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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Currently, only two brands offer fully gaming-focused phones: Asus and Nubia’s Red Magic. While other brands have launched performance-driven phones with gaming capabilities featuring dedicated display chips for enhanced graphics, these phones often resemble regular smartphones in appearance. In contrast, Asus and Nubia’s offerings are fully gaming-focused and deliver a complete gaming experience.

Both brands are gearing up to unveil Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered gaming phones. The ROG Phone 9 series by Asus is set to arrive later this month, while the Red Magic 10 Pro series is poised to be the world’s first phone to feature Qualcomm’s most powerful mobile platform. Here’s a look at what makes the Red Magic 10 Pro stand out from the crowd when it comes to gaming.

Unmatched Visual Experience

The Red Magic 10 Pro boasts a stunning 6.85-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution. This combination delivers buttery-smooth visuals with vibrant colors and sharp details, bringing your games to life. The ultra-slim bezels, measuring only 1.25mm, maximize screen real estate with a 95.3 percent screen-to-body ratio, providing an immersive, distraction-free gaming experience.

What makes the display different is the absence of a camera punch-hole. Equipped with an under-display camera, it offers a very impressive full-screen experience.

Unrivalled Performance

At the heart of the Red Magic 10 Pro lies the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm’s latest and most powerful chipset. With Nubia’s self-developed R3 chip for enhanced graphics, up to 24 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage. The company has already confirmed that the device will have the faster LPDDR5x Ultra RAM and UFS 4.0 Pro. Therefore, this powerhouse ensures blazing-fast performance, enabling seamless gameplay even in the most demanding titles.

Red Magic’s renowned ICE 12.0 cooling system takes thermal management to the next level. It features a built-in turbofan, multiple layers of graphene, and a vapor chamber, working in tandem to dissipate heat efficiently. This translates to sustained peak performance during marathon gaming sessions, preventing throttling and ensuring a smooth, lag-free experience. 

Gamer-Centric Design

Red Magic understands that gamers demand more than just powerful specs. The 10 Pro incorporates dedicated shoulder triggers, providing console-like control and precision. The device also features customizable RGB lighting, allowing gamers to personalize their setup and express their style. RGB lighting even illuminates the air vents on the left and right, enhancing the immersive gaming experience.

A red-colored mode switcher on the right edge allows users to switch to Gaming Mode for elevated performance while gaming. The device equips gamers with shoulder buttons for landscape orientation gaming and an X-axis linear motor for 4D in-game vibrations, thereby enhancing tactile feedback during gameplay.

The Deuterium Transparent Black and Deuterium Silver Wang color editions offer a glimpse into the device’s internal components, such as the Snapdragon 8 Elie cap. This unique design element sets it apart from other gaming smartphones and appeals to tech enthusiasts. Another interesting point about the phone’s design is that it has a completely flat back panel, meaning there is no protrusion for the camera module.

Gargantuan Battery

The Red Magic 10 Pro packs a monstrous 7,050mAh silicon-carbon battery, aptly nicknamed the “Bull Demon King.” This massive power source ensures that you can game for hours on end without worrying about running out of juice. Despite packing a gargantuan battery, the phone maintains a slim profile of 8.9mm.  The 3C certification of the device has revealed that it will offer 120W fast charging. No other gaming phone offers such a battery and charging combination.

Nubia has also incorporated advanced battery technology, including ETT tunnel technology and a next-generation silicon-carbon negative electrode, to maximize efficiency and lifespan. Combined with Magic Cube AI power management, the Red Magic 10 Pro intelligently optimizes power consumption to deliver an impressive battery life, even with the demanding Snapdragon 8 Elite at the helm.

Gaming Optimized Software

Red Magic phones come with a gaming-optimized operating system known as Red Magic OS. Built on top of Android 15, this custom OS enhances the gaming experience with features like Game Space, a dedicated gaming hub for organizing games and customizing settings. It offers various performance modes to optimize CPU and GPU usage, advanced cooling management to prevent overheating, and customizable controls including shoulder triggers for a console-like feel. The OS also includes 4D Shock with an X-axis linear motor for immersive haptic feedback and game enhancement tools like screen recording, frame rate monitoring, and customizable RGB lighting, making it a comprehensive platform for mobile gamers.

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Flagship smartphones powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset are expected to debut later this year. ZTE is also expected to utilize the cutting-edge processor for its own high-end devices. Additionally, a gaming tablet featuring another Qualcomm chipset is also in the pipeline.

ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra, Flip 2, & Red Magic 10 series with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4

In a recent exclusive report, our team revealed that ZTE is currently working on its next foldable phone, the Nubia Flip 2. We also covered a leak of the Nubia Z70 Ultra. Both of these devices are expected to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. While these were just speculation, tipster Digital Chat Station’s latest tips also back these rumors.

He expected the Nubia Z70 Ultra, Nubia Flip 2, and even the Red Magic 10 series to come with this high end processor. The brand’s next gen smartphones will apparently launch with a new generation of high resolution under-display selfie cameras and large battery packs. It is unclear if this is true for multiple devices or one particular model. Another one of these smartphones will use a ceramic back cover, although we’re not sure of its brand.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powered Gaming Tablets

DCS recently claimed that the Red Magic Gaming Tablet 3 is set to launch next year, which is a gaming tablet with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. But that’s not all, ZTE could be developing developing another gaming tablet that uses the current gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 as well. So this might have a more affordable price tag compared to the 8 Gen 4 powered variants. Unfortunately, finer details like the specs and design of these upcoming gadgets are still at large so stick around for more updates.

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