If you’ve ever gone phone shopping and thought, “Why does this mid-range one feel almost as good as the flagship?” — there’s a good chance the answer is hiding under the hood: Snapdragon 750G 5G.
It’s one of those chips that never made big headlines, yet quietly powered a bunch of excellent mid-range phones over the past few years. I’ve used a couple of devices with it, and honestly? I came away more impressed than I expected.
Let’s break down what it actually does well — and whether it’s still worth caring about in late 2025.
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⚙️ Core Specs – What’s Inside the 750G
Here’s the technical details:
- CPU: Octa-core Kryo 570 (2x Cortex-A77 up to 2.2GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 up to 1.8GHz)
- GPU: Adreno 619 (about 10% faster than the 730G’s Adreno 618)
- Fabrication: 8nm process — efficient, not bleeding edge but still solid
- Memory: Supports LPDDR4x RAM up to 12GB
- AI Engine: 4th-gen Qualcomm AI Engine with noticeable improvements for camera and voice
It’s not a flagship, but it’s no slouch either. You can stream, multitask, scroll socials, and game without lag-fest drama.
Honestly, unless you’re the kind who keeps 17 Chrome tabs open on your phone (we’ve all been there), you won’t feel it slowing down.
📶 5G and Connectivity
Yes — the “5G” in the name is real. The Snapdragon 750G comes with Qualcomm’s X52 5G Modem-RF System, supporting both mmWave and sub-6GHz bands.
Translation: it’ll work on practically any 5G network you’ll find in the UK or US.
Theoretical speeds go up to 3.7 Gbps download and 1.6 Gbps upload, which sounds ridiculous on paper — but what matters more is stability, and that’s been rock-solid in my experience.
It also supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1, which means your wireless earbuds won’t drop every time you walk into another room (looking at you, Bluetooth 4.2).
📷 Camera, Display & Multimedia
This chip actually packs a surprisingly capable image signal processor (the Spectra 355L). On paper, it supports:
- Up to 192MP single-camera capture
- Dual 32MP + 16MP setups
- 4K HDR video
- Display support up to FHD+ at 120Hz
Now, to be fair, that doesn’t mean every phone with this chip can do 192MP photos or run 120Hz. It just means the hardware can, if the phone manufacturer decides to use it.
In the right phone, though, the 750G can make budget photography look genuinely premium. I tested one in low light — colours stayed balanced, and HDR didn’t nuke the shadows into oblivion like some older chips used to.
🎮 Gaming and Everyday Use
This is where the “G” in 750G really earns its spot.
The Adreno 619 GPU holds up surprisingly well even in 2025 for mid-range gaming. Titles like Call of Duty: Mobile and Genshin Impact run nicely at medium-high settings. You might not get flagship-level frame rates, but unless you’re hyper-competitive, you’ll barely notice.
Plus, the Snapdragon Elite Gaming features — things like HDR gaming, smoother rendering, and updatable GPU drivers — genuinely make gameplay feel smoother.
In daily life? It’s just comfortable. You don’t notice it, and that’s probably the best compliment for a chip.
🔋 Battery & Efficiency
Built on an 8nm process, the 750G is decently efficient — not on par with the newer 4nm monsters, but enough to get a full day out of a 4,500 mAh battery without drama.
Most phones I used with it rarely overheated, even when gaming or using 5G. So, no “mini hand-warmer” moments like some older chips gave us.
👍 Strengths vs 👎 Weak Spots
What it does well:
- Great price-to-performance ratio
- Reliable 5G and connectivity
- Strong GPU for mid-range gaming
- Smooth UI and multitasking
- Future-proof enough for 2–3 years more
Where it’s showing its age:
- Not quite on par with 7-series or 8-series Snapdragon chips (obviously)
- No Wi-Fi 6E or Bluetooth 5.3 (newer phones have these)
- AI performance isn’t cutting-edge anymore — fine, but not “smartphone magic” levels
To be fair, though, for phones that cost half the price of flagships, this chip keeps them feeling fast — and that’s what matters.
🔍 How It Compares
Here’s the quick mental scale:
| Chipset | Performance Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 730G | Mid-range (older) | Noticeably slower CPU |
| Snapdragon 750G | Upper mid-range | Best balance for the price |
| Snapdragon 778G | High mid-range | Faster, more efficient |
| Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ | Flagship | Overkill for most people |
So, the 750G sits right in that sweet spot — “just enough performance to feel premium, without paying flagship money.”
💬 FAQs
Q: Does the Snapdragon 750G support 120Hz screens?
Yes — up to Full HD+ at 120Hz. Whether your phone actually uses it depends on the manufacturer.
Q: Is the 750G still good in 2025?
Absolutely. It won’t set benchmark records, but it’s still fast enough for gaming, social apps, streaming, and multitasking.
Q: How’s battery life on phones with this chip?
Generally very good. The 8nm process is power-efficient, and most phones with this chip last a full day easily.
Q: Which phones use it?
Phones like the Samsung Galaxy F52 5G and Motorola G 5G were built around it — and you can still find them for great prices on the refurbished market.
🧠 Final Thoughts
Honestly, the Snapdragon 750G 5G feels like that one friend who never brags but always gets the job done. It’s not the flashiest, but it delivers consistent, reliable performance in real-world use.
If you’re shopping for a budget-friendly phone that doesn’t feel budget, this chipset still deserves your attention — even in 2025.
You can check out the full official spec sheet on Qualcomm’s website here.
And hey, if you’re the kind who upgrades every two or three years rather than chasing every new release — this one’s built for people like you
