The Snapdragon 690 5G Mobile Platform is a groundbreaking piece of technology, setting the bar for 5G connectivity in the 6-series. It offers support for TDD, FDD, and Dynamic Spectrum Sharing, making it a global leader in 5G coverage. This powerful platform also boasts the first 5th generation Qualcomm AI Engine and Hexagon Tensor Accelerator in the 6-series, resulting in over a 70% improvement in AI performance compared to its predecessor.
The Qualcomm® Sensing Hub is a standout feature, providing always-on environment awareness and AI virtual assistance. Additionally, the Snapdragon 690 Mobile Platform is the first in the 6-series to support 4K HDR video recording and up to 192MP capture for larger-than-life photos, thanks to the Qualcomm Spectra 355L ISP.
The Adreno 619L and Kryo 560 have also received significant upgrades in this platform, offering up to 60% faster graphics rendering and a 20% performance improvement, respectively. This is further complemented by the support for 120 Hz on-device display, a first in the 6-series.
Power efficiency is a key highlight of the Snapdragon 690, with Qualcomm® 5G PowerSave technology providing major improvements for longer battery life. The highly integrated Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 6200 Mobile Connectivity Subsystem also stands out, providing dual Wi-Fi antennas that are Wi-Fi 6 ready.
Audio and video technology are also top-notch in this platform, with Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive Audio ensuring robust, low-latency, and high-quality wireless audio. The Qualcomm Aqstic™ audio codec and smart speaker amplifier also enhance the audio experience.
The Snapdragon 690 Mobile Platform is packed with impressive specifications, including a Qualcomm® Kryo™ 560 CPU, OpenGL® ES 3.2, OpenCL™ 2.0 FP, DirectX® 12, and Vulkan® 1.1 support. It also has NFC support, and its part number is SM6350.
The platform also boasts Wi-Fi 6 (ready), Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, and supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz spectral bands with 2x2 and 8x8 MIMO configurations. It also has up to 8x8 sounding capability, WPA3 security, and a range of other features.
The Snapdragon 690 Mobile Platform also excels in camera, display, charging, location, security, Bluetooth, USB, video playback, and cellular modem-RF technologies. In short, it offers a comprehensive and powerful package that is sure to elevate the user's mobile experience.
Snapdragon 690 5G Mobile Platform:- Full Technical Specifications
CPU
| Name | Qualcomm® Kryo™ 560 |
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| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Clock Speed | Up to 2 GHz |
GPU
| APIs | OpenGL® ES 3.2, OpenCL™ 2.0 FP, DirectX® 12, Vulkan® 1.1 |
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NFC
| Near Field Communications | Supported |
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Part
| Part Number(s) | SM6350 |
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Audio
| Qualcomm Aqstic™ technology support | Qualcomm Aqstic™ smart speaker amplifier up to Qualcomm® WSA8815, Qualcomm Aqstic™ audio technology, Qualcomm Aqstic™ audio codec up to Qualcomm® WCD9385 |
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| Qualcomm® aptX™ audio technology support | Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive |
Wi-Fi
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth System | Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 6200 |
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| Generation | Wi-Fi 6 (ready), Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5 |
| Standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax (ready) |
| Spectral Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| MIMO Configuration | 2x2, 8x8 (ready), 8x8 |
| Spatial Streams | Up to 2 |
| Security | WPA3 (ready) |
| Features | Target Wake Time, 8x8 Sounding (ready), 8x8 Sounding |
Camera
| Image Signal Processor (ISP) Name | Qualcomm® Spectra™ 355L |
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| Image Signal Processor (ISP) Number | Dual ISP |
| Image Signal Processor (ISP) Bit Depth | 14-bit |
| Single Camera (MFNR, ZSL, 30 fps) | Up to 32 MP |
| Single Camera | Up to 192 MP |
| Slow Motion Video Capture | Up to 720p @ 240 fps |
| Video Capture Color Depth | Up to 10-bit |
| Video Capture Color Gamut | Rec. 2020 |
| Video Capture Formats | Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG), H.265 (High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC)), HDR10 |
Memory
| Speed | 1866 MHz |
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| Bit Width | 16-bit |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
Display
| Maximum On-Device Display Resolution | FHD+ @ 120 Hz |
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| Maximum External Display Resolution | QHD @ 60 Hz |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) | HDR10 |
| Color Depth | Up to 10-bit |
| Color Gamut | Rec. 2020 |
Charging
| Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ technology support | Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 4+ technology |
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Location
| Satellite Systems | GLONASS, NavIC, Beidou, SBAS, GPS, GNSS, QZSS, Galileo |
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| GNSS | Dual-frequency |
Security
| Features | Qualcomm® Mobile Security, Secure Boot, Qualcomm® Processor Security, Camera Security, Qualcomm® Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), Secure Token, Key Provisioning Security, Crypto Engine, Malware Protection, Qualcomm® Content Protection |
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Bluetooth
| Specification Version | Bluetooth® 5.1 |
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| Topologies | Qualcomm® TrueWireless™ technology |
Interfaces
| Supported Interfaces | USB-C, USB 3.1 |
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Video Playback
| Codecs | H.264 (Advanced Video Coding (AVC)), VP9, VP8, H.265 (High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC)) |
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Cellular Modem-RF
| Modem Name | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X51 5G Modem-RF System |
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| Peak Download Speed | Up to 2.5 Gbps1, Up to 1.2 Gbps2 |
| Peak Upload Speed | Up to 210 Mbps2, Up to 900 Mbps1 |
| Cellular Modem-RF Specs | 100 MHz bandwidth (sub-6 GHz) |
| Performance Enhancement Technologies | Qualcomm® Wideband Envelope Tracking, Qualcomm® Smart Transmit™ technology, Qualcomm® 5G PowerSave, Qualcomm® Signal Boost adaptive antenna tuning |
| Cellular Technology | TD-SCDMA, 5G NR, HSPA, sub-6 GHz, Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS), CDMA 1x, EV-DO, LTE support for CBRS, LTE, GSM/EDGE, WCDMA |
| Multi SIM | Global 5G Multi-SIM |
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
| Interface Type | USB-C |
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| Specification Version | USB 3.1 |
Process Node and Technology
| Process Node | 8 nm |
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Qualcomm® Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engine
| GPU Name | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 619L |
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| CPU Name | Qualcomm® Kryo™ 560 |
| Qualcomm® Hexagon™ Processor Name | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ 692, 2x Qualcomm® Hexagon™ |
| Qualcomm® Hexagon™ Processor Features | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ Tensor Accelerator, Qualcomm® Hexagon™ Scalar Accelerator, Qualcomm® Hexagon™ Vector eXtensions (HVX) |
| Qualcomm® Sensing Hub Features | Qualcomm® Sensing Hub |
