Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 8300: Benchmarks, Gaming & Price Value

 

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and the Dimensity 8300 were never designed to fight each other. Qualcomm's chip arrived in April 2025 to bring near-flagship speed to mid-range money, while MediaTek's arrived in November 2023 to give budget phones the punch of a 2023 flagship. The Snapdragon wins the benchmark fight by roughly 60 percent, so the real question is not who wins. It is whether that gap is worth the extra cash in 2026.

At a Glance

• Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: announced April 2, 2025, TSMC 4nm, one Cortex-X4 prime core at 3.21 GHz, Adreno 825 GPU.
• Dimensity 8300: announced November 2023, same 4nm class, no prime core, four Cortex-A715 cores at up to 3.35 GHz, Mali-G615 MC6 GPU.
• Lab scores: the Snapdragon leads Geekbench 6 by about 68 percent single-core and 59 percent multi-core, and AnTuTu by about 62 percent.
• Real games: both hit the 60 fps cap in Genshin Impact at max settings; only the Snapdragon sustains interpolated 120 fps modes.
• Launch prices: Poco F7 at 399 US dollars (453 euros), Poco X6 Pro at about 369 dollars (349.90 euros); in 2026 the older phone trades far lower.
• Other splits: Wi-Fi 7 versus Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0 versus 5.4, and LPDDR5X 4800 versus 4266 MHz.

Why This Matters

In 2026, this pairing is really a showdown between two Poco phones. The Poco F7 carries the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 with a 6,500 mAh battery, while the Poco X6 Pro carries the Dimensity 8300-Ultra. Both sit well under the flagships on price, which makes them default picks for performance buyers on a budget.

One honest caveat first, because this is not a same-generation fight. The 8s Gen 4 is newer and positioned one tier higher, so comparing them head to head is unfair on paper. That is exactly why the comparison is useful: it measures how much performance you gain, or give up, when you slide down the price ladder.

CPU: One Prime Core Against Four Big Cores

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 on April 2, 2025, at an event in China, positioning it between the Snapdragon 8 Elite and the Snapdragon 7 series. MediaTek announced the Dimensity 8300 in November 2023 as its premium-tier chip, one step under the flagship Dimensity 9300. Both are built on TSMC 4nm-class nodes, and that is where the similarity ends.

The Snapdragon uses a Kryo CPU in a 1+3+2+2 layout: one Cortex-X4 prime at 3.21 GHz, three Cortex-A720 at 3.0 GHz, two more at 2.8 GHz, and two A720 cores at 2.02 GHz handling light duty. It is Qualcomm's second chip after the 8 Elite to skip Cortex-A5xx efficiency cores entirely, so every core in it is an X4 or an A720 design, with the two lowest-clocked units absorbing the light workloads. Qualcomm claimed a 31 percent CPU uplift over the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. The Dimensity 8300 runs a classic 4+4 design: one Cortex-A715 at 3.35 GHz, three A715 at 3.2 GHz and four Cortex-A510 at 2.2 GHz. It has no prime core at all, because Arm's Cortex-X series stayed reserved for flagship silicon in MediaTek's late-2023 lineup, leaving the 8000-tier to make do with A715s.

The numbers are one-sided. In 91mobiles lab data, the 8s Gen 4 scores 2,085 and 6,660 in Geekbench 6, against 1,239 and 4,189 for the Dimensity 8300. AnTuTu finishes 2,106,422 to 1,299,678. To be fair to the older chip, NotebookCheck's review of the Poco X6 Pro found it as fast as a high-end smartphone of its era, and that still holds for everyday apps. The Snapdragon is simply in a different league.

Specification Comparison

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 8300

A quiet look at two mid-range chips

Spec	Snapdragon 8s Gen 4	Dimensity 8300
Announced	April 2, 2025	November 2023
Process	TSMC 4nm	TSMC 4nm
Layout	1+3+2+2	4+4
Prime core	X4, 3.21 GHz	None
Big cores	5x A720, 2.8–3.0 GHz	4x A715, 3.2–3.35 GHz
Light cores	2x A720, 2.02 GHz	4x A510, 2.2 GHz
L3 cache	8MB	4MB
RAM	LPDDR5X, 4800 MHz	LPDDR5X, 4266 MHz
Storage	UFS 4.0	UFS 4.0, MCQ

Specifications as officially announced

GPU, Gaming and Features

Both chips support hardware ray tracing, which is about where the GPU parity ends. The Adreno 825 uses the same sliced architecture family as the flagship Adreno 830 and runs at up to about 1.15 GHz. The Mali-G615 MC6 runs at 1.4 GHz and was strong for 2023, but in the AnTuTu graphics sub-test it manages 501,752 against the Adreno's 885,193, a 76 percent gap.

