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Comparing the Apple A17 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: A showdown between advanced processors.


The introduction of the Apple iPhone 15 has led to numerous discussions and comparisons with Android devices, particularly in terms of the chipset. The new A17 Pro processor, which no longer bears the Bionic name, is expected to set a new standard for performance. We are curious to see how it stacks up against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset that currently powers the top Android phones on the market.

Prior to discussing the specifications, it is important to mention that Apple has changed its approach and no longer includes its most advanced chipset in all new iPhone models. The A17 Pro is only available in the iPhone 15 Pro and Ultra, while the regular and Plus versions use the A16 Bionic which was used in the 2022 iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. Although the A16 chip is still very capable, it is not the latest technology. Now, let’s compare the Apple A17 Pro to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.