Google’s in-house Tensor chips from the beginning have faced criticism for not offering solid performance. While they are excellent for everyday tasks, the performance gap is pretty significant when compared with the latest flagships from Qualcomm and MediaTek.

The latest Tensor G5, despite Google claiming a “major performance boost,” couldn’t get anywhere near the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s benchmark figures. The story remained unchanged when compared against Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 — again, a big performance gap in Snapdragon’s favor. Now, we’re interested in finding out if the Tensor G5 can match or outperform a nearly three-year-old Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

Let’s get straight to the benchmark numbers.

Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Benchmark score

AnTuTu comparison

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 still holds a slight edge in overall AnTuTu with a score of 1,512,682, compared to the Tensor G5’s 1,429,557. But the story gets more interesting when you look at the breakdown.

The Tensor G5 pulls ahead in the CPU department, scoring 483,989 vs 373,687 — a 29% lead that shows Google’s new custom cores are much stronger for raw processing. On the other hand, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 still holds a higher GPU score, with 599,957 vs 416,313 — a massive 44% advantage. That means Qualcomm’s older chips are still superior to the latest Tensor G5 for graphics-intensive workloads, such as gaming and 3D rendering.

Memory and UX scores are closer, with Tensor G5 slightly ahead in memory (293,467 vs 273,714) and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 leading in UX (265,325 vs 235,788). So, according to AnTuTu scores, both chips should feel smooth for day-to-day use, but Snapdragon’s stronger GPU still gives it the gaming edge.

Geekbench (CPU) comparison

Google claims a 30% faster average CPU uplift for the Tensor G5 compared to last year’s G4, and this improvement is also reflected in benchmarks. On AnTuTu, Tensor G5 scored higher in CPU, and Geekbench also paints a similar picture.

In single-core performance, the Tensor G5 scores 2,316 vs 1,912, giving it a 21% lead. This means the latest Tensor should feel noticeably snappier in everyday tasks, such as app launches, UI responsiveness, and web browsing.

The gap widens even further in multi-core performance, with the G5 reaching 6,452 vs 5,204 — about a 24% advantage. This should result in better handling of multitasking, heavier apps, and background processes.

Overall, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 still has the edge in GPU and gaming (as seen on AnTuTu), both benchmarks (AnTuTu and Geekbench) show stronger CPU performance for the Tensor G5. So, except for gaming and other graphics-intensive tasks, the new Tensor should feel snappier and more responsive.

Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Spec sheet

The spec sheet clearly shows why the Tensor G5 has a higher CPU score than the 8 Gen 2 on benchmarks. It uses newer CPU cores, which are more performance-friendly and power-efficient. Plus, they also run at a higher speed. Additionally, TSMC’s 3nm advanced manufacturing technology further enables the Tensor G5 to achieve better CPU performance and efficiency.

As for the GPU, the Tensor G5 features PowerVR DXT-48-1536, whereas the 8 Gen 2 comes with Adreno 740, which supports ray tracing and a full suite of Snapdragon Elite Gaming features. For on-device AI capabilities, the G5 has a new Google Edge TPU, which is likely more capable than the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU on the 8 Gen 2. Another notable difference is the newer Bluetooth v6.0 standard on the Tensor chip, whereas the 8 Gen 2 has Bluetooth 5.3. 

Tensor G5 phones:

• Google Pixel 10
• Google Pixel 10 Pro
• Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
• Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones

• Galaxy S23 / S23 Plus / S23 Ultra
• Galaxy Z Fold 5 / Z Flip 5
• OnePlus Open
• iQOO 11
• Motorola Edge 40 Pro
• OnePlus 12R

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The Snapdragon 8 series packs some of the most powerful smartphone chipsets on the market, offering impressive performance and energy efficiency. But with multiple generations out there, picking the right one isn’t always straightforward.

Sure, newer chips are expected to be faster — but just how much faster are they? Are we looking at true generational leaps, or are these upgrades more incremental than they seem? In this comparison, we’ll dive into benchmarks and real-world differences between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Gen 2, and Gen 1 to find out the answer.

Here’s the spec sheet:

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2 vs 8 Gen 1: Benchmark comparison

Note: The following benchmark tests were conducted on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3), iQOO Neo 9 Pro (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2), and Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1).

AnTuTu performance

The AnTuTu benchmark (v10) shows a clear and consistent generational leap from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 to the 8 Gen 2, and then to the latest 8 Gen 3. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 leads the pack with a total score of 1,937,417, followed by the 8 Gen 2 at 1,609,763, and the 8 Gen 1 trailing at 1,123,750.

The biggest improvements can be seen in the GPU scores. The 8 Gen 3 posts a massive 829,698, showing how Qualcomm has significantly ramped up graphics performance — more than 2x the GPU score of the 8 Gen 1 (409,725), and about 35% higher than the 8 Gen 2 (612,954). This kind of jump translates directly to smoother gaming, faster rendering, and better thermal performance under load.

CPU performance has also steadily improved across generations. The 8 Gen 3 leads with 419,604, followed by the 8 Gen 2 at 387,038, and the 8 Gen 1 at 289,636 — showing a clear trajectory of enhanced processing power and efficiency.

Memory and UX scores also scale up with each generation, but the gains here are more modest. Still, the 8 Gen 3 shows notable improvements with 382,043 in memory and 306,072 in UX, which contribute to faster app load times, smoother UI transitions, and better multitasking.

Geekbench performance

On Geekbench (v10), we again see a clear generational progression, especially in multi-core workloads. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 takes the lead with a single-core score of 2,185 and a multi-core score of 6,735, marking it as the most capable CPU performer in this lineup.

Compared to its predecessor, the 8 Gen 2, which scores 2,012 (single-core) and 5,461 (multi-core), the Gen 3 brings a roughly 8.5% boost in single-core and over 23% in multi-core performance. These gains are particularly meaningful for demanding tasks such as video editing and multitasking.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while still decent, shows its age with 1,713 (single-core) and 3,933 (multi-core). That’s nearly 27% lower in single-core and over 40% behind in multi-core performance compared to the Gen 3.

While benchmark scores are helpful, they don’t give the complete picture. Let’s dive into the real-world differences that separate these chips.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2 vs 8 Gen 1: Key differences you should know

Performance

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 8 Gen 2 are fabricated using TSMC’s 4nm process, while the 8 Gen 1 uses Samsung’s 4nm. The former has more cutting-edge technology, resulting in more efficient chip production. They also have different sets of CPU cores, with the 8 Gen 3 obviously having the most powerful of the three. Here’s what that looks like:

• SD 8 Gen 3: 1 x Cortex-X4, 5 x Cortex-A720, 2 x Cortex-A520
• SD 8 Gen 2: 1 x Cortex-X3, 2 x Cortex-A715, 2 x Cortex-A710, 3 x Cortex-A510
• SD 8 Gen 1: 1 x Cortex-X2, 3 x Cortex-A710, 4 x Cortex-A510

Not only does the 8 Gen 3 feature powerful CPU cores, but it also boasts a larger cache size, higher CPU speed, and increased memory speed, giving it a performance edge.

For visual rendering, the 8 Gen 3 features an Adreno 750 GPU, the 8 Gen 2 has an Adreno 740 GPU, and the 8 Gen 1 has an Adreno 730 GPU. The Adreno 750 is the most powerful of the three, featuring a higher peak frequency, more shading units, and higher FLOPS. In short, the 8 Gen 3 has received better GPU upgrades than the 8 Gen 2.

All three Qualcomm chips have a hexagon NPU, although their capabilities differ. The 8 Gen 3 has 98% faster hexagon NPU than 8 Gen 2, while the latter is 4.35x faster than 8 Gen 1. These NPUs enable support for generative AI, AI voice recognition, and various large language models (LLMs). The chip also uses AI for photo enhancements.

Camera

All three Snapdragon 8-series chips come with an 18-bit Qualcomm Spectra ISP, supporting up to 200MP cameras and 8K video recording. They also support real-time semantic segmentation that allows the device to refine images and videos at a granular level. Notably, the 8 Gen 1 doesn’t have a Cognitive ISP, while the other two do, resulting in better photos and videos. The Gen 3 chip has a more sophisticated set of camera features than earlier chips.

Connectivity

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 features the newer X75 modem, allowing up to 10Gbps download speed and up to 3.5Gbps upload speed. The 8 Gen 2 and 8 Gen 1, despite featuring relatively older modems, also support 10Gbps download speed. The maximum upload speed remains largely unchanged, at 3.5 Gbps on 8 Gen 2 and 3.6 Gbps on 8 Gen 1.

Over a Wi-Fi connection, the 8 Gen 1 can download at up to 3.6Gbps, while the other two support a higher peak speed of 5.8Gbps. One key difference here is that the 8 Gen 3 and 8 Gen 2 support the latest Wi-Fi 7, but the 8 Gen 1 supports Wi-Fi 6E.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 benefits from a newer Bluetooth standard for reliable connection and a triple-band GNSS for improved location accuracy. It also brings a robust set of connectivity features for signal boosting and improved power efficiency.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2 vs 8 Gen 1: Conclusion

If you’re after the best performance, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is clearly in a league of its own. It delivers massive gains across the board — CPU, GPU, AI, and connectivity — making it a top choice for power users and gamers.

The 8 Gen 2 still holds its own with excellent performance and efficiency, making it a great pick for high-end phones without the hefty price tag.

Meanwhile, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while still capable, is starting to show its age, especially in GPU and multi-core workloads. It’s still fine for everyday use, but not suited for future-proof performance.

Overall, each generation brings more than just minor upgrades — they deliver tangible improvements you’ll notice in real-world use.

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The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is the newest member of the “Snapdragon 8 family”, promising flagship-grade performance at a not-so-flagship price. These “s” versions of Qualcomm chips have been popular for offering the best bang for the buck, but their positioning is often debatable. Take the 8s Gen 4, for instance: it doesn’t sit between the 8 Gen 3 and 8 Elite as its performance is on par with the 8 Gen 3. 

