5G is already shaping up to be a popular trend, and Qualcomm projects up to 1.4 Billion 5G phones to ship in the next 2 years. The Snapdragon 765 and 765G have integrated X52 modem with dual-mode 5G support that would make them globally viable 5G options for foreseeable future. Last year, the Snapdragon 700-series chips from current and last year were quite popular across the broad mid-range. The Snapdragon 765 caters to the premium mid-range segment.
Snapdragon 765 and Snapdragon 765G Features
As mentioned above, the integrated 5G modem isn’t exclusive to the ‘G’ variant. Qualcomm claims up to 3.7 Gbps download speeds and both of these chipsets have support for mmWave, Sub-6GHz, NSA and SA 5G architecture. As for the benefits of an Integrated modem implementation – it saves space and results in better power efficiency. Samsung’s Exynos 980, MediaTek’s Dimensity 1000, and Huawei’s Kirin 990G are other chipsets that offer integrated 5G modem.
Phones with Snapdragon 765 and 765G SoC
Snapdragon 765 phones are turning up quite frequently, we expect the SoC to be relevant for many more months from now.
1. Vivo X50 5G & Vivo X50 Pro 5G
Vivo X50 series was the first to debut in with Snapdragon 765G at the heart of it. The Vivo X50 and Vivo X50 Pro are driven by Qualcomm’s 700 series 5G chipset. Apart from this, they both boast of a gimble unique camera setup with excellent low light photography capabilities. The Vivo X50 Pro boasts of a 6.56-inches AMOLED screen with waterfall edges. The screen has FHD+ resolution, with 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+. The vanilla X50 5G also has similar specs but is missing curved side edges. Both phones pack a quad-camera setup at the back and a 32MP selfie camera at the front. In India, the base Vivo X50 is powered by Snapdragon 730G and is not 5G ready. Vivo X50 Pro specs: Display: 6.56-inch Full HD+ AMOLED (90Hz) | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core CPU | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 128GB/ 256GB UFS 2.1| Software: Oxygen OS (Android 10) | Rear camera: 48MP (gimbal OIS) + 8MP periscope + 13MP telephoto + 8MP ultra-wide| Front camera: 32MP | Battery: 4315mAh | Charing: Fast, 33W Vivo X50 5G specs: Display: 6.56-inch Full HD+ AMOLED (90Hz) | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core CPU | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 128GB/ 256GB UFS 2.1| Software: Oxygen OS (Android 10) | Rear camera: 48MP (with OIS) + 13MP (telephoto) + 8MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro | Front camera: 32 | Battery: 4200mAh | Charing: Fast, 33W
2. OnePlus Nord
OnePlus Nord is a relatively more affordable OnePlus option in 2020 as compared to OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8. The handset will retain key OnePlus strengths including the smooth and fast OxygenOS interface and Warp fast charging. The OnePlus Nord is the first sub-30K smartphone by the Chinese brand since OnePlus 3T. The first OnePlus non-flagship phone is powered by Snapdragon 765G that has an integrated 5G modem. Photography enthusiasts will find a quad-camera setup at the back and a dual-camera setup on the front. It will go on sale from August 4 in India. Specifications Display: 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED (90Hz) | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core CPU | RAM: 6GB/8GB/12GB| Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB | Software: Oxygen OS (Android 10) | Rear camera: 48MP primary + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro + 5MP depth| Front camera: 32MP + 8MP ultra-wide | Battery: 4000mAh | Charging: fast, 30W
3. Vivo V20 Pro
Vivo V20 Pro (review) is comfortable to wield, has dual selfie cameras, and includes a good quality AMOLED display for a very reasonable price. On the downside, this one is missing high refresh rate support and the audio jack.
The software is currently Android 10 based, but Vivo assures that the Android 11 update is on its way. Specifications
Display: 6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED (90Hz) | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core CPU | RAM: 8GB| Storage: 128GB | Software: Android 10 | Rear camera: 64MP primary + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro| Front camera: 44MP + 8MP ultra-wide | Battery: 4000mAh | Charging: fast, 33W
4. LG Wing
LG Wing flaunts a bold design with a swivel display and pop-up camera. Yes, you can flick the primary 6.8-inch P-OLED screen into landscape orientation and gain access to the secondary 3.9-inch G-OLED display. The implementation, however, pushes the weight to 260 grams and throws the possibility of water resistance out the window.
