Early benchmark results for Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 are starting to paint a more nuanced picture than Qualcomm’s launch message suggested. In Geekbench, the new chipset does not show a clear single-core jump over Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, but it does post a stronger multi-core result.
The first known listing comes from a Honor device carrying model number BSN-AN00, which is believed to be the Honor X80 Pro Max recently released in China. That appearance gives the earliest public look at how Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 behaves inside a commercial handset.
On Geekbench, the device recorded 1,095 in single-core testing and 3,355 in multi-core testing. Those numbers place the chip in an unusual position, where the multi-core side looks more convincing than the single-core side.
For comparison, Honor Magic 8 Lite with Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 scored 1,112 in single-core and 3,124 in multi-core. Nothing Phone 4b, also using Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, posted 1,088 in single-core and 3,155 in multi-core.
| Device | Chipset | Single-Core | Multi-Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honor BSN-AN00 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | 1,095 | 3,355 |
| Honor Magic 8 Lite | Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | 1,112 | 3,124 |
| Nothing Phone 4b | Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | 1,088 | 3,155 |
That comparison shows why the first benchmark reading is drawing attention. The new chip trails its predecessor slightly in single-core testing, yet it moves ahead on multi-core workloads that can matter more in heavily threaded tasks.
What Geekbench Reveals About the Platform
The listing also reinforces the core configuration Qualcomm had already outlined for Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. The platform uses an octa-core Qualcomm Kryo CPU with four performance cores clocked up to 2.6GHz and four efficiency cores running up to 2.0GHz.
It also supports LPDDR5 RAM up to 16GB and UFS 3.1 storage. That keeps the chip aligned with modern mid-range hardware expectations, even if the early CPU numbers do not show a dramatic leap in every test.
Qualcomm launched Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 in May as the successor to Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. The company said the chip delivers up to 21 percent better GPU performance and can make app launches up to 20 percent faster.
It also highlighted an 18 percent reduction in screen stutter through Snapdragon Smooth Motion UI. Those claims suggest the company is aiming beyond raw CPU benchmarks and toward a broader improvement in everyday responsiveness.
Honor X80 Pro Max as the First Public Showcase
Honor X80 Pro Max is one of the first devices to bring Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 to market. The phone launched in China with a starting price of CNY 1,999.
Beyond the chipset, it features a 6.8-inch LTPS AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution. Honor also fitted it with a 50MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera.
The most striking hardware detail is its 11,000mAh battery. The device supports 90W wired fast charging and 27W reverse wired charging, which gives it a distinctly endurance-focused profile.
For now, the Geekbench result offers only an early snapshot of Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. More devices and more real-world testing will be needed before its full position against Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 becomes clearer.
