Best Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Phones To Buy in 2021

By Deepak Singh • Updated On Mar 30, 2021

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Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 720G for mid-range and affordable android phones and the SoC continue to be popular in 2021. Snapdragon 720G was among the first few chipsets to support ISRO’s NavIC constellation for better location accuracy in congested urban areas of the Indian subcontinent.

It serves as a replacement for Snapdragon 710 and Snapdragon 712 that were very popular among affordable gaming phones. As the ‘G’ moniker denotes, the chipset leverages “select Snapdragon Elite Gaming features from premium-tier mobile platforms”, but Qualcomm also ushers in improvements in other areas like Audio, cameras, and display colors, dynamic range, and contrast.

The Snapdragon 720G is positioned below Snapdragon 730G and Snapdragon 732G, but the three chips are quite similar in terms of specifications and performance.

Snapdragon 720G Key Features:

Snapdragon 720G is based on a power-efficient 8nm process. There are 2x Cortex A76 cores clocked up to 2.3GHz, and six regular Cortex-A55 cores that go up to 1.8GHz. Qualcomm claims a 60% improvement in performance compared to last generation chipset.
Qualcomm 720G is a game-centric chipset and banks on Adreno 618 GPU that delivers up to 75% performance improvement for new gaming APIs.
Snapdragon 720G phones will have support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging and USB PD.
Apart from gaming, the Snapdragon 720G has support for advanced entertainment features.
The SoC integrates X15 LTE modem, the same modem which you’d find on Snapdragon 730. The SoC supports VP9 and HEVC codecs
Snapdragon 720G has Qualcomm aptX HD support for 24-bit wireless audio output.
The chipset supports Wi-Fi6 and Bluetooth 5.1
Camera features include support for 4K recording and up to 192MP sensor resolution

In case you are wondering how the Snapdragon 720G compares to Snapdragon 730G, here’s a brief specs comparison.

Snapdragon 720G vs Snapdragon 730G comparison

Mobile platform	Snapdragon 720G	Snapdragon 730G
Core configuration	2.3GHz Kryo 465 (Cortex- A76 based) x 2; 1.8GHz Kryo 260 (Cortex-A55 based) x 6	2.2GHz Kryo 470 (Cortex- A76 based) x 2; 1.8GHz Kryo 470 (Cortex-A55 based) x 6
Process	8nm	8nm LPP
GPU	Adreno 618	Adreno 618
Display support (on device)	FHD+ (2520 x 1080 @ 90/120 Hz), Up to 10-bit color depth; HDR10 for internal panel	FHD+ (2520 x 1080), Up to 10-bit color depth; HDR10 for internal panel; Qualcomm Low Power Picture Enhancement, Qualcomm TruPalette Display Feature
RAM and Storage	Storage: eMMC, UFS 2.1 RAM: 8GB, 2×16 LP4x 1866	Storage: eMMC, UFS 2.1 RAM: 8GB, 2×16 LP4x 1866
Modem	Snapdragon X15 LTE Download speed: Up to 800Mbps; Upload: Up to 150Mbps	Snapdragon X15 LTE Download speed: Up to 800Mbps; Upload: Up to 150Mbps
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6 Ready, Bluetooth 5.0 Dual SIM Dual VoLTE	Wi-Fi 6 Ready, Bluetooth 5.0 Dual SIM Dual VoLTE
DSP	Hexagon 690; 5th gen AI	Hexagon 688
ISP/Camera	Spectra 350L ISP Single-camera: 192MP 4K Video capture@30fps	Spectra 350 ISP Single-camera: 192MP 4K Video capture Slow-motion: up to 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 240 fps
Encode/Decode	2160p30, 1080p120 H.264 & H.265	2160p30, 1080p120 H.264 & H.265
Quick Charge	QuickCharge 4+ QickCharge AI	QuickCharge 4+

List of best Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Phones in India

1. Realme 8 Pro

Realme 8 Pro (review) drags down a 108MP camera to a very affordable price point. The handset includes an AMOLED display, in-display fingerprint reader, 50W fast charging, and Android 11 based software.

It’s one of the slimmest and one of the most ergonomic phone in its class. So, if you are looking for an under 20K phone that offers good value, this is definitely one option to consider.

2. Samsung Galaxy A52

The best part of the Samsung Galaxy A52 (review) has to be its design. Other highlights to look forward to include high refresh rate AMOLED display, a versatile 64MP quad-camera system, and promise of latest Android updates for the next 3 years.

This should be particularly appealing to consumers who perfer buying from offline stores.

3. Vivo V20

Vivo V20 is a mid-range phone powered by Snapdragon 720G paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The handset runs Android 11 out of the box, has an AMOLED display and a 4000mAh battery with fast charging support.

The handset is quite light and looks quite elegant. The camera performance is also above average when compared to other phones in this price segment.

4. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max & Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Xiaomi wasn’t far behind to launch its Snapdragon 720G phone in India. Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are Xiaomi’s first set of Snapdragon 720G powered phones in the country.

Both these Xiaomi phones flaunt FHD+ screen with a 60Hz refresh rate. Like Realme 6 Pro, these Redmi branded phones also carry Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the screen.

Things that set both these phones apart are cameras and memory configurations. While the Standard Pro version comes with 48MP primary rear camera, the Pro Max version uses 64MP as the primary rear snapper. The Redmi Note 9 Pro base has 4GB RAM+64GB ROM and max out with 6GB RAM+128GB ROM whereas the Pro max starts with 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM and max out with 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM.

5. Poco M2 Pro

Poco M2 Pro (review) opts to feature Snapdragon 720G under-the-hood to meet the performance requirements of the budget gamers. That’s right, with Snapdragon 720G comes Poco M2 Pro gets Qualcomm’s Elite Gaming optimizations to ensure smooth be Call of Duty Mobile or Life is Strange.

The Poco M2 Pro flaunts a 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel. The Full HD+ resolution screen has a Gorilla Glass 5 cover on top. It comes with a 5020mAh battery bundled with a 33W fast charger.

6. Oppo Reno 4 Pro

Oppo Reno 4 Pro was a great phone with Snapdragon 720G, but we can no longer recommend it as option. That’s because it has been supplanted by the Reno5 Pro which upgrades all aspects without bloating the price.

It comes with 3D Curved design which is compliments 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED screen. The LTE phone features a 4000mAh battery with 65W fast charging.

Best Snapdragon 720G Phones in 2021

Snapdragon 720G continues to be relevant a year after its launch and is still available in several affordable phones. The SoC is, however, missing 5G support and we expect it to be replaced by new 5G chipsets by the end of 2021.

Phones	Price
Realme 8 Pro	INR 17,999
Samsung Galaxy A52	INR 26,499
Vivo V20	INR 21,499
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max	INR 14,999
Poco M2 Pro	INR 12,990

Deepak Singh

Deepak Singh is a technology journalist and editor with over 13 years of experience covering consumer electronics. A computer engineering graduate, he has developed deep expertise in chipsets, displays, and hardware performance.

Over the past decade, Deepak has reviewed more than 700 products, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and audio gear. He currently leads the editorial team at Smartprix, focusing on accurate, useful, and hands-on tech reporting.

When he’s not testing new devices, Deepak enjoys reading and spending time with his family.

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