LG Wing is powered by Snapdragon 765G octa-core chipset paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, has triple rear cameras, and a 4000mAh battery. LG Wing Specs Display: 6.8-inch Full HD+ P-OLED + 3.9-inch Full HD+ G-OLED | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core CPU | RAM: 8GB| Storage: 128GB/256GB | Software: Android 10 | Rear camera: 64MP primary + 13MP ultra-wide + 12MP macro| Front camera: 32MP | Battery: 4000mAh
5. Google Pixel 5
Google’s current flagship, the Pixel 5, is powered by Snapdragon 765G. Google once again embellishes the existing camera hardware, uses a 90Hz AMOLED display that’s HDR10+ compliant, and employs a 4080mAh battery.
Pixel 5 is being sold by third-party sellers in India, but it’s prohibitively expensive. Users can very well go for the slim and compact Pixel 4a for clean stock Android experience.
6. Redmi K30 5G
Redmi K30 5G is the first phone to debut with the Snapdragon 765G chipset and that too at a very aggressive starting price of 1999 Yuan (roughly around Rs. 20,146) for the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage option. It’s also the first phone to employ 64MP Sony’s IMX686 sensor, which is the long-awaited alternative to Samsung’s GW1 sensor with the same resolution. The handset features a 6.44-inch full HD+ IPS LCD display with a punch-hole, has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and is powered by a 4500mAh battery. The 4G variant of the phone was introduced as Poco X2 in India, so don’t expect the Snapdragon 765 version to launch in India anytime soon. Specifications Display: 6.44-inch Full HD+ IPS (120Hz) | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core CPU | RAM: 6GB/8GB| Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB | Software: MIUI 11 (Android 10) | Rear camera: 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP | Front camera: 20MP + 2MP | Weight: 208g | Dimensions: 165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8 mm |Battery: 4500mAh
7. Nokia 8.3 5G
Nokia 8.3 5G is the first Nokia phone with 5G connectivity and could very well be the first Snapdragon 765G phone to launch in the US. As most 5G phones released this year, this one, too, is big and bulky. The sizeable screen measures 6.81-inches and there’s a 4500mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The highlight of the phone is its quad-camera system with Zeiss optics. The main sensor has 64MP resolution and it’s paired with a wide-angle camera and basic macro & depth cameras. The phone has a punch-hole style notch that houses a 24MP selfie camera. Specifications Display: 6.81-inch Full HD+ IPS | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core CPU | RAM: 6GB/8GB| Storage: 64GB/128GB | Software: Android 10 (stock) | Rear camera: 64MP + 12MP + 2MP + 2MP | Front camera: 24MP | Weight: 220g | Dimensions: 171.9 x 78.6 x 9 mm |Battery: 4500mAh
8. Motorola Moto Edge
The Moto Edge sports a curved edge design, Snapdragon 765, 5G, and a decent spec sheet. The display is a 6.7-inch panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. On to the left corner lies a 25MP camera inside a punch-hole cutout. The back camera system houses a 64MP primary sensor followed by a 16MP 117-degree ultrawide snapper, and an 8MP 2x telephoto camera. Other things in the mix are a 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth 5.1, dual-SIM, in-display fingerprint scanner, IP52 water repellant, NFC, and USB-C. Specifications Display: 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED (90Hz) | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core CPU | RAM: up to 6GB| Storage: 128GB | Software: Android 10 (Color OS) | Rear camera: 64MP + 16MP + 8MP | Front camera: 25MP | Weight: 188g | Dimensions: 161.64 x 71.1 x 9.29mm |Battery: 4500mAh
9. Nubia Play 5G
Nubia Play 5G is a gaming phone with a 144Hz refresh rate screen. It’s powered by Snapdragon 765G backed by up to 8GB RAM, up to 256GB storage, and a 5100mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. There is no notch on the phone and the 12MP selfie camera is accommodated on the top bezel. On the rear, there are four cameras – 48MP Sony IMX582, 8MP ultra-wide shooter, 2MP depth sensor, and 2MP macro camera. The Nubia Play 5G retails for a very aggressive starting price in China (approx. Rs. 26k) Specifications Display: 6.65-inch Full HD+ AMOLED 144Hz | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core CPU | RAM: up to 8GB| Storage: up to 256GB | Software: Android 10 | Rear camera: 48MP + 12MP + 2MP + 2MP | Front camera: 12MP | Weight: 210g | Dimensions: 171.7 x 78.5 x 9.1 mm |Battery: 5100mAh
10. ZTE Axon 11 5G