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, on the other hand, is a flagship chip from 2022 with excellent CPU and GPU performance. It’s clear that this chip won’t match the 8s Gen 4’s performance, but we’re more interested in looking at the performance gap.

We’ll examine benchmark scores and crucial differences to better understand how these two Qualcomm processors stack up against each other.

Let’s begin with a spec sheet:

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs 8 Gen 2: Benchmark showdown

AnTuTu comparison

In the AnTuTu benchmark, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 takes an impressive 27% lead over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The newer chip pulls ahead across every category — its CPU score is up by 18%, GPU performance sees a massive 39% jump, and memory performance is 34% better. Even the UX score gets a modest boost, indicating smoother real-world performance. This shows that the 8s Gen 4 is not just a minor upgrade but a significant one over the 8 Gen 2.

Geekbench comparison

On the Geekbench 6 platform, both Snapdragon chips are neck-and-neck in single-core performance, but the gap widens significantly when multiple cores are at play, with the 8s Gen 4 achieving over 25% higher scores. This gives the newer chip a noticeable edge in multitasking and heavy workloads.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs 8 Gen 2: Don’t miss these differences!

Besides the performance gap, there are several important differences you should be aware of, including maximum download speed, camera features, ray tracing support, and more. We’ll talk about that below.

Performance breakdown

CPU

The 8s Gen 4 features a more advanced ARMv9.2-A processor architecture than the 8 Gen 2’s ARMv9-A, offering enhancements to performance, security, and AI. The newer chip also features a powerful CPU architecture, comprising one Cortex-X4 core and seven Cortex-A720 cores. On the other hand, the 8 Gen 2 has one Cortex-X3, four Cortex-A715, and three Cortex-A510 cores.

GPU

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 has a more capable Adreno 825 GPU (versus 8 Gen 2’s Adreno 740), offering higher frequency and FLOPS. The benchmark scores also reflect the same. Both chips, however, have ray tracing support and come with a full suite of Snapdragon Elite Gaming features for an enhanced gaming experience. 

AI

The 8s Gen 4 features a Qualcomm AI Engine, which includes a faster Hexagon NPU and 2x shared memory with improved bandwidth. The performance is up by 44% over its predecessor. The AI Engine supports a variety of LLMs and LVMs with on-device processing.

The 8 Gen 2 also features a Qualcomm AI Engine, which offers up to 4.35x faster AI performance compared to its predecessor. Both chips utilize AI for image, video, and connectivity enhancements.

Camera & imaging

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 features a triple 18-bit AI ISP, supporting up to 320MP camera resolution. With MFNR (Multi-Frame Noise Reduction) and ZSL (Zero Shutter Lag), the maximum supported resolutions are 108MP (single camera) and 36MP (triple camera). Additionally, it supports real-time semantic segmentation for photos and videos with up to 250 layers.

On the other hand, the 8 Gen 2 has a triple Cognitive ISP with up to 200MP camera support. With MFNR and ZSL, the ISP supports up to 108MP single camera. The chip also supports real-time semantic segmentation.

Both chips have a range of photo and video capture features. One key difference between them is that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 supports up to 8K video recording, while the 8s Gen 4 does up to 4K.

Connectivity

Both Qualcomm chips have integrated 5G modems, but they have different peak speeds. For instance, the 8s Gen 4 lets you download stuff at up to 4.2Gbps, whereas the 8 Gen 2 peaks at 10Gbps. However, they have the same peak speed of 5.8Gbps over a Wi-Fi 7 connection.

Additionally, the 8s Gen 4 supports newer Bluetooth 6.0 standard (vs. 5.4 on the 8 Gen 2) for improved latency, security, and faster, more efficient device connections. 

Display & storage

The 8s Gen 4 supports up to WQHD+ (also called “2K”) screen resolution with 144Hz refresh rate support. For external display, the maximum supported resolution is 4K Ultra HD at a 60Hz refresh rate.

For 8 Gen 2, the maximum on-device screen resolution is 4K Ultra HD with a 60Hz refresh rate. For external display, 4K is the maximum supported resolution. Both Qualcomm chipsets support multiple HDR options, but the 8s Gen 4 also has Dolby Vision support.

Regarding storage, both chips support UFS 4.0 high-speed memory. They also support LPDDR5x RAM, but that on the 8s Gen 4 runs at a slightly higher speed.

Phone availability & price segments

There are plenty of smartphone options for Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 from multiple brands, including OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi, and Vivo. However, only a few for 8s Gen 4, including Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro and Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. That’s because it’s a new chip. Brands will take time to release phones powered by this Snapdragon chip.

Best Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 phones:

• Redmi Turbo 4 Pro (review)
• Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro

Best Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones:

• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
• OnePlus 12R
• Xiaomi 13 Pro (review)
• POCO F6 Pro
• iQOO Neo 9 Pro (review)

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs 8 Gen 2: Conclusion

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is more than just an “affordable flagship” chip — it’s a serious performance upgrade over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It has a more capable CPU and GPU that can smoothly handle multitasking and demanding games. There are AI upgrades as well.

The 8 Gen 2 still holds its ground with 8K video recording and higher 5G peak speeds. While it doesn’t match the 8s Gen 4’s performance, it still delivers a smooth experience while gaming or multitasking.

If performance is your top priority, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 should be your pick over the 8 Gen 2. But if you’re getting a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 device at a steep discount, that won’t be a bad choice either.

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The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is a flagship chipset announced in November 2022. It’s an octa-core chip with a powerful CPU and GPU that delivers excellent performance, even with demanding applications and games. There are dozens of phones out there powered by this Qualcomm chip from multiple brands such as Xiaomi, Samsung, OnePlus, and more.

This Snapdragon 8-series chip is fabricated using TSMC’s highly efficient 4nm process node. The CPU has a total of eight cores, with a peak frequency of up to 3.2GHz. The GPU is Adreno 740, which is capable of handling demanding games, like Genshin Impact, Fortnite, and Call of Duty: Mobile. Here, we’ll look at performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset on popular benchmarks including AnTuTu and Geekbench.

[Note: The following benchmark tests have been conducted on the iQOO Neo 9 Pro, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.]

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 AnTuTu score

AnTuTu is a widely used benchmarking tool that measures a device’s CPU, GPU, memory, and user experience (UX) performance through a series of tests. It evaluates processing power, graphics rendering, multitasking efficiency, and overall system responsiveness. The final AnTuTu score represents the overall performance of a device.

On AnTuTu v10, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro, powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, scored an impressive 1.6 million+ AnTuTu points. As for the breakdown, the CPU gets 387038 points, GPU gets 612954 points, memory gets 306124, and UX gets 303647 points.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Geekbench score

Geekbench evaluates CPU performance by running a series of tasks and outputs single-core and multi-core scores. The single-core score reflects the performance of a single CPU core, while the multi-core score measures the performance when all cores work together.

On Geekbench v6, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered iQOO Neo 9 Pro scored 2,012 points in the single-core test and 5,461 points in the multi-core test.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 3DMark score

3DMark is a popular gaming benchmarking tool that evaluates the graphics capabilities of devices by rendering a demanding game-like scene.

Here are the 3DMark scores for iQOO Neo 9 Pro powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2:

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 spec sheet

Popular Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones:

• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
• iQOO Neo 9 Pro (review)
• OnePlus 12R (review)
• OnePlus Open
• Xiaomi 13 Pro (review)
• Poco F6 Pro (review)

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The Snapdragon 8 Elite is Qualcomm’s fastest mobile chipset, promising significant upgrades to efficiency and performance over its predecessors. This is, in fact, the first mobile chipset to use Qualcomm’s in-house Oryon CPU cores, which were previously exclusive to Snapdragon X Elite chips for laptops. But how big of a leap is it over the older yet still powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2? We’ll run them down through multiple benchmarks and break down the differences to find out.

Let’s quickly go through the spec sheet first:

Snapdragon 8 Elite vs 8 Gen 2: benchmarks

[Note: The following benchmark tests have been conducted on the iQOO 13 (powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite) and iQOO 11 (powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2).]

AnTuTu (v10) results

AnTuTu is a popular benchmarking tool for measuring different aspects of a device, such as CPU, GPU, memory, and UX performance. The total AnTuTu score represents the overall strength of a device.

Here’s how the two chips have performed:

The iQOO 13, powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite, has almost double the AnTuTu score of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered iQOO 11. The former gets 2.8 million AnTuTu points, while the latter only manages 1.4 million AnTuTu points.

The AnTuTu score breakdown below reveals that the GPU received the biggest upgrade, with a more than 110% increase, while the CPU score is 71% higher.

AnTuTu score shows a massive performance gap between the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, with the former leading the race. Let’s now look at the Geekbench scores that’s more popular for measuring CPU performance.

Geekbench (v6) results

Geekbench evaluates a device’s CPU performance through a series of tests designed around practical scenarios. The tests include image processing, compression (text and image), speech recognition, and PDF rendering.

Here’s how the two chips have performed:

The Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered iQOO 13 received over 3,000 points in the single-core test and 9,702 points in the multi-core test. The iQOO 11, driven by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, achieved 1,986 single-core and 5,470 multi-core points.

The single-core score represents the CPU strength of a device when executing tasks using a single core. In contrast, the multi-core score evaluates how well a CPU can handle tasks when multiple cores are at work.

Geekbench also highlights a big gap in the CPU performance between the Snapdragon 8 Elite and 8 Gen 2, with the former leading the chart.

3DMark Wild Life Stress Test results

This popular gaming test evaluates sustained GPU performance under heavy workloads. The lowest loop score indicates the lowest level of performance, and the best loop score indicates the highest level of performance during the extended testing period.

Here’s how the two chips have performed:

The Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered iQOO 13 has over 55% higher best loop score and 65% higher lowest loop score than the iQOO 12, powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The stability is also better with the Elite chip.

