The Honor X80 Pro Max has surfaced on Geekbench, offering an early look at the performance of Qualcomm’s newly launched Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset. Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 in May as the successor to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, positioning it as an upgrade for upper mid-range smartphones. The benchmark listing provides insight into how the new chip compares with its predecessor, at least in early testing.
Listing
An Honor smartphone with the model number BSN-AN00 has appeared on Geekbench, and it is widely believed to be the Honor X80 Pro Max, which recently launched in China. The listing confirms the presence of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset.
According to Geekbench data, the device recorded a single-core score of 1,095 and a multi-core score of 3,355. These figures give an initial indication of the CPU’s real-world capabilities, though benchmark results can vary depending on software optimisation and system configuration.
Comparison
When compared with devices powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, the results appear mixed. The Honor Magic 8 Lite, which uses the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, reportedly achieved a single-core score of 1,112 and a multi-core score of 3,124.
Similarly, the Nothing Phone 4b, also equipped with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, posted a single-core score of 1,088 and a multi-core score of 3,155 on Geekbench.
These results suggest that single-core performance on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 is broadly similar, and in some cases slightly lower, than its predecessor. However, the newer chipset shows a noticeable improvement in multi-core performance.
Expectations
It is important to note that benchmark scores do not always reflect final user experience. Performance can change over time as manufacturers release software updates and system optimisations. As a result, real-world performance may differ from these early results.
At launch, Qualcomm stated that the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 delivers a 21 percent improvement in GPU performance over the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. The company also claims up to 20 percent faster app launches and an 18 percent reduction in screen stutter, enabled by Snapdragon Smooth Motion UI.
Chipset
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 is manufactured using a 4nm process. It features an octa-core Qualcomm Kryo CPU with four performance cores clocked at up to 2.6GHz and four efficiency cores running at up to 2.0GHz.
The platform supports up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, aligning it with other modern mid-range chipsets in terms of memory and storage capabilities.
Device
The Honor X80 Pro Max launched in China with a starting price of CNY 1,999, which roughly converts to Rs. 28,000. The smartphone features a 6.8-inch 1.5K LTPS AMOLED display.
In terms of cameras, it is equipped with a 50-megapixel rear sensor and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The device also stands out for its large 11,000mAh battery, which supports 90W wired fast charging and 27W reverse wired charging.
As more devices adopt the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, further benchmarks and real-world testing are expected to provide a clearer picture of how the new chipset performs compared to its predecessor.
FAQs
Which phone showed Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 on Geekbench?
The listing is believed to be the Honor X80 Pro Max.
What Geekbench score did the device achieve?
It scored 1,095 single-core and 3,355 multi-core.
Is Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 faster than Gen 4?
Multi-core scores are higher, single-core is similar.
What process is Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 built on?
It is manufactured using a 4nm process.
What is the price of the Honor X80 Pro Max?
It starts at CNY 1,999 in China.