The real-game record is where this becomes useful. In NotebookCheck's Gamebench testing, the Poco X6 Pro ran Genshin Impact at an average of 59.5 fps at the highest detail setting, effectively pinned to the game's 60 fps cap, and PUBG Mobile at 58.4 fps. Its Wild Life stress test retained roughly two-thirds of initial performance after 20 runs, though NotebookCheck notes it still outperformed similarly priced rivals even after throttling. Beebom's three-months-later Poco F7 review found Genshin holding a constant 120 fps through frame interpolation, dipping toward 90 fps in intense fights, with Call of Duty Mobile at 120 fps and BGMI capped at 90. In short, both phones hit the native caps when cool; the Snapdragon's headroom buys 120 fps modes and more performance that survives a long session.

The feature columns tell a generational story too. The Snapdragon integrates a Snapdragon X75 modem rated at 4.2 Gbps downlink and brings Wi-Fi 7 at up to 5.8 Gbps plus Bluetooth 6.0. The Dimensity's integrated Release-16 modem is oddly rated higher on paper at 5.17 Gbps, alongside Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4, but peak modem figures describe carrier aggregation configurations that real networks almost never reach, so the older chip's number is trivia more than advantage. On AI, both NPUs handle on-device transcription, translation and photo edits, and both can run small language models locally. The Hexagon's newer architecture mostly buys speed and headroom for future OS-level AI features rather than any single must-have feature today.

GPU & Connectivity

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 8300

A quiet comparison of graphics and radios

Spec	Snapdragon 8s Gen 4	Dimensity 8300
GPU	Adreno 825	Mali-G615 MC6
Ray tracing	Yes	Yes
AnTuTu GPU	885,193	501,752
NPU	Hexagon	APU 780
Gen AI	On-device	3.3x vs old APU
5G downlink	4.2 Gbps	5.17 Gbps
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	6.0	5.4
Max camera	320MP	320MP
Video	4K60	4K60

Specifications as officially announced

Benchmark Results

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 8300

Measured performance across popular tests

Test	Snapdragon 8s Gen 4	Dimensity 8300
Geekbench 6 single	2,085	1,239
Geekbench 6 multi	6,660	4,189
AnTuTu total	2,106,422	1,299,678
AnTuTu CPU	459,592	264,271
AnTuTu GPU	885,193	501,752
Genshin, max detail	120 fps, interp	59.5 fps avg

Results vary by device — higher is better

Benchmark source: 91mobiles lab data, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 as tested in the Poco F7 and Dimensity 8300-Ultra as tested in the Poco X6 Pro. The lab does not state the AnTuTu app version, so treat cross-source comparisons as indicative. Genshin figures come from Beebom's Poco F7 review, with frame interpolation enabled, and NotebookCheck's Poco X6 Pro Gamebench test. 3DMark scores were left out because the two phones were tested on different 3DMark tiers, and comparing unlike tests would mislead.

The Phones and the Prices

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4's reference device is the Poco F7, launched globally on June 24, 2025. It was priced at 399 US dollars in international markets, 389 British pounds in the UK and 453 euros in Europe, where a launch offer briefly cut it to 399.90 euros. It is not officially sold in the United States, so its dollar price refers to Xiaomi's global listing. Other carriers of the chip include the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro and Oppo K13 Pro.

The Dimensity 8300 debuted in the Redmi K70E in China and reached global buyers through the Poco X6 Pro, which uses the 8300-Ultra, a Poco-tuned variant of the same silicon. The X6 Pro launched in January 2024 at about 369 US dollars and 349.90 euros for 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. By September 2026 it lives mostly on import and refurbished listings: US import listings have hovered around 300 US dollars (roughly 260 euros) for the 12GB/512GB version, while 91mobiles' India tracker still shows the base model at 31,900 rupees, about 335 US dollars or 290 euros. The F7, a year younger, has held value better; Beebom's early-2026 review placed it in India's sub-30,000-rupee segment, under about 320 US dollars or 275 euros.

Software support is part of the price too. Beebom's review notes the F7 is promised up to four major Android updates, while the X6 Pro shipped on Android 14 in early 2024, so its remaining update runway is shorter by definition. Buyers who keep phones for years should factor that in alongside raw speed.