Snapdragon 8 Elite vs 8 Gen 2: Key differences

CPU:

The Snapdragon 8 Elite and the 8 Gen 2 have eight CPU cores. However, the core configurations differ. The former chip has two Oryon cores clocked at 4.32GHz and the remaining six Oryon cores at 3.53GHz.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has one Cortex-X3 prime core at 3.2GHz, four performance cores (2 x Cortex-A715 at 2.8GHz, 2 x Cortex-A710 at 2.8GHz), and three Cortex-A510 power-efficiency cores at 2GHz. So, the Snapdragon 8 Elite has a much higher peak CPU frequency of 4.32GHz (vs. 3.2GHz on the 8 Gen 2). It also has all big CPU cores, giving additional performance boost.

GPU:

The Snapdragon 8 Elite chip has an Adreno 830 GPU, which is much superior to the Adreno 740 that comes with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The newer GPU features sliced architecture that significantly improves performance and efficiency. The chip also has many gaming advancements, making gaming more immersive and enjoyable with the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

The Elite chip brings better ray-tracing capabilities and improvements to Snapdragon Elite Gaming features such as Qualcomm Adaptive Performance Engine, Snapdragon Game Super Resolution, Adreno Frame Motion Engine, and more.

NPU:

While both chips have hexagon NPUs, the Snapdragon 8 Elite has an improved NPU with higher performance. The Elite’s NPU also features on-device personalization and multimodal support.

Camera:

The Snapdragon 8 Elite supports a maximum of 320MP single camera, which is 200MP for the 8 Gen 2. Well, that’s not the most interesting part, as we don’t even see 200MP in many phones. What’s more important is the limitless semantic segmentation on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This means the new chip can identify far more objects in a frame and can accurately apply blur, bokeh effects, color adjustments, and other variables that can drastically improve the accuracy and quality of images and videos.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite features on-device video object eraser to remove unwanted elements from videos. Qualcomm has also added Insight AI to the chip that provides real-time skin and sky adjustments to create more natural color and lighting in uncertain conditions.

Connectivity

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 uses the Snapdragon X70 5G modem, while the 8 Elite has a newer Snapdragon X80 5G modem, although the download/upload speeds are the same. The peak download speed is 10Gbps, and the peak upload speed is 3.5Gbps.

The newer modem has a dedicated AI tensor accelerator that achieves multi-gigabit 5G speeds in more places with the first 4×6 MIMO solution and features more accurate location positioning.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite has a Qualcomm FastConnect 7900 mobile connectivity system with a peak speed of up to 5.8Gbps. The FastConnect 7800 on the 8 Gen 2 also offers the same peak speed, but the newer one brings several advantages. The FastConnect 7900 supports Bluetooth 6.0 (vs. 5.3 on FastConnect 7800) and is more efficient. It’s also the first to integrate Wi-Fi ranging, Bluetooth wireless technology, and UWB proximity technologies for object tracking, building access control, and more.

Popular Snapdragon 8 Elite phones:

• Samsung Galaxy S25 / S25+ / S25 Ultra
• iQOO 13
• OnePlus 13
• Realme GT 7 Pro

Popular Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones:

• Samsung Galaxy S23 / S23+ / S23 Ultra
• OnePlus 12R
• iQOO 11
• OnePlus Open
• Xiaomi 13 / 13 Pro

Popular chip battles:
1. Dimensity 8400 Ultra vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
2. Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Dimensity 9400 vs Apple A18 Pro
3. Dimensity 9400 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

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The Dimensity 8400 Ultra is MediaTek’s latest and greatest offering for mid-range smartphones. And thanks to its all big CPU core design, it can compete with flagship chips as well. Recently, we compared it against the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, and the results were surprising. But how does it fare against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2?

Both Dimensity 8400 Ultra and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 are built using TSMC’s 4nm highly-efficient process node. Each chip has eight CPU cores, although their configurations are different. There are also many other crucial differences that we’ll be looking at in this comparison. So, let’s begin.

Dimensity 8400 Ultra vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Benchmarks

AnTuTu comparison

AnTuTu is a popular benchmarking tool for measuring different aspects of a device, such as CPU, GPU, memory, and UX performance. The AnTuTu score represents the overall strength.

The Dimensity 8400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 have similar AnTuTu scores. Some differences might occur due to software optimizations and heat management.

The AnTuTu breakdown below reveals that the CPU performance is similar on both chips. However, the Snapdragon chip leads the GPU column by some margin. 

Geekbench comparison

Geekbench is a popular benchmarking tool for measuring the CPU capabilities of devices. On this platform, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 gets a higher single-core score. However, the Dimensity 8400 Ultra has a clear advantage when all cores are at work, thanks to all big CPU cores. That’s what the multi-core scores depict.

Dimensity 8400 Ultra vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Key differences

The two chips take entirely different approaches to CPU architecture. The Dimensity 8400 Ultra has all Cortex-A725 big CPU cores, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 adopts a heterogeneous CPU architecture. The latter has one Cortex-X3 core, two Cortex-A715 cores, two Cortex-A710 cores, and three Cortex-A510 cores.

GPUs also bring a significant difference between the two. The Dimensity chip has a Mali-G720 MP7 GPU, which falls short of the Adreno 740 inside the Snapdragon chip in terms of performance. The latter also brings support for hardware ray tracing for enhanced gameplay.

As for the cameras, the Dimensity chip supports up to 320MP single camera, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 can go up to 200MP. However, the latter supports 8K video recording, which is limited up to 4K on the Dimensity 8400 Ultra.

Both chips have integrated 5G modems. The Dimensity 8400 Ultra has a 5.1 Gbps peak download speed, whereas the Snapdragon chip peaks at 10 Gbps. The latter also supports a newer Wi-Fi 7 standard (vs. Wi-Fi 6E on D-8400 Ultra). The Dimensity chip, however, has a newer Bluetooth 5.4 standard.

Dimensity 8400 Ultra vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Conclusion

Both Dimensity 8400 Ultra and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 are excellent chips. For everyday tasks such as browsing and social media, both chips would offer a smooth experience. However, the difference is visible while gaming.

The Snapdragon chip has better and sustained gaming performance. And the support for ray tracking makes it an even better choice for gaming. That doesn’t make Dimensity 8400 Ultra a dull choice for gaming. It’s, in fact, better than most mid-range chips.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 also has higher video recording quality and better connectivity. Both chips have LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0 support and high-performance NPUs for on-device AI tasks.

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While Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 was announced two years ago, it’s still one of the best high-end chips for Android smartphones. It powers many phones, including the Galaxy S23 models. The Exynos 2400, on the other hand, is a relatively newer chip, rocking the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus.

Surely, Exynos chips have improved in recent years. But does the latest one — Exynos 2400 — have enough power and efficiency to beat the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2? Let’s compare them to see how the two chips stack up against each other.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Exynos 2400: Benchmark results

[AnTuTu comparison]

AnTuTu is a widely used benchmarking tool to measure the overall performance of a smartphone. It provides a comprehensive assessment by running a series of tests that measure various capabilities, such as CPU, GPU, memory, and UX.

The Exynos 2400 is clearly ahead of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with a significant margin of around 40%. Even the individual scores are better than those of the Snapdragon chip.

Here’s a closer look at the AnTuTu v10 scores:

[Geekbench comparison]

Geekbench primarily focuses on evaluating CPU capabilities of a device, and again, the Exynos 2400 chip takes the lead.

Here’s a closer look at the Geekbench v6 scores:

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Exynos 2400: Key differences

While both are strong chipsets for smartphones, there are critical differences that separate them. First is that the Exynos chip has got two additional cores. Even the remaining eight cores on both chips aren’t the same.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has one Cortex-X3 prime core running at 3.2GHz, two Cortex-A715 and two Cortex-A710 performance cores clocked at 2.8GHz, and three Cortex-A510 power-efficiency cores at 2.0GHz.

The Exynos 2400 has a more powerful Cortex-X4 prime core clocked at 3.2GHz. Rest, there are five Cortex-A720 performance cores (two of them run at 2.9GHz and three at 2.6GHz), and four Cortex-A520 cores at 2.0GHz.

Clearly, the Exynos 2400 has a more powerful CPU architecture. However, the Snapdragon chip excels in power efficiency, thanks to TSMC’s more efficient fabrication process than Samsung’s.

The GPUs are also different: Adreno 740 on the SD 8 Gen 2 and Samsung Xclipse 940 on the Exynos 2400, with the latter being more powerful, as suggested by AnTuTu. However, both are great for gaming and support hardware ray tracing.

Another notable difference is the peak download speed on these chips —the Snapdragon chip peaks at 10Gbps (vs. 9.6Gbps on the Exynos 2400). However, the Exynos supports a newer Bluetooth 5.4 standard than 5.3 on the 8 Gen 2. 

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Exynos 2400: Conclusion

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Exynos 2400 are high-performance chips. They can smoothly handle everyday tasks, as well as gaming. However, when putting them to the test, the Exynos 2400 outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in CPU and GPU tests.

The Exynos 2400 sounds like a better choice. However, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 isn’t far behind. For everyday tasks and casual gaming, any of the two chips would work just fine.

However, if there’s a hefty discount on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phone that makes it a significantly cheaper deal than getting an Exynos 2400 phone, I wouldn’t mind saving some cash.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones:

• Samsung Galaxy S23
• Samsung Galaxy S23+
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
• OnePlus 12R
• OnePlus Open
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Exynos 2400 phones:

• Samsung Galaxy S24
• Samsung Galaxy S24+

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Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Dimensity 9200 were announced in November 2022. Both are octa-core chips fabricated using TSMC’s 4nm process, yet there are many key differences that set them apart.

Both are flagship chips and are already powering phones from popular brands, such as Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo.

