Qualcomm’s first 64-bit SoC. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) is a 28nm System-on-Chip (SoC) featuring four ARM Cortex-A53 cores and an Adreno 306 GPU, widely used in entry-level smartphones, tablets, and USB dongles released between 2014 and 2016.
| Spec | Description |
|---|---|
| SoC name | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916 / APQ8016 variants) |
| CPU | Quad‑core ARM Cortex‑A53, up to ~1.2–1.4 GHz (typical vendor clocks 1.2 GHz; some listings 1.4 GHz) |
| CPU architecture | 64‑bit ARMv8 (AArch64) with AArch32 support |
| GPU | Adreno 306 (≈400–450 MHz) |
| Process | 28nm |
| Memory controller | LPDDR2 / LPDDR3 support (1×32‑bit, typical speeds up to ~533 MHz) |
| Storage interface | eMMC 4.5 |
| Modem / Connectivity | Integrated LTE Cat4 (up to 150 Mbps DL / 50 Mbps UL), supports GSM/UMTS/LTE; Wi‑Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth (typ. 4.x), GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou. |
| Multimedia | ISP supports up to ~13 MP cameras and 1080p video recording (device‑dependent). Display typically up to 720p (depends on OEM implementation). |
| Security features | ARM TrustZone support (secure world), NX bit. |
| DSP/accelerators | Hexagon DSP present (for audio/voice/modem tasks) — vendor‑specific. |
A popular single-board computer using the APQ8016 variant (pin-compatible but lacks cellular modem), supported by mainline Linux and postmarketOS.
Various generic Zhihe-series LTE dongles and UZ801 models, often used in IoT gateways or telecom deployments.
The MSM8916 architecture has significant community support for alternative operating systems. postmarketOS lists numerous devices with official or community ports, including the Samsung Galaxy A3/A5, Motorola Moto G 2015, LG K10, and Xiaomi Redmi 2. The DragonBoard 410c is a primary target for mainline kernel development and embedded Linux prototyping.
MSM8916 vs. APQ8016: The MSM8916 includes a cellular modem, while the APQ8016 (found in devices like the DragonBoard 410c and some Wi-Fi-only tablets) lacks it. They are pin-compatible.
Mislabeling: Devices marketed as MSM8916 in some regions (e.g., certain OPPO models) are often mislabeled and may actually use the MSM8939 (Snapdragon 615) or MSM8940 (Snapdragon 430).
Repair: Recovery often requires EDL (Emergency Download Mode) tools, as standard bootloader flashing can brick these devices.
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