Motorola recently introduced the Motorola Edge 70 Max, a phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. In terms of compute metrics, this system-on-chip represents the absolute pinnacle of high-end value engineering, serving as the next best sub-flagship silicon right after the ultra-premium Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It delivers sustained frame rates and high thermal efficiency that rival much pricier setups. There are currently a couple of Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phones in the markets. Here’s a look at the landscape to help you break down the features and know which one to buy.
2Vivo X300 FE (Vivo S50 Pro Mini)
For those tired of gigantic brick-sized hardware, the Vivo X300 FE repackages top-tier mobile power into an ergonomic compact chassis. Sporting a flat 6.31-inch 1.5K OLED panel running at 120Hz, it bypasses traditional size limits by stuffing a 6,500mAh battery into its 8mm shell. It stands out as an imaging powerhouse with a triple 50MP rear system featuring custom Zeiss color profiles.
The Vivo X300 FE is priced at Rs 86,999 for the 12GB+256GB version, whereas the 12GB+512GB edition is priced at Rs 96,999. In China, this device is sold with the Vivo S50 Pro Mini branding. The X300 FE is also available in other Asian markets.