Here, we’ll compare the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Dimensity 9200 chips on various benchmarks and explore key differences between them to see how the two chips stack up against each other.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 9200: Benchmarks

[Note: We have used the OnePlus 12R (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2) and Vivo X90 Pro (Dimensity 9200) for benchmark results.]

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 9200 Geekbench scores

Geekbench evaluates a device’s performance through a series of tests designed around practical scenarios. The tests include image processing, compression (text & image), speech recognition, and PDF rendering, to name a few.

Here are the Geekbench results of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Dimensity 9200:

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 scored 1,059 points in the single-core test and 4,406 points in the multi-core test, whereas the Dimensity 9200 chip managed to pull off 1,092 and 3,185 points in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.

While two chips have a similar single-core score, there’s a significant difference between multi-core scores, with the Snapdragon chip leading the race by almost 40%.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 9200 AnTuTu scores

AnTuTu is a popular benchmarking platform that runs a device through a series of tests that measure different aspects of its performance, such as CPU, GPU, memory, and UX. The combined score represents the overall performance of a device.

Here are AnTuTu results of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Dimensity 9200:

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip gets a better AnTuTu score than Dimensity 9200, although the difference isn’t big. The breakdown of scores reveals that the Dimensity 9200 has better CPU performance, while the Snapdragon chip gets more GPU score.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 9200: Key Differences

Both are octa-core chips and are manufactured using the same TSMC’s 4nm process, although they have different core clusters and configurations. For instance, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip has a (1+4+3) core cluster, while the Dimensity 9200’s cores are arranged in a (1+3+4) cluster.

Both chipsets have a Cortex-X3 prime core. However, that in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 runs at a higher clock speed. Another key difference is that the Snapdragon chip has an additional performance core. The Dimenity chip, on the other hand, has the benefit of an extra power efficiency core.

For graphics handling, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has an Adreno 740, whereas the Dimensity 9200 chip has an Immortalis-G715 11-core GPU. Both are high-performance GPUs capable of handling high-end games. And both GPUs support ray tracing.

The connectivity part goes in favor of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, as it has a higher peak download speed than the other chip, while the rest of the connectivity features are largely similar, with both supporting 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 9200: Which Is Better?

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Dimensity 9200 are flagship chips featuring high-performance CPU and GPU. Both chips, as per benchmark results, show promising results. However, the Snapdragon chip has a better score overall.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has a better GPU score, though, and since Adreno GPUs generally have better performance than their counterparts, the Snapdragon chip sounds like a better choice for gaming. While for normal usage and casual gaming, any of the two chips would work just fine.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones:

• Samsung Galaxy S23
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
• OnePlus 12R
• OnePlus Open
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
• iQOO Neo 9 Pro (review)

MediaTek Dimensity 9200 phones:

• Vivo X90 Pro
• Vivo X90 (review)
• Oppo Find N3 Flip (review)

Popular chip battles:
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Tensor G4 is the most powerful chip from Google, powering the Pixel 9 series. It brings significant improvements over last year’s Tensor G3 but failed to edge past the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in our tests (read the comparison here). But is it powerful enough to beat the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2? Let’s compare them to see how they stack up against each other.

According to Google, the new Tensor chip offers 20% faster web browsing, 17% faster app launching, and up to 20% improved power efficiency compared to its predecessor. But are these improvements enough to beat the 2022’s flagship chip, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2?

Let’s begin with the spec sheet:

Tensor G4 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 results:

Geekbench evaluates a device’s performance through a series of tests designed around practical scenarios. The tests include image processing, compression (text & image), speech recognition, and PDF rendering, to name a few.

Here’s how the two chips have performed:

The benchmarking platform outputs single-core and multi-core scores. The single-core score reflects the device’s performance when a single core is used, and the multi-core score is the performance when multiple cores are at work.

While the two chips have similar single-core performance, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 leads the multi-core result.

AnTuTu 10 results:

AnTuTu is a popular benchmarking platform that runs a device through a series of tests that measure different aspects of its performance, such as CPU, GPU, memory, and UX. The combined score represents the overall performance of a device.

Here’s how the two chips have performed:

AnTuTu results suggest the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has better CPU, GPU, memory speed, and user experience than the Tensor G4.

So, as far as the benchmarking scores are concerned, the two-year-old Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It is surprising that Google’s fastest smartphone chip can’t beat the two-year-old Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on benchmarks.

Google doesn’t care about benchmarks

While Tensor G4 has improved from last year’s Tensor G3, the improvements aren’t as huge as we were expecting, but Google is okay with it. Tensor chips have never been about blazing-fast performance, but they’re more about unique features and machine learning capabilities.

“When we are designing the chip, we’re not designing it for speeds and feats. We’re not designing it to beat some specific benchmark that’s out there. We’re designing it to meet our use cases,” said Soniya Jobanputra, a key member of Google’s Pixel product management team.

The focus with Tensor G4 was not to beat benchmarks but to improve the speed and efficiency of opening apps. “We knew that we had a pain point with opening apps. And so as we built G4, we really focused on, okay, what do we need to do to make sure that experience is better for users,” Jobanputra added.

So, the Tensor G4 seems to be nothing but a Tensor G3 with fixed issues and some improvements.

Tensor G4 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Key Differences

Both chips feature 8 cores and have been manufactured using a 4nm process node, although many critical differences set them apart.

While Google chose Samsung to manufacture its Tensor G4, Qualcomm went with TSMC for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The latter has a more advanced chip manufacturing process and cutting-edge technologies, resulting in higher efficiency.

When it comes to CPU cores, the Tensor G4 has a Cortex-X4 prime core, which is more powerful and efficient than the Cortex-X3 in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. However, the Tensor chip runs at a lower clock speed, which limits peak performance. The same is true for the remaining cores.

Google has equipped the Tensor G4 with a  Mali-G715 MC7 GPU, whereas the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip has an Adreno 740 GPU. The latter comes with a full suite of Snapdragon Elite Gaming features and supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

Both Tensor G4 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 support LPDDR5X. However, the former chip supports a higher frequency of 4,800MHz (vs. 4,200MHz on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2).

The chips also bring a significant gap in the maximum download speeds. The Tensor G4 has the Exynos 5400 5G modem that allows a peak download speed of 14.79Gbps, while the Snapdragon X70 5G modem inside the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has a peak download speed of 10Gbps. The Tensor G4 also has the advantage of satellite connectivity.

Tensor G4 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Verdict

Tensor G4 is an upgraded version of last year’s Tensor G3, but the improvements aren’t enough to beat the two-year-old Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, at least on the benchmarks.

We tested the Tensor G4 against Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on popular benchmarks, Geekbench and AnTuTu, and the results went in favor of the Snapdragon chip.

On benchmarks, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has performed better than Tensor G4. But as you may already know, these scores don’t reflect real-life performance, as other factors, such as software optimization and cooling technology, also contribute to the overall performance.

Popular Phones With Tensor G4 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Chips

Tensor G4 phones:

• Google Pixel 9
• Google Pixel 9 Pro
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones:

• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
• iQOO Neo 9 Pro (review)
• OnePlus 12R
• OnePlus Open
• Xiaomi 13 Pro (review)
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

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Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 in May 2022, and later that year released its successor — Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Both are high-performance chipsets fabricated using TSMC’s 4nm process node.

Both Qualcomm chips are already powering many high-end phones from major brands, such as Samsung, iQOO, OnePlus, and Xiaomi. From the name itself, it’s clear that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is an upgrade to the 8+ Gen 1. But is it an impactful upgrade or just an outright overhaul? Let’s see the key differences between them and how they perform on benchmarks.

Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 vs 8 Gen 2: Benchmarks

Geekbench 6:

It’s a CPU-centric test that runs a device through a series of computation workloads, including compression (text & images), encryption, physics simulations, rendering, ray tracing, and speech recognition.

The benchmarking platform outputs single-core and multi-core results. The former shows the device’s capability when a single core is used, and the latter measures CPU performance when multiple cores are at work. 

• SD 8+ Gen 1:
  • Single-core: 1640
  • Multi-core: 3876
• SD 8 Gen 2:
  • Single-core: 1935
  • Multi-core: 4888

As expected, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 scores better than the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. The newer chip is around 20% faster, as per the above Geekbench results.

AnTuTu 10:

AnTuTu is a popular benchmarking platform that measures the CPU, GPU, memory, and UX performance of devices.

• SD 8+ Gen 1:
  • CPU: 221367
  • GPU: 455312
  • Memory: 137730
  • UX: 194413
  • Total score: 1008822
• SD 8 Gen 2:
  • CPU: 241499
  • GPU: 576754
  • Memory: 175209
  • UX: 215835
  • Total score: 1209297

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 rocks on the AnTuTu benchmark as well. It has around 20% higher AnTuTu points than the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

Other benchmarks:

We also tested smartphones powered by these two Qualcomm chips on the Burnout Benchmark to measure the power consumption.

Again, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has managed to beat the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. According to the benchmarking results, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 consumes less power to achieve the same performance as the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1.

In the CPU throttling test, both Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 8 Plus Gen 1 achieve similar peak values. However, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 maintains its performance better than the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, though are excellent.

Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 vs 8 Gen 2: Key Differences

CPU:

Both Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and 8 Gen 2 are octa-core chips engineered using TSMC’s cutting-edge 4nm technology. However, they have different core clusters. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 has one prime core, three performance cores, and four power-efficiency cores, whereas the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has one prime core, four performance cores, and three power-efficiency cores.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has Cortex-X3 as its prime core, which is more powerful and efficient than the Cortex-X2 inside the SD 8+ Gen 1. The newer chip also has two Cortex-A715 cores, which are superior to Cortex-A710 in terms of performance and efficiency. Overall, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has a better core configuration.

