also supports UFS 3.1, but realistically, phones in this class aren’t shipping with UFS 3.1 any time soon. So this one’s a tie.

🤝 Winner: Draw

Display Support

Here’s where the T8200 lands a punch. While the Snapdragon 695 maxes out at 60Hz, the T8200 supports 120Hz refresh rates. This is not a gimmick. A higher refresh rate leads to smoother scrolling, gaming, and overall UI experience—even on LCDs.

✅ Winner: Unisoc T8200

Camera and Video

Both SoCs support 108MP cameras, but it’s in the video department where things get a little strange. Despite being a higher-tier chip when launched, the Snapdragon 695 does not support 4K video recording. Yes, you read that right. Even the older Snapdragon 720G and 732G could shoot in 4K, but the 695 is limited to 1080p @ 60fps. In contrast, the Unisoc T8200 supports 4K @ 30fps, which gives it an edge for content creators and video lovers.

However, Qualcomm’s Spectra ISP is still superior in image processing, so while T8200 supports 4K recording, the image quality may not match that of the Snapdragon 695.

🤝 Winner: Tie (Functionality vs Quality)

Connectivity

Both SoCs offer 4G, 5G and WiFi 5, but Qualcomm takes the edge with:

• Faster download speeds
• Bluetooth 5.2 vs Bluetooth 5.0 on the T8200

✅ Winner: Snapdragon 695

Benchmarks

• AnTuTu v10: T8200 slightly edges out with ~470,000 vs 442,000
• GeekBench 6: Snapdragon 695 leads with higher single and multi-core scores

T8200 performs better in AnTuTu’s CPU and memory tests, but lags in GPU and UI rendering. Overall, benchmark differences are marginal—you’re unlikely to notice them in daily use.

✅ Winner: Tie

Final Tally

Key Takeaways

This comparison has been more than just spec-matching—it’s been a reflection of the current state of the smartphone world.

📌 Lesson One:

A 4-year-old SoC can still stand its ground in 2025. That tells us a lot about the slow pace of hardware advancement in recent years.

📌 Lesson Two:

Unisoc is evolving. Once a bottom-tier player, they’re now building competitive SoCs. If they continue this upward trajectory, the mid-range landscape could get a lot more interesting (and affordable).

💬 Final Verdict: Snapdragon 695 vs Unisoc T8200

If you’re buying today and want better gaming, reliability, and optimization, the Snapdragon 695 still wins. But if you want 120Hz display support and 4K video on a budget, then the Unisoc T8200 offers a compelling alternative.

Either way, both SoCs prove that mid-range smartphones are more capable now than ever before.

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