Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset in October 2024. The 8-core chip has the SM8750-AB part number. However, a recent report revealed there is a new 7-core version of the chip with the SM8750-3-AB part number. Recent reports have claimed that the Oppo Find N5 will be the world’s first foldable phone to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. However, a new development suggests it will be the first device to feature the 7-core edition of the chip.
Oppo Find N5 spotted with new 7-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chip
Reports have revealed that the Oppo Find N5 has two model numbers: PKH110 and PKH120. While the former is associated with the regular version of the N5, the latter belongs to the satellite connectivity variant. The N5’s PKH100 variant has now emerged on Geekbench, revealing some of its key specs
The Geekbench listings for the Oppo Find N5 show that it runs on the 7-core version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite. While the regular version of the N5 features the 7-core edition of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, it remains unclear if its satellite communication version also incorporates the regular 8-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.
The Find N5’s Geekbench listing reveals that it features 16 GB of RAM and runs on Android 15. In the single-core test, the device scored 2,948 and 3,083 points, while in the multi-core test, it achieved 8,196 and 8,865 points. The slightly lower multi-core scores, about a thousand points less than the regular Snapdragon 8 Elite, appear to be due to the absence of one core in the new chip.
Will missing one core significantly affect performance?
While benchmark scores provide a general idea of performance, they don’t always reflect real-world usage. In most everyday tasks, the missing core in the Find N5 likely won’t have a significant impact. Modern chips are designed to handle a wide range of tasks efficiently, and most apps don’t fully utilize all cores simultaneously. However, for demanding tasks like gaming or intensive multitasking, the difference might be noticeable. The regular Snapdragon 8 Elite’s extra core could provide a slight edge in these scenarios, resulting in smoother performance and potentially higher frame rates in games.
The Find N5 is slated for a China launch in February. It is speculated to get rebranded as the OnePlus Open 2 in some markets like the US, Europe, and India.
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