GPU:

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 also has better GPU performance as it’s equipped with Adreno 740 (vs. Adreno 730 in the 8+ Gen 1). According to Qualcomm, the Adreno 740 offers a 25% performance improvement compared to the Adreno 730. Both chips come with a full suite of Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, though the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 lacks hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

AI Performance:

Both Qualcomm chips have advanced Hexagon NPU with Qualcomm AI Engine. Qualcomm says the 7th Gen Qualcomm AI Engine inside the SD 8+ Gen 1 is up to 4x faster and delivers up to 20% better performance than its predecessor, whereas the SD 8 Gen 2 is 4.35x faster than its predecessor. Smartphone brands are now putting much effort into bringing more and more on-device AI features. Hence, the AI capability of a chip is going to be more relevant in the future.

Memory & Storage:

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and 8 Gen 2 have the same maximum RAM capability, although there’s a big difference in speeds. The former supports LPDDR5 RAM at 3200 MHz, while the latter supports faster LPDDR5X RAM at 4200 MHz. Since the SD 8 Gen 2 has faster RAM support, you will experience faster app loading and excellent overall performance.

The storage is also faster on the newer chip as it supports UFS 4.0, while the SD 8+ Gen 1 only supports UFS 3.1. The UFS 4.0 is nearly 2x faster than UFS 3.1 while consuming 46% less power.

Connectivity:

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is equipped with the X65 5G modem, while the 8 Gen 2 has a newer modem, the X70 5G. The newer modem offers the same 10 Gbps peak download speed as the X65, but it brings new AI features and 4x downlink carrier aggregation to get closer to achieving those speeds while consuming less power, thanks to improved PowerSave technology and a 4nm chip design.

The newer chip has a Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 connectivity system, which supports Wi-Fi 7. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, on the other hand, has an integrated Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 that supports up to Wi-Fi 6E. The rest of the connectivity features are almost identical.

Others:

The two Qualcomm chips barely have more differences. Both have triple 18-bit Spectra ISP with up to 200MP single camera support. The two chips support up to 8K HDR video recording at 30fps and 720p slow-mo videos at 960fps. They also support Qualcomm Aqstic and Qualcomm aptX audio technologies.

Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 vs 8 Gen 2: Conclusion

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is a much better upgrade over the 8 Gen 1. However, it lags behind the 8 Gen 2 in terms of performance and efficiency, though the difference isn’t significant.

Qualcomm hasn’t made major CPU improvements to the 8 Gen 2 as one would expect in a new-generation chip, though the GPU performance is significantly better.

So, unless you’re a fan of high-end gaming that requires a lot of GPU work, you should go for the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, which is available at a lower price than Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones.

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Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 8 Gen 2 are high-performance smartphone chipsets fabricated using TSMC’s 4nm process. Both chips are already powering many high-end smartphones from major brands, such as Xiaomi and Samsung.

Qualcomm released the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in late 2022 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 the following year. With the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Qualcomm promises major performance and efficiency improvement. But does it really bring an evolutionary upgrade, or is it just an outright overhaul? Let’s compare them to find out the answer.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2: Spec Sheet

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2: Geekbench 6

SD 8 Gen 3:

• Single-core: 2,219
• Multi-core: 6,741

SD 8 Gen 2:

• Single-core: 1,984
• Multi-core: 5,356

The Geekbench test measures the device’s CPU performance. The single-core test measures CPU capabilities when a single core is at work, and the multi-core test shows the combined strength of all cores.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 outperforms its previous generation counterpart by a good margin, living up to Qualcomm’s promise of big performance improvement.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2: AnTuTu

SD 8 Gen 3:

• CPU: 456557
• GPU: 869993
• Memory: 389975
• UX: 372851
• Total score: 2089376

SD 8 Gen 2:

• CPU: 379912
• GPU: 598302
• Memory: 295764
• UX: 287717
• Total score: 1561695

AnTuTu is another popular benchmarking platform that measures the CPU, GPU, memory, and UX performance of a device. Again, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered device is leading the race by a significant margin.

The latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has over 20% CPU improvements compared to the 8 Gen 2, and the GPU score is up by over 40%. The benchmarks are showing promising results for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2: Gaming Test

On the popular 3DMark Wild Life gaming benchmark, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 scores over 40% higher than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. However, not everything is sunshine and rainbows.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 gets a solid start but drops to half of its peak performance within a few minutes on the 3DMark Wild Life Stress Test, whereas the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2’s performance declined gradually over time.

Despite a steep decline at the start, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 didn’t lose to its last year’s counterpart. The latest chip also brings 50% performance improvements in ray tracing. 

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2: What’s Changing?

Qualcomm lived up to its promise with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which offers excellent performance improvements over last year’s chip on the benchmarks. But what’s the reason for this big performance upgrade, and what are other key changes inside the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip?

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 uses a new set of cores with high performance and efficiency. And all of them run at a higher clock speed. The latest chip also has an upgraded Adreno GPU with over 40% performance uplift.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has an improved X75 5G modem (vs. X70 5G in the last year’s chip). The new chip supports Bluetooth 5.4, whereas the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 supports Bluetooth 5.3. Another change the latest Snapdragon chip brings is support for 8K on the outer display (vs. 4K on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2).

Qualcomm promises major AI upgrades for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. It has a Hexagon NPU with nearly double the performance of the NPU inside the Snapdagon 8 Gen 2. The newer chip is 40% more efficient and can run large language models (LLMs) on-device. It can create AI-generated images using stable diffusion in minutes. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 introduces support for Dolby HDR photo capture with 10-bit colour depth.

The newer Snapdragon chip has so many AI features and upgrades, but its entirely up to the smartphone makers to implement them. Samsung and Google are aggressively bringing AI features to their latest high-end phones, and other brands are trying to catch up with the growing AI trend.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2: Which Is Better?

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 offers impressive CPU and GPU performance upgrades over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It also brings plenty of AI features and upgrades.

Major smartphone brands have already released many devices with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and will continue powering most upcoming high-end Android phones this year. However, this won’t make Snapdrgon 8 Gen 2 disappear just yet. 

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MediaTek announced the Dimensity 9300+ in May 2024, whereas the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 arrived in November 2022. The two are flagship smartphone chipsets built on TSMC’s 4nm process node.

Both chipsets have powerful CPU and GPU cores, and imaging capabilities, making it difficult to choose one over the other. In this post, we’ll present the benchmarking results and major differences between the two chips to help you make a better choice.

Quickly go through the spec sheet below for a basic understanding.

Dimensity 9300+ vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Benchmarks

Geekbench 6

AnTuTu 10

Dimensity 9300+ vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: CPU

The octa-core Dimensity chip has four big cores (one Cortex-X4 core @ 3.4 GHz, three Cortex-X4 @ 2.85 GHz) and four Cortex-A720 mid-cores clocked at 2.0 GHz.

The CPU cluster in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 consists of one Cortex-X3 prime core running at 3.2 GHz, four performance cores (two Cortex-A715 cores @ 2.8 GHz, two Cortex-A710 cores @ 2.8 GHz), and three Cortex-A510 power-efficient cores with up to 2.0 GHz clock speed.

The Dimensity 9300+ has better cores than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, resulting in better performance. But, the Snapdragon chip has more power-efficient cores, which should result in better power efficiency.

Dimensity 9300+ vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: GPU

The Dimensity 9300+ is equipped with Mali-G720 Immortalis MP12 GPU, whereas the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has Adreno 740. Both are powerful GPUs and can handle high-end games without any lag.

The Mali-G720 Immortalis MP12 (in Dimensity 9300+) outperforms the Adreno 740 (in Snapdragon Gen 2) on gaming benchmarks. However, we all know there’s a difference between what you see on benchmarks and how the chip performs in real life.

Testing graphically demanding games such as PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact, and Asphalt 9: Legends at basic settings on devices powered by these two chips doesn’t show a big difference. However, the Dimensity 9300+ shows some FPS drops at maximum graphics settings, while the Adreno 740 doesn’t.

While the GPU benchmarks favour Mali-G720 Immortalis MP12, the Adreno 740 does a better job when you actually play games at higher settings. However, at basic settings, both chips do excellent work.

Well, GPU performance varies from game to game. So, if there’s a specific game you play the most, I recommend checking how these two chips handle that particular game.

The chips are equipped with many gaming features to offer a better experience. For instance, the Dimensity 9300+ has MediaTek Adaptive Gaming Technology, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, console-grade global illumination effects, and MediaTek HyperEngine NOS.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 also includes gaming optimizations, such as Snapdragon Elite Gaming, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, Game Post Processing Accelerators, and the Unreal Engine 5 MetaHuman framework.

Dimensity 9300+ vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: AI & NPU

The Dimensity chip has the MediaTek NPU 790 generative AI engine. It can run large language models (LLMs) with 7 billion parameters at 22 tokens per second. The updated AI engine supports a wide range of LLMs, including 01.AI Yi-Nano, Alibaba Cloud Qwen, Baichuan,Google Gemini Nano, Meta Llama 2, Llama 3, and ERNIE-3.5-SE. Dimensity 9300+ also supports on-device LoRA Fusion and NeuroPilot LoRA Fusion 2.0.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 uses a hexagon NPU, which is significantly improved compared to its predecessors. It can run LLMs on-device. The Hexagon NPU used in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is one of the fastest inside a smartphone chip.

Both chips have powerful NPUs with generative AI capabilities and support a wide range of LLMs on-device. 

Dimensity 9300+ vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Memory & Storage

The memory and storage technologies are pretty much the same in the two chips. Both support UFS 4.0 fast storage and LPDDR5X RAM (the Dimensity 9300+ also supports LPDDR5T).

Dimensity 9300+ vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Display & Multimedia

The Dimensity chip supports up to 4K screen resolution at 120Hz refresh rate or WQHD resolution with up to 180Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon chip, on the other hand, supports 4K Ultra HD screen resolution with 60Hz refresh rate or QHD+ resolution with support for 144Hz refresh rate.