What Has Happened Since

Neither chip is the current face of its line. MediaTek replaced the 8300 with the Dimensity 8400 on December 23, 2024, the first all-big-core chip in the premium tier, claiming 41 percent higher multi-core performance and 44 percent lower peak power; it powers the Poco X7 Pro. Qualcomm did not follow the 8s Gen 4 with an 8s Gen 5: its November 2025 launch arrived as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, which enthusiast tracking treats as taking over the s-tier slot, making the 8s Gen 4 the last of its line so far. None of this erases the value case for either phone; it just means discounts keep getting deeper.

Which Should You Pick

This section is PetaTech24's assessment, not a manufacturer claim. Pick the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 if you play demanding games, want interpolated 120 fps modes, keep phones for four years or more, or want Wi-Fi 7 and the longer software runway that comes with a newer platform. Pick the Dimensity 8300 if the price difference is significant in your market: it still hits 60 fps in the heaviest games when cool, handles daily apps comfortably, and it made Poco's X-series reputation for a reason.

If both phones cost the same on the day you shop, the Snapdragon wins outright. The Dimensity only makes sense when it is cheaper, which, in 2026, it usually is.

FAQ

Which is faster, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 or Dimensity 8300?

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, decisively. In 91mobiles lab data it leads Geekbench 6 by about 68 percent single-core and 59 percent multi-core, and AnTuTu by about 62 percent. The gap reflects a difference in generation and tier, not quality.

Is the Dimensity 8300 still good in 2026?

Yes, for everyday use and most games. NotebookCheck's testing found it matches high-end 2023 phones, it runs Genshin Impact at an average of 59.5 fps at max detail, and it still outscores its price rivals after throttling. It is two generations old, so expect a shorter software runway and lower peak performance than newer chips.

Which phones use these chips?

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: Poco F7, Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, Oppo K13 Pro. Dimensity 8300: Redmi K70E and Poco X6 Pro, the latter using the tuned 8300-Ultra variant.

Which chip is better for gaming?

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. Its Adreno 825 outscores the Mali-G615 MC6 by 76 percent in the AnTuTu graphics test, it holds interpolated 120 fps in Genshin where the X6 Pro holds the native 60 fps cap, and its stress-test behavior is stronger. The Dimensity handles most games at high settings.

What is the Dimensity 8300-Ultra?

A partner-tuned version of the Dimensity 8300 built with Xiaomi's Poco team, with the same base silicon and adjusted camera, display and power tuning. Benchmark differences between the 8300 and 8300-Ultra are small.

Bottom Line

This duel has a clear winner and a clear bargain. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is faster in every test that matters: about 68 percent ahead in single-core, 59 percent in multi-core and 76 percent in graphics, with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and a longer update runway on top. The Dimensity 8300 answers with the only argument that beats benchmarks, which is price, delivering 2023 flagship performance and 60 fps gaming in phones that now sell for budget money. If your budget reaches a Poco F7, buy it, because the extra performance earns the premium. If it cannot, the Poco X6 Pro class of phones still punches far above what the price suggests.

Sources and Attribution

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 announcement and specifications, April 2, 2025, via India Today and Gizmochina spec sheets.
• MediaTek Dimensity 8300 announcement and specifications, November 2023, via MediaTek's product page and Pocketnow.
• Benchmark figures: 91mobiles lab database, Poco F7 and Dimensity 8300-Ultra pages.
• Gaming and sustained performance: NotebookCheck's Poco X6 Pro review (Gamebench frame rates, Wild Life stress test) and Beebom's three-months-later Poco F7 review (Genshin, COD Mobile, BGMI, update policy, market segment).
• Launch prices: 9to5Google and Nextpit for the Poco F7 (399 US dollars globally, 389 British pounds in the UK, 453 euros in Europe), NotebookCheck and TechSpecs for the Poco X6 Pro (349.90 euros, about 369 US dollars).
• 2026 street prices: Walmart US import listings for the Poco X6 Pro (about 300 US dollars, 12GB/512GB) and 91mobiles' India price tracker (31,900 rupees, base model, September 8, 2026).
• Successor context: MediaTek's Dimensity 8400 press release, December 23, 2024; Gizmochina's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 coverage, November 2025; enthusiast community tracking on the absence of an 8s Gen 5.
• Price note: US dollar and euro figures are official regional launch prices where available, not currency conversions. Street-price conversions are PetaTech24 calculations at about 0.86 euro and about 95 rupees per US dollar, September 2026 rates, and vary by seller.