The Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 is the direct successor of Snapdragon 435, offering a higher clock speed of 2.0GHz. The SoC is manufactured in the latest 12nm FinFet process with eight Arm-cortex Architecture. What it means is that smartphones with Snapdragon 439 processor will allow users to execute their task faster, even when multitasking on a high-level without their device slowing down.
However, it’s still a mid-range processor and would never offer as fast the speed of SD 855, which is the latest chip from Qualcomm. Nevertheless, you’ll get a decent LTE speed of 150Mbps on downloads and 75Mbps upload speed. The Wi-Fi also received some boost and is now on AC Wave 2 while Bluetooth 5.0 also made the cut.
The camera department received a major boost with a 2x image signal processor. It can house single 21MP camera conformably but can only go 8MP for dual sensor smartphones. Snapdragon 439 has the capability to record videos at 1080p@30fps and video playback up to 1080p.
For smartphones with Snapdragon 439, the maximum on-device display is FHD+ and up to 1080p maximum output display. Qualcomm has ensured you get accurate image and color representation by equipping SD 439 with Adreno 505 GPU.
Also very important is the time spent on charging and Qualcomm has ensured you don’t spend all day refilling. This is possible with the support of Quick Charge 3.0 for fast charging.
List of smartphones with Snapdragon 439 SoC
Redmi 7A
PRICE: $105| ORDER HERE
The Redmi 7A is the most affordable of the 7-series with an asking price of 100$. It has a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display of 720 x 1440 pixel. The bezel is a bit thick and at the top is a 5MP selfie snapper with HDR support that can shoot videos at 1080p@30fps.
At the back is also a single 13MP lens of f/2.2 aperture and a phase detection autofocus. Some of the features include HDR, Flashlight, wide-angle, and 1080p@30fps video support.
Meanwhile, the Snapdragon 439 is paired with up to 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. There’s a provision for expansion using MicroSD card to get additional 256GB memory. The battery capacity is 4000mAh and supports 10W fast charge via Micro USB port. You’ll get the device in Mate Black and Morning Blue.
Nokia 4.2
PRICE: $150 | ORDER HERE
Nokia 4.2 is another smartphone with Snapdragon 439. It was released in May and is currently on sale now for $150. The device has a 5.71-inch display of 720 x 1520, meaning it’ll offer more enhanced details compare to the Redmi 7A.
The camera department has a dual 13MP + 2MP depth sensor, unlike the 7A that has just one. There’s a notch at the front that houses the 8MP selfie snapper to make sure you get decent shots.
Surprisingly, Nokia 4.2 supports NFC (market dependent). There’s a 3.5mm headphone jack, a rear-mounted scanner, and FM radio. The battery capacity is 3000mAh and will charge through Micro USB port. Unfortunately, there’s no Quick Charge, the battery capacity is also lesser, meaning Redmi 7A is the boss here.
Alcatel 3 2019
PRICE: 150 | ORDER HERE
The 2019 Alcatel 3 runs Snapdragon 439 SoC and is also the third on our list of smartphones with Snapdragon 439. It has only a single 3/32GB memory variant but supports expansion up to 128GB.
Alcatel 3 2019 has a better camera configuration amongst the first two, with a 13MP main shooter accompanied by 5MP depth sensor for portraits. The selfie shooter is 8MP with HDR support but can only record videos at 720p@30fps.
The screen is quite big as it measures 5.94-inches diagonally, well protected by an Asahi Dragontail glass. Unfortunately, the device runs Android 8.1 out of the box while the battery capacity is 3500mAh and will charge via Micro USB port.
Redmi 8A
PRICE: $91 | ORDER HERE
Xiaomi through its Redmi brand keeps giving us crazy smartphone deals, with the unveiling of Redmi 8A. There’s lots of improvement from the Redmi 7A but it never inflated the price, rather reduced it. It is the best device currently on our list of Snapdragon 439 phones and below is the reason.
The device has a 6.22-inch HD+ screen of 1520 x 720p resolution and enough protection with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It is powered by the Snapdragon 439, the same SoC which runs inside the Huawei Y7 Prime, selling for over $170. The device has a big 5000mAh battery and will charge via USB-C port, while supporting 18W quick Charge.
The camera at the back is a single 12MP f/2.8 aperture sensor and LED flash, while the selfie cam is an 8MP f/2.0 sensor. You get Android Pie outside the box based on MIUI 10.
SAMSUNG GALAXY A01
PRICE: $120| ORDEE HERE
The first smartphone with Snapdragon 439 from Samsung will set you just $120. The device was first released in Vietnam, rocking 5.7-inch, 720 x 1520px LCD with a notch for the single 5MP selfie snapper.
The rear camera houses two lenses – primary 13MP and 2MP depth effect sensor. Under the hood is SD 439 SoC paired with 2GB RAM and 16GB expandable internal storage via MicroSD card.
Samsung A01 draws power from a 3000mAh battery, which promises days on standby. Outside the box, the device runs Android 10 on top One UI 2.0.
Haven listed smartphones with Snapdragon 439 SoC, the Nokia 4.2 comes out with more enhanced specs. However, the Redmi 7A is very affordable along the Alcatel 3 (2019) but comes with less quality spec. So depending on a users preference, one can quickly make a choice from the list.