As for the camera, the Dimensity 9300+ features an Imagiq 990 18-bit ISP and supports a maximum camera resolution of 320-megapixel. The Snapdragon chip can go up to 200-megapixel for a single camera. It is equipped with an 18-bit Qualcomm Spectra Triple ISP. The chip also supports up to a 108-megapixel camera sensor with multi-frame noise reduction (MFNR) and zero-shutter lag (ZSL).

Both chips can record up to 8K videos at 30 FPS, but the Snapdragon chip can also record 4K videos at 120 FPS, which is limited to 60 FPS on the Dimensity chip.

Dimensity 9300+ vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Connectivity

Both chips support necessary connectivity features such as Wi-Fi 7, NFC, 5G/4G/3G/2G, and positioning systems (GLONASS, NavIC, Beidou, GPS, QZSS, Galileo).

 The Snapdragon chip supports Bluetooth 5.3, whereas the Snapdragon chip supports a newer Bluetooth 5.4 standard. Both chips use their in-house modems. Another thing to note here is that the Snapdragon chip has a peak download speed of 10Gbps, which is 6.5Gbps in the Dimensity chip. This won’t make much difference unless you require a seriously high download speed.

Dimensity 9300+ vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Which is Better?

Both Dimensity 9300+ and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chips have high CPU and GPU performance. However, the Dimensity chip has a slight edge in CPU performance because of the newer Cortex-X4 and Cortex-A720 cores.

Both chips have highly capable and efficient GPUs that can smoothly handle games of all kinds. However, the Snapdragon chip tends to perform better at max settings.

If I had to pick one, I’d go with the Dimensity 9300+. However, if gaming is my primary concern, I’d be inclined more towards the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, as Adreno GPUs are better known for gaming stability.

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Recently, we tested the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (see the comparison here), and the latter was way ahead of the 8s Gen 3 in all aspects. However, it’s a close competitor of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and 8 Gen 2 both are octa-core chips built using TSMC’s 4nm process node. However, they share a lot of dissimilarities. In this post, we’ll compare the two chips to find out which one is ahead of the other.

	SD 8s Gen 3	SD 8 Gen 2
Release Date	March 2024	November 2022
Model number	SM8635	SM8550-AB
Process node	4nm TSMC	4nm TSMC
CPU	1 x Cortex-X4 @ 3.0 GHz 4 x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8 GHz 3 x Cortex-A520 @ 2.0 GHz	1 x Cortex-X3 @ 3.2 GHz 2 x Cortex-A715 @ 2.8 GHz 2 x Cortex-A710 @ 2.8 GHz 3 x Cortex-A510 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU	Adreno 735 Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 FP	Adreno 740 Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 FP
GAMING	Snapdragon Elite Gaming Hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing Game Post Processing Accelerators Qualcomm® Adreno Frame Motion Engine 2.0	Snapdragon Elite Gaming Hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing Game Post Processing Accelerators Unreal Engine 5 MetaHumans framework
NPU	Hexagon	Hexagon
Memory	LPDDR5X 4200 MHz Up to 24GB	LPDDR5X 4200 MHz Up to 24GB
Storage	UFS 4.0	UFS 4.0
Camera	Qualcomm Spectra Triple ISP (18-bit) 200 MP, 108 MP (MFNR, ZSL), 64+36 MP (MFNR, ZSL), 36+36+36 MP (MFNR, ZSL)	Qualcomm Spectra Triple ISP (18-bit) 200 MP, 108 MP (MFNR, ZSL)
Video recording	4K @ 60 FPS 1080p slow-mo @ 240 FPS	8K @ 30 fps, 4K @ 120 FPS 720p slow-mo @ 960 FPS
Display	Max resolution (on-device): QHD+ @ 144 Hz, 4K Ultra HD @ 60 Hz Max resolution (external): 8K @ 30 Hz 10-bit color, HDR10+, HDR10, HDR Vivid	Max resolution (on-device): QHD+ @ 144 Hz, 4K Ultra HD @ 60 Hz Max resolution (external): 4K @ 60 Hz 10-bit color, HDR10+, HDR10, HDR Vivid
Charging	Qualcomm Quick Charge 5	Qualcomm Quick Charge 5
Modem	Snapdragon X70 5G modem Peak download speed: 6.5 Gbps Peak upload speed: 3.5 Gbps	Snapdragon X70 5G modem Peak download speed: 10 Gbps Peak upload speed: 3.5 Gbps
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi 7 NFC Bluetooth 5.4 NavIC support	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi 7 NFC Bluetooth 5.3 NavIC support

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2: Benchmarks

Geekbench 6

AnTuTu 10

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2: CPU

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 features a (1+4+3) core cluster, while the 8 Gen 2 has a (1+2+2+3) core cluster.

There’s one Cortex-X4 prime core in the Snapdragon chip clocked at 3.0 GHz, four Cortex-A720 performance cores running at 2.8 GHz and three Cortex-A520 power-efficient cores at 2.0 GHz.

In the Snapdragon 8s Gen 2 chip, we have one Cortex-X3 prime core running at 3.2 GHz, four performance cores (two Cortex-A715 at 2.8 GHz, two Cortex-A710 cores at 2.8 GHz), and three Cortex-A510 power-efficient cores clocked at 2.0 GHz.

The Cortex-X4 and Cortex-A720 cores in the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 are better in terms of performance and power efficiency compared to the Cortex-X3, Cortex-A715, and Cortex-A710 cores in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. These new cores in the SD 8s Gen 3 chip sustain a high workload on its CPU without sacrificing performance.

Within 15 minutes of a CPU throttling test, the SD 8s Gen 3 throttled to 94% of its maximum performance, whereas the SD 8 Gen 2 throttled to 75%. Please note that CPU throttling also depends on the cooling system implemented on the device. 

The bottom line is that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 has better CPU performance than the SD 8 Gen 2. However, the difference is not too big.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2: GPU

The SD 8s Gen 3 is equipped with the Adreno 735 GPU, while the SD 8 Gen 2 has Adreno 740.

Benchmarking phones powered by these two chips on platforms like Wild Life Extreme and Solay Bay Stress Test reveals that the SD 8 Gen 2 has better gaming performance than the SD 8s Gen 3. Also, the average FPS is higher with the SD 8 Gen 2.

Both chips feature Snapdragon Elite Gaming for a better gaming experience. They support hardware-accelerated ray tracing and game post processing accelerators. The chips support Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 2.0 FP APIs.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2: Memory and Storage

Both chips have the same memory and storage technologies. They support up to 24GB LPDDR5X RAM at 4200 MHz and UFS 4.0 storage. These are fast RAM and storage technologies found in flagship chips.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2: Multimedia

Both flagship chipsets feature a Qualcomm Spectra 18-bit Triple ISP with up to 200-megapixel single camera support. They also support a 108MP single camera with Multi-frame Noise Reduction (MFNR) and Zero Shutter Lag (ZSL). The SD 8s Gen 3 also supports 64+36 MP dual cameras (MFNR, ZSL) and 36+36+36 MP triple cameras (MFNR, ZSL).

The SD 8s Gen 3 and SD 8 Gen 2 chips are equipped with camera features like AI-based auto exposure, low light photography, an engine for visual analytics 3.0, AI-based face detection, locally motion compensated temporal filtering (MCTF), and real-time semantic segmentation.

Coming to video, the SD 8s Gen 3 is capable of taking up to 4K videos at 60 FPS, whereas the SD 8 Gen 2 can record 8K videos at 30 FPS or 4K videos at 120 FPS. The SD 8s Gen 3 takes 1080p slow-mo videos at 240 FPS, while the SD 8 Gen 2 takes up to 720p slow-mo videos at 960 FPS. 

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2: Display

Both chips support the same on-device display resolution – QHD+ @ 144 Hz or 4K Ultra HD @ 60 Hz, although they have dissimilar external display resolution support.

The maximum external display resolution for the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is 8K @ 30 Hz, while it is 4K @ 60 Hz for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

Both chips support 10-bit colour and multiple HDR formats – HDR10, HDR10+, and HDR Vivid.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2: Connectivity

The connectivity features on both chips are largely the same, but several minor tweaks that could make a difference to you.

Both chips have the Snapdragon X70 5G modem, but the peak downloading speed in the SD 8 Gen 2 is 10 Gbps, significantly higher than the 6.5 Gbps peak download speed in the SD 8s Gen 3.

Another difference is the Bluetooth standard. While the SD 8s Gen 3 supports Bluetooth v5.4, the SD 8 Gen 2 uses a slightly older version – Bluetooth v5.3, although the difference is very minimal.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2: Which is Better?

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 has CPU advantages over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It reflects on the spec sheet as well as on the benchmarks. However, the 8 Gen 2 gets a slight edge in terms of GPU performance, offering better gaming performance.

The rest of the specifications are pretty much similar.

So, if gaming is my primary concern, I’d go all in with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, but for anything else, I prefer the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.

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Choosing the perfect Android smartphone can be a difficult task with so many options on the market. It’s tough to decide between phones from different brands, and even tougher to figure out whether a slightly older flagship processor is better than a newer mid-range option.

Luckily, we’re here to help. We won’t overwhelm you with details about every processor, but we’ll guide you through common scenarios to make your choice easier. If you’re wondering about the differences between the Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, you’re in the right place.

Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Features

Advances in chip manufacturing are transforming the smartphone market. Today, even mid-range SoCs can rival the performance of flagship processors.

The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 stands as a testament to this trend. How does it compare to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2? On paper, the two share remarkably similar features, both built on TSMC’s 4nm process.

Yet, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 holds a slight edge in sustained performance due to its more powerful mid-tier CPU cores. While these performance differences are noticeable in benchmarks, they are unlikely to make a significant impact on everyday user experience.

Another key difference lies in GPU performance. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2’s Adreno 740 offers a marginal boost in graphics capability for gaming or demanding visual applications. However, most users are unlikely to notice a significant difference considering the requirements of typical Android games.

