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.
5OnePlus 15R
The OnePlus 15R, serves as a direct competitor to the gaming-first crowd, opting for a highly versatile everyday composition. It pairs its silicon with OxygenOS 16 for fluid scrolling and multitasking. It sports a taller 6.83-inch AMOLED display hitting a smooth 165Hz refresh rate. The build features high industrial defdefenceense with a comprehensive multi-tier IP66/IP68/IP69K ingress rating against moisture and dust intrusion.
A 7,400mAh cell handles energy distribution via 80W wired charging. It also utilizes ultra-fast LPDDR5X RAM along with high-speed UFS 4.1 storage architectures for instantaneous app installations and boot times.
In India, the 12GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB variants of the 15R are priced are priced at Rs 59,999 and Rs 64,999. These variants are priced at $699 and $799, respectively, in the US.