ZTE Axon 11 5G is quite an interesting phone, but it’s currently limited to the Chinese market. We don’t usually see curved-edge AMOLED screens on mid-range phones, but Axon 11 does deliver one for a reasonable price of roughly 30K. It’s also so much lighter and slimmer than most other 5G phones out there. There are four cameras on the rear housed in a square module, and the primary one has a 64MP sensor. There is no punch-hole on the screen, and the selfie camera resides within a dew-drop notch. Specifications Display: 6.47-inch Full HD+ AMOLED | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core CPU | RAM: 6GB/8GB| Storage: Up to 256GB | Software: Android 10 (Mi Favor 10) | Rear camera: 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP | Front camera: 20MP | Weight: 168g | Dimensions: 159.2 x 73.4 x 7.9 mm |Battery: 4000mAh
11. LG Velvet 5G
LG Velvet is a slick, velvety phone that’s powered by Snapdragon 765 octa-core chipset but doesn’t quite retail for a mid-range price (at least not in South-Korea). The display has those delectable curves and the phone retails in four colors – White, Gray, Green, and Illusion Sunset. The LG Velvet is 5G ready, includes three rear cameras, and houses a 4300mAh battery with fast charging and wireless charging support. It has an in-display fingerprint sensor and retains the 3.5mm audio jack. Note: In India, LG Velvet comes with Snapdragon 845 and is available in a dual-screen (removable) option as well. Specifications Display: 6.8-inch Full HD+ AMOLED | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 octa-core CPU | RAM: 6GB/8GB| Storage: Up to 128GB | Software: Android 10 | Rear camera: 64MP + 12MP + 12MP + 2MP | Battery: 4000mAh Also Read: 10+ Best 5G Phones to Buy in 2020
12. Realme X50 5G
Realme X50 5G, the first dual-mode 5G phone from Realme, is driven by Snapdragon 765G. Like most other Realme phones, this one, too, has impressive core hardware. The handset has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 4200mAh battery, and an IPS LCD display. There are four cameras on the rear and one on the front. In India, Realme retails the X50 Pro 5G that’s powered by Snapdragon 865, so chances of the Snapdragon 765 version making it to the country are minimal at best. Specifications Display: 6.57-inch Full HD+ IPS (120Hz) | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core CPU | RAM: up to 8GB| Storage: up to 256GB | Software: Android 10 (Realme UI) | Rear camera: 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 2MP | Front camera: 16MP | Weight: 220g | Dimensions: 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm |Battery: 4200mAh Also Read: List of phones with side-mounted fingerprint sensors
13. Oppo Find X2 Neo
Oppo Find X2 Neo is the same as the Reno3 5G, save for the bigger selfie camera sensor (44MP). The Find X2 Neo is available for purchase in Europe for an exorbitant price of 719 Euros (roughly Rs. 60,000), where it’s still more affordable than Oppo Find X2 Pro and Find X2. Needless to say, OnePlus 8-series with SD 865 strikes as a much better deal. Specifications Display: 6.5-inch Full HD+ AMOLED (90Hz) | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core CPU | RAM: up to 12GB| Storage: up to 256GB | Software: Android 10 (Color OS) | Rear camera: 48MP + 13MP + 8MP + 2MP | Front camera: 44MP | Weight: 171g | Dimensions: 159.4 x 72.4 x 7.7 mm |Battery: 4025mAh
14. Oppo Find X2 Lite
Oppo Find X2 Lite is another variation or Reno3 Pro and Find X2 Neo that will retail in select markets for a significantly cheaper price. It is a mid-range phone with Snapdragon 765G, 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM. The screen is AMOLED and there’s an in-display fingerprint reader underneath. Camera hardware is similar to Reno3 Pro 5G. The 32MP selfie camera resides in a water-drop notch, and the quad-cameras on the rear have a 48MP sensor in the lead. The 4025 mAh battery supports 30W fast charging Specifications Display: 6.5-inch Full HD+ AMOLED (90Hz) | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core CPU | RAM: up to 8GB| Storage: up to 256GB | Software: Android 10 (Color OS) | Rear camera: 48MP + 13MP + 8MP + 2MP | Front camera: 32MP | Weight: 171g | Dimensions: 159.4 x 72.4 x 7.7 mm |Battery: 4025mAh
List of Snapdragon 765G and Snapdragon 765 phones to buy in 2022
As we can see, many manufacturers are indeed giving precedence to Snapdragon 765G for their flagships or mid-range flagships over the Snapdragon 865. At the same time, the adoption for the SoC has been lower than our expectations. In 2021, manufacturers are resorting to alternatives like MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 750G in India. List of best Snapdragon 765 & Snapdragon 765G Phones in 2022
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