Both chips feature advanced AI engines, but the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 may have a slight edge with more complex AI tasks. Again, this difference might not be substantial in everyday use for the average person.

Ultimately, the Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 remains a remarkably capable upper-midrange chipset, delivering excellent performance for most tasks while offering superb value for those who want a smooth, efficient experience without the premium price tag.

Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Technical Specs

Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Geekbench 6 Score

Adreno, Octa-core Kryo CPU, Snapdragon X70 5G Modem, UFS 4.0, and LPDDR5X and more, these technical terms certainly sound impressive. But what do they mean for your day-to-day smartphone experience? While everyday tasks like watching Instagram reels might feel similar across devices, these components can make a significant difference in demanding scenarios. Benchmark tests like Geekbench 6 help reveal those performance variations.

Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3:

• Single-core: Approximately 1700-1750
• Multi-core: Approximately 4500 – 4600

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2:

• Single-core: Approximately 1900 – 1950
• Multi-core: Approximately 5300 – 5400

Despite being a more budget-friendly option, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 demonstrates remarkably close performance to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in single-core tests, and even exceeds it in multi-core benchmarks. Keep in mind that slight variations across devices are possible, but the overall picture remains consistent.

Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 AnTuTu Benchmark Score

When we look at AnTuTu performance, the results are consistently close. While the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 leads in every category, the difference is not substantial. Overall performance varies by a mere 5-10%. It’s worth remembering that these tests can fluctuate even among phones using the same chip.

Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3

• Typical AnTuTu v10 Score: Around 1,450,000 – 1,500,000

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

• Typical AnTuTu v10 Score: Around 1,530,000 – 1,600,000

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The iQOO Neo 9 Pro is set to make its debut in India, as indicated by a recently unveiled teaser. Following its recent launch in China alongside the standard Neo 9 model, key details about the Indian version have been confirmed through the Amazon India landing page.

The Amazon India landing page confirms that the iQOO Neo 9 Pro will land in India sometime in February 2024. It has also confirmed the rumors that the device will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. In contrast, the Chinese variant of the device is equipped with the latest Dimensity 9300 chipset. The phone is also confirmed to feature the White and Red dual-tone vegan leather finish and a dual camera system.

Other than these specs, we can expect the Indian variant of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro to feature up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. A 5,160mAh battery with 120W fast charging is also expected to be onboard. The device could also feature a 6K VC liquid cooling 3D heat dissipation system. As for the display, it could debut with a 6.78-inch 1.5K resolution OLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

For optics, the device is expected to have a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX920 with OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) dual-camera system, along with a 16-megapixel front camera. It will run on FunTouch OS 14-based Android 14, an IR blaster, and dual stereo speakers. As for the pricing, the device will have a price tag below Rs 40,000 (~$480) in India.

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Xiaomi and iQOO have just launched their Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered flagship phones. Brands like OnePlus, Redmi, Realme, and Meizu are also expected to launch their SD8G3 phones this year. Some of these brands are also expected to launch Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered flagship phones this year. Here’s what tipster Digital Chat Station leaked about the upcoming SD8G2 phones.

Redmi K70, OnePlus Ace 3 key details leaked

As per DCS’ Weibo post, the Redmi K70 and OnePlus Ace 3 will come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The K70 is said to be equipped with a 2K resolution display with a flat design and narrow bezels. On the other hand, the Ace 3 will have a BOE-supplied Oriental Screen, an OLED panel with curved edges that offers a 1.5K resolution. Both devices are also said to be equipped with a metallic frame.

The leaker claims that the Ace 3 will have a 5,500mAh battery that supports 100W charging. As per previous reports, the K70 will pack a 5,120mAh battery that offers 120W fast charging.

For those who don’t know, both phones are expected to be released in the global market in Q1 2024. These devices are likely to be called the Poco F6 and OnePlus 12R when they are released globally.

Other Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones expected this year

The K70 and Ace 3 are not the only Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones that are expected to launch this year. The Honor 100, 100 Pro, and iQOO Neo 9 Pro are also expected to feature the said chipset. Considering that the Xiaomi and iQOO flagships with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 have a starting price of 3,999 Yuan (~$550), is likely that the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones may cost around 3,000 Yuan (~$410).

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Nubia has silently added another member to its Z50 series – the Nubia Z50S. This smartphone is set to hit the market on Monday, October 23, with some impressive features.

Nubia Z50S specs

One of the highlights is its 6.67-inch flexible curved screen. It offers a resolution of 2,400 × 1,080 pixels and a fast 144 Hz refresh rate. The screen also boasts a maximum brightness of 1000 nits for clear visibility in all conditions.

Under the hood, the Nubia Z50S packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It comes with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and offers a choice between 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage for your apps and files.

The camera setup includes a 64 MP 35mm Sony IMX787 sensor on the back. Additionally, the back module features a 50-megapixel AF ultra-wide-angle macro two-in-one lens and a multi-channel spectral sensor. On the front, you get a 16-megapixel camera with facial recognition.

In terms of connectivity, the Nubia Z50S supports 5G, WiFi 6E, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.3. Battery life won’t be an issue with its 5000 mAh battery, and the 80-watt wired fast charging can top it up from 0 to 100% in around 30 minutes. For those who still prefer the 3.5 mm audio jack, it’s included, and there’s also a linear motor for haptic feedback.

Pricing & availability

In China, the Nubia Z50S begins at a price of 2,199 Yuan (~$306), for the model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It will be available in a sleek Black color option starting tomorrow on JD.com.

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If you were a smartphone enthusiast around the 2010s, Mediatek-powered Android smartphones had garnered a reputation back then for not having extended software support compared to Snapdragon-powered Android phones due to the more open access nature of Snapdragon chipsets for developers on Android at the time. In turn, you will see Snapdragon devices getting supported for up to 2 or 3 years compared to only 1 or 2 years on MediaTek devices back in the 2010s.

However, in 2023, it seems that Mediatek-powered Android flagships can match or even have longer software support than Snapdragon-powered flagships as one smartphone manufacturer demonstrated with their 2 flagship smartphones launched last month. That manufacturer is Xiaomi, with their Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro.

The Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro were launched on 26 September 2023 and Xiaomi has promised both models will receive 4 years of major Android OS updates and 5 years of Android security updates from the company. However, what’s interesting about the promise of updates are that it only applies to the Xiaomi 13T series and does not apply to the Xiaomi 13 series released earlier this year with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.

For context, the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro are powered with MediaTek’s latest Dimensity 8200 Ultra and Dimensity 9200+ smartphones processors respectively. These two Dimensity processors are manufactured on TSMC’s industry-leading 4nm process which has a reputation of excellent power efficiency and high yields, the same process used in Apple’s A16 Bionic processor on the iPhone 15.

Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile processor, which is Qualcomm’s flagship offering this year. However, all three flagship models mentioned above are only promised to 3 years of major Android updates and 5 years of Android security updates. 

In short, this means that the earlier launched Xiaomi 13 series powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 will receive one year less of major Android OS updates than the MediaTek-powered Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro, debunking the myth of MediaTek devices receiving shorter years of software support than Snapdragon devices.

Do you think the move of promising and providing longer software support to MediaTek devices is a great move by Xiaomi in the current smartphone industry? Let us know in the comments below!

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Qualcomm, the California-based semiconductor company valued at 123.99 billion USD in 2023, is well-known for its series of 5G smartphone processors, called Snapdragon. However, the past few years saw the decline of Snapdragon’s reputation in the smartphone space due to its infamous Snapdragon 888 and 8 Gen 1 flagship processors which were constantly overheating and throttling performance. More recently, the company is also known to be streamlining their processor naming scheme and rebranding its chipsets like its main competitor, MediaTek.

These aforementioned actions have led many smartphone users and tech enthusiasts alike to ask the question – are Qualcomm Snapdragon processors more confusing in 2023? Yes, they are. And the reason could be that some Snapdragon processors are performing worse than its main competitor, the MediaTek Dimensity processors.

To clear up the confusion of Snapdragon processors in 2023, we have compiled all Snapdragon mobile processors with 5G network support to help our readers pick the best Snapdragon processor for their smartphones. We have neatly arranged them into 4 tiers based on their CPU structure, performance scores, and most importantly their day-to-day experience in a smartphone. The 4 tiers are respectively: Tier D (Poor), Tier C (Fair), Tier B (Good) and Tier A (Excellent).

Tier D: Poor Rating

Starting off with Tier D, there are a total of 6 Snapdragon processors that are rated as poor, as shown in Table 1. For simplicity’s sake, processors that feature the same CPU structure, GPU and semiconductor manufacturing as listed as one entity. For example, the Snapdragon 765, 765G, and 768G are listed as one entity in the table.

So one similarity across all the processors in Tier D, is that they utilise a 2+6 CPU structure, whereby there are 2 high-performance CPU cores, and 6 efficiency CPU cores that provide the performance for the smartphone. However, another fascinating similarity across these processors is that they all seem to be manufactured on Samsung’s manufacturing node, which has a reputation for being worse for a smartphone’s battery life than TSMC’s node because of the worse yields and power efficiency of the node. In turn, you get something like the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 in 2023, which somehow is worse than the MediaTek Dimensity 810, and Dimensity 800U found on the Realme 7 5G released more than 3 years ago.

The exception to the Samsung node is the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 695 which are manufactured on TSMC’s 6nm node, which has proved to give great battery life and okay performance to devices like the Poco X4 Pro and Redmi Note 12 5G. Nonetheless, the limitation of a 2+6 CPU structure on these processors still means that high-performance tasks are limited to slower speeds compared to the processors in Tier C.

Tier C: Fair Rating

Tier C includes a variety of Snapdragon processors ranging from the low-midrange Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 to the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 found on 2022 Android premium smartphones like the OnePlus 10 Pro. The full list of the Tier C Snapdragon processors is shown in Table 2 below.

