Google is making a lot of noise with its latest Google Whitechapel SoC. The new inhouse chip is set to power the next Pixel flagship phone. Google has always been a Qualcomm user and this shift has given rise to the Google Whitechapel Vs Snapdragon 888 debate. People are wondering will Google be wow everyone with the new chip or is it Snapdragon 888 that will take the trophy.
Key Specifications of Google Whitechapel

- 8-core ARM design
- Mali GPU
- Octa-core processor
- 5nm process
Advantages of Google Whitechapel Vs. Snapdragon 888
Enhanced user experience
The Whitechapel SoC is designed to enable Google to control the end-user experience on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Thein-house chip will allow for improved integration with all Google services to provide true digital omnichannel support.
Software support
With the new SoC, not only will Google be able to provide extended software support but the company will also have resources to offer a whole new level of camera experience on the Google Pixel 6.
Improved camera
Using machine learning and artificial intelligence, Whitechapel will enable better calibration of visual information to improve colour science, image stabilisation, natural bokeh blur, and even allow users to click -DSLR quality photos, well almost similar!
Key Specifications of Snapdragon 888
- Arm Cortex-X1
- Qualcomm® Hexagon™ 780 processor
- Support for 5G sub-6 carrier aggregation
- 5nm process
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Advantages of Snapdragon 888

Higher processing power
The relatively new Snapdragon SoC is said to deliver 25 percent higher processing power and 25 percent faster graphics rendering over the previous generation.
Excellent connectivity
It comprises 5nm chipset with third-generation Snapdragon X60 modem to offer support for 5G sub-6 carrier aggregation. It also promises mmWave to provide up to 7.5Gbps speeds.
All-round performance
The processor not only ensures an upgraded connectivity but also improved artificial intelligence (AI) experiences. All thanks to the sixth-generation Qualcomm AI Engine placed alongside new Qualcomm Hexagon 780 processor, one doesn’t have to worry about the lags.
Treat for gamers
Unlike the Google Whitechapel, Snapdragon 888 is a treat for all the gamers out there. The SoC has Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming which promises excellent HDR quality graphics. It also offers Qualcomm Game Quick Touch which intrinsically improves the screen responsiveness by nearly 20 percent.
Best Smartphones with Snapdragon 888
- Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro
- Realme GT 5G
- OnePlus 9T
- OnePlus 10 Pro
- Nubia Red Magic 6
- Sony Xperia 5 III
- Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro Plus
- ZTE Axon 30 Ultra
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Verdict
In Google Whitechapel Vs. Snapdragon 888 debate, the purpose and usage of the smartphone cannot be ignored. When it comes to raw performance, Snapdragon 888 is hard to beat. Qualcomm Snapdragon is the standard SoC for Android devices and it will take Google a lot of time to convince people to opt for something new, something that has not yet been tested by the public.