OnePlus and Realme, two prominent Chinese smartphone brands, are set to exclusively incorporate Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets into their upcoming devices, as per revelations by the known Chinese tipster, Digital Chat Station, on Weibo.
According to the tip, the forthcoming OnePlus 12 will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, while the OnePlus 12R and the Nord 4 or Nord 5 are expected to incorporate the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipsets, respectively.
Snapdragon Chipsets: Powering the Next Generation of OnePlus Devices
Historically, OnePlus has demonstrated a trend towards using Snapdragon over MediaTek chipsets. For instance, its flagship smartphones, OnePlus 11 and Ace 2, both utilize Snapdragon processors. However, a few recent releases, such as the Nord 3 and Ace 2V, as well as OnePlus’s debut tablet – the OnePlus Pad, featured MediaTek chipsets.
The OnePlus 12, set to possibly be the debut phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, is rumored to launch as early as November this year. Anticipated features include a 2K resolution OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a maximum of 1TB UFS 4.0 storage, and robust camera specifications. Furthermore, the device is expected to support rapid charging capacities, both wired and wireless.
Recently, OnePlus’s Ace 2 Pro (Check out our full review here) smartphone showcased the brand’s dedication to high-performance devices, registering a staggering 150,000 units in pre-sales within 26 hours of its announcement. The company’s strategy aims at consolidating its leadership in the premium smartphone market, capitalizing on powerful chipsets like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
However, concerns have been raised regarding the potential cost increase of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, primarily due to its shift to the TSMC’s 4nm N4P process. This move might push some manufacturers towards MediaTek’s Dimensity range, but major players may still opt for Snapdragon for their flagship phones, prioritizing performance over cost concerns.
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