Qualcomm is reportedly gearing up to launch the Snapdragon 8s Elite (SM8735), a new mid-range chipset aiming to bridge the performance gap between premium and budget-friendly devices. Leaks suggest the 8s Elite will deliver impressive performance, rivaling even some Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagships, while maintaining a more competitive price point.
According to renowned leaker Digital Chat Station, the 8s Elite is expected to achieve an AnTuTu score of around 2 million, placing it in a similar performance range as Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered devices, though slightly trailing behind.
It will not use the new Oryon cores
The tipster also says, the new chipset will not utilize Qualcomm’s custom-designed Oryon cores, which were introduced with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Instead, it will rely on a more conventional CPU architecture, featuring a Cortex-X4 prime core and A720 efficiency cores, resulting in a performance similar to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
It is also expected to exhibit a slight performance dip in GPU-intensive tasks compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This trade-off could be a strategic move by Qualcomm to optimize power consumption and maintain competitive pricing for the mid-range segment.
The SM8735 chipset was previously spotted in Xiaomi’s HyperOS software earlier this year. Rumors suggest it could power upcoming devices like the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro or Redmi K90.
DCS also says that the Snapdragon 8s Elite is likely to gain widespread adoption among leading smartphone brands. Alongside Xiaomi, manufacturers such as Honor, iQOO, and Oppo are also rumored to be developing ultra-slim photography-focused phones powered by this chipset. These smartphones are expected to launch around April, hinting at a possible unveiling of the 8s Elite in March or April.
The arrival of the Snapdragon 8s Elite would intensify competition in the mid-range segment, pushing manufacturers to deliver even more powerful and feature-rich devices at attractive price points. Consumers can also expect to see a wider range of high-performance options at more affordable price points, offering a compelling alternative to flagship devices for those seeking a powerful and feature-packed smartphone experience without the premium price tag.
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