The arrival of the Apple iPhone 15 invites plenty of Android comparisons and talking points, none more so than in the chipset department. With a new A17 Pro processor onboard — Apple has ditched the Bionic moniker — we could be looking at a new performance champion, and we’re eager to see how the A17 Bionic compares to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 powering today’s best Android phones.
Before diving into the specs, it’s worth noting that Apple no longer packs its more powerful chipset into every new iPhone. The A17 Pro is exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and Ultra. The regular and Plus versions use the A16 Bionic that powered 2022’s iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. That chip is still plenty powerful, just not quite cutting edge. So let’s dive into the Apple A17 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Before diving into the specs, it’s worth noting that Apple no longer packs its more powerful chipset into every new iPhone. The A17 Pro is exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and Ultra. The regular and Plus versions use the A16 Bionic that powered 2022’s iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. That chip is still plenty powerful, just not quite cutting edge. So let’s dive into the Apple A17 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
