Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite powers some of the most powerful smartphones that are being unveiled in the market right now. These devices are all flagship grade devices that offer top notch performance. So here’s a list of models that are currently available in the market with the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
1. OnePlus 13
The OnePlus 13 was one of the first smartphones to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Apart from high end performance, the device brings a premium design, new cameras, and more. It has a starting price tag of 630 US Dollars and it offers a great package of specs, AI features, and much more.
2. Xiaomi 15 Series
Back in October, the Xiaomi 15 (review) and Xiaomi 15 Pro made their debut in China. Meanwhile, its global release is right around the corner as well. The company has released its two flagship smartphones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. The base model is a compact 6.36-inch display, while the higher end model sports a taller 6.73-inch panel. The premium lineup consists of Leica branded camera lenses, AI features, big batteries, and much more. The Xiaomi 15 series has a starting price tag of 630 US Dollars, making it comparable to the OnePlus 13.
3. ASUS ROG Phone 9 Series
ASUS just launched the ROG Phone 9 series of flagship gaming smartphones last month. This series is one of the two gaming phone series in this list and packs cutting edge hardware for improved gaming performance. Both the ROG Phone 9 and ROG Phone 9 Pro are equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite along with up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. Since the focus is on improved gameplay, they sport an ultra smooth 165Hz display, shoulder buttons, and a robust cooling mechanism. The ROG Phone 9 series was announced with a 999.99 US Dollar starting price.
4. Red Magic 10 Series
The Red Magic 10 lineup is the second gaming phone lineup in this list. The series consists of the Red Magic 10 Pro and Red Magic 10 Pro+. The duo are quite similar in terms of specs and features, with the main differences only being in battery size and storage configurations. Just like ROG Phone 9, the Red Magic 10 series has the Snapdragon 8 Elite to offer some of the best performance for gaming. These models also have a physical fan for cooling, RGB lighting, a unique transparent design, and much more. The Red Magic 10 series starts from just under 700 US Dollars.
5. iQOO 13
For just under $600, the iQOO 13 is one of the most affordable flagship smartphones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. It features a smooth display with 2K+ resolution, high brightness, a large battery, and great performance. The rear has a 50MP triple camera setup that also supports AI powered features. You can click here for our Unboxing and Hands on video.
6. Honor Magic 7 Series
Honor was quick to adopt the new Snapdragon 8 Elite with its new Magic 7 series. The premium devices include the Magic 7 and Magic 7 Pro. The lineup starts from around 630 US Dollars and offers cutting edge hardware. These devices have the Snapdragon 8 Elite, large batteries, 3D facial recognition, satellite communication, and a premium design.
7. Realme GT 7 Pro
When the Realme GT 7 Pro was first announced in China, it was officially the most affordable smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Elite. It costs just around 500 US Dollars, so you get flagship performance for a mid range price. The device was also recently released in the Indian market.
8. Redmi K80
Giving the Realme GT 7 Pro a run for its money, Xiaomi released the Redmi K80 Pro for just over 500 US Dollars as well. You get a massive battery pack, a 2K+ display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite, and Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2.0 custom skin. This model offers a premium design, fast wireless and wired fast charging, and much more.
