Earlier today, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, its next-generation flagship chipset for smartphones. Nubia is one of the first brands to confirm its use in upcoming smartphones. Continue reading ahead to learn which Nubia devices will be equipped with this new chip.

Nubia Z60 Ultra, Red Magic 9 series: What’s known so far

Nubia Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Red Magic 9 series Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

The Weibo handles of both Nubia and Red Magic brands have confirmed that they will release Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered smartphones. Recently, a Nubia phone with model number NX721J was spotted in Geekbench’s database. The listing revealed that the device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.

Rumors are rife that the NX721J device will be called the Nubia Z60 Ultra when it is released in the Chinese market. It is speculated that the brand will unveil the Z60 Ultra before the end of this year. The Geekbench listing further revealed that it has 12 GB of RAM and Android 14 OS.  

A recent report also revealed that the Nubia Z60 Fold, which will be Nubia’s first foldable phone, will also feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The foldable phone is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2024.

The Red Magic 9 and Red Magic 9 Pro gaming smartphones are also said to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform. It is speculated that the NX769J Nubia device featuring the said chipset that was spotted on Geekbench in August could be a Red Magic 9 series smartphone. It was also found to be equipped with 12 GB of RAM and Android 14.

While Nubia has officially confirmed to launch Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered smartphones, it hasn’t yet provided official names for these devices. Therefore, it is recommended to await additional reports for verification.

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