Just like Tier D, Tier C has one glaring similarity across the lineup, the Snapdragon processors listed here are all manufactured on Samsung’s process node, with the exception of the Snapdragon 778G which is on TSMC’s 6nm process. 

Most importantly, Tier C processors like the Snapdragon 888 and 8 Gen 1 led to many complaints of overheating, and thermal throttling by smartphone users, that they felt cheated to buy such an expensive Android device only to have the phone be very hot in the hand after long sessions of smartphone use, or even worse, the smartphone’s motherboard being so hot that it burnt the motherboard and you have to pay an expensive fee to repair the smartphone entirely.

As for the less controversial Tier C processors, they are equipped with a 4+4 CPU structure, whereby there are 4 performance CPU cores, and 4 efficiency CPU cores to back up the CPU. The most popular amongst the Tier C processors is the Snapdragon 778G series of processors, because it was the only processor in this tier manufactured on TSMC’s 6nm process, meaning that didn’t suffer from the higher temperatures and higher power draw of its siblings that were manufactured on Samsung’s node instead. However for mid-range chips, the difference in power draw is mostly negligible, and the only limitation for the processor to have better performance comes down to a better GPU.

The well-known power efficiency of the Snapdragon 778G, makes it attractive to smartphone manufacturers to put in their Android smartphone. In 2023, the processor can be found on devices as old as the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (2021), Nothing Phone (1) to devices released this year such as the Poco X5 Pro (2023) and Oppo Reno 10 Pro (2023).

Tier B: Good Rating

Moving into Tier B, we have only 1 Snapdragon processor in this tier, and that is the Snapdragon 865 series found in devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, OnePlus 8 Pro, Poco F3 and Xiaomi Mi 11X.

Utilising a 4+4 (4 Performance Core + 4 Efficiency Core) CPU structure and a stronger Adreno 650 GPU in the processor, the Snapdragon 865 series is well-equipped for smooth and fast operations on your smartphone daily. Alongside its powerful performance, is its much lower operating temperature than the Snapdragon 888 and 8 Gen 1, due to it being manufactured on TSMC’s 7nm node which brought better power efficiency and better battery life on smartphones using the chipset.

However, in 2023, the 2020 Snapdragon 865 is starting to show its age when compared to MediaTek’s newer solutions like the Dimensity 8000 and 9000 series of 5G smartphone processors. Yet, after 3 years, the fact this processor is still very competitive in the market with its high performance and long smartphone battery life, shows the value offered by this processor, and its performance is expected to still be smooth until the year 2025.

Tier A: Excellent Rating

Saving the best for last is Tier A, the excellent tier with the best Snapdragon processors you can buy in 2023. There are 3 of them and they are listed in table 4 below.

Leveraging on TSMC’s industry-leading 4nm manufacturing process, these Tier A Snapdragon processors are some of the best processors you can get in an Android smartphone in 2023 for the best balance of power efficiency and high performance. And with their performance leagues in front of the Tier B, C, D processors. Smartphones utilising Tier A processors are expected to have fast and smooth performance until 2028 or even longer.

Smartphones that utilise Tier A processors include the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (also known as the Poco F5), the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, the Xiaomi 13 series and the Oppo Find X6 Pro.

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A famous Chinese Electronic Vehicle (EV) maker launched its maiden smartphone at an event in Shanghai, China. After several rumors and leaks, the company pulled the wraps off the new smartphone. Nio Phone can control multiple cars and can even unlock it even if the smartphone is off.

Must See: NIO Phone’s official render and actual device spotted ahead of launch

Nio Phone Features

Nio Phone is built to control cars, and it even houses a dedicated button that can act as a key for the car. There’s a standalone app on the smartphone that enables the smartphone to connect more conveniently and seamlessly with the car. Apart from controlling the car, the smart features will help in the easy transition of a video meeting from smartphone to vehicle. Other features like syncing music, contacts, and personal device settings will automatically sync with the car.

Speaking on the occasion, William Li, CEO of Nio said, “What we are pursuing is the car experience and the emotional experience we can provide to our users.”

Nio Phone is priced at $900-$1000 and it will start shipping on September 28 as pre-orders are live now. It is available for users in China. The Nio Phone App has 600,000 daily active users.

“We pay more attention to the value that each user brings to our entire brand, and it is more convenient to connect users. It is also more efficient than before,” Li said. “What we are pursuing is the car experience and the emotional experience we can provide to our users.”

The Nio Phone is currently limited to China, and there are no plans for its release in European countries where their EV vehicles are already retailing.

Nio EV Market

On a daily basis, Nio has been delivering 20,000 EVs every month in the past couple of months. The profits from EVs have doubled as per the Q2 financial report. It has registered a “continued growth” over the year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter basis.

As per Willian Li, there are no expansion plans in Europe apart from the five countries it is already present.

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Just a couple of months ago, the Honor 90 Pro was announced in China. Now, it appears that the brand is already working on a successor to the series with a leak hinting at the launch timeline and key specs of the Honor 100 Pro model. So here are all the details.

Honor 100 Pro Specs

The news arrived from known tipster Digital Chat Station, who shared the information on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). The upcoming device will apparently sport an AMOLED display that supports 3,840Hz dimming and 1.5K resolution. It will likely offer at least 120Hz refresh rate, similar to its predecessor. Under the hood, the Honor 100 Pro will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, which is an upgrade over the Honor 90 Pro that came with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.

The tipster further added that the high-end smartphone will house dual front facing cameras. Digital Chat Station believes that the device will enter internal testing next month. On the other hand, the launch of the Honor 100 Pro is expected to be sometime in early November 2023. Unfortunately, this is all the information that was revealed, although the 90 Pro hints at the Honor 100 Pro’s specifications.

The Honor 90 Pro is powered by a 5,000mAh battery pack, so the 100 Pro will likely offer a similar battery capacity. It also supports 100W fast charging. The 90 Pro houses up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, which the successor might retain as well. Keep in mind that this is still just speculation at the moment, so take this report with a pinch of salt for now.

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NIO, a China-based EV manufacturer, is reportedly working on its first smartphone. Earlier this month, the NIO phone also appeared on the AnTuTu benchmarking site, revealing its specifications. According to a recent report, the company is preparing to launch this phone in September 2023. Let’s go ahead and look at the post.

In a recent post on Weibo, 一明0272(Yi Ming0272) mentions that the company plans to release its long-awaited smartphone on September 21. For those unaware, NIO is known for its electric vehicle manufacturing, which is popular in the Chinese market. It was earlier speculated that the company was trying to step into the smartphone market by introducing its first NIO phone. Previously, the renders of this device were unveiled, and the full report about the NIO phone renders can be found on our website.

Additionally, this smartphone was listed in the Antutu benchmarking platform, as mentioned above. In this CPU, GPU, memory, and UX test listing, the device scored 355,091, 434,891, 304,072, and 266,920 points, respectively. Meaning this phone managed to score 1,360,974 in total. Those wondering what this smartphone has to offer can check out the specifications below.

NIO Phone Key Specifications

The NIO phone is speculated to have a 120Hz display. Under the hood, the device is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, which runs at 3.36 GHz clock speed accompanied by 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM. The smartphone is said to be equipped with 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. Lastly, it is expected to operate on Android 13.

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OnePlus recently launched the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro smartphone in China which has become quite the sensation. The device is the current king of performance on the AnTuTu listing, and the brand is also having trouble keeping up with the demand. That being said, popular tipster DCS says that the brand is gearing up to launch another Ace series device soon.

As per DCS, the upcoming OnePlus Ace smartphone will also feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which is present in the Ace 2 Pro. This leads us to believe that this device could be the vanilla OnePlus Ace 3. Interestingly, the rest of the spec sheet matches the leaked spec sheet of the upcoming OnePlus 12R, meaning that the OnePlus Ace 3 will likely be a rebranded 12R for the Chinese market.

DCS reveals that the device will feature a 6.74-inch punch-hole OLED display with curved edges, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1.5K resolution. The display will also have high-frequency PMM dimming support.

Under the hood, we can expect the 3.2GHz Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip to be paired with up to 16GB or 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 512GB or 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. With the way trends are going in the Chinese Android smartphone market, a 24GB + 1TB configuration is not out of the question.

The camera details reveal that the device will feature a 50-megapixel main camera with a Sony IMX890 sensor. It will also include an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens from OmniVision OV8D10 and a 32-megapixel telephoto camera using the IMX709 sensor. This telephoto camera might allow up to 2x optical zoom. Lastly, a large 5,500mAh battery is expected to be onboard along with 100W fast charging support.

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On Aug. 28, Realme unveiled the Realme GT 5 in China. The device was made available for purchase for a limited period of time, for two hours on the same day. The company confirmed that it sold 30,000 units of the GT 5 during the limited-time sale. The open sale of the device has begun in the home market starting today.

Realme GT 5 price

The Realme GT 5 is available in 150W and 240W charging variants. The 150W model comes in two options, such as 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage, which are priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$413) and 3,299 Yuan (~$454), respectively. The 240W edition is priced at 3,799 Yuan (~$523). It comes in two color variants: Starry Oasis and Flowing Silver.

Realme GT 5 specifications

The Realme GT 5 has a 6.74-inch OLED panel that offers a 1.5K resolution of 1240 x 2772 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate. The device runs on the Realme UI 4.0-based Android 13 and features an under-display fingerprint scanner for security.

The GT 5 has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. On the back, it has an OIS-enabled Sony IMX890 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The 150W charging variant of the GT 5 packs a 5,240mAh battery, while the 240W edition is backed by a 4,600mAh battery.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset powers the Realme GT 5. The device comes with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. It comes with other features like 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, an IR blaster, and triple-frequency GPS.

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Realme will unveil the Realme GT 5 on Aug. 28 in China. Ahead of the launch, the company has been confirming some of the key features of the GT 5. Here is a look at all the details that the brand has confirmed.

Realme GT 5 to feature 50MP main camera

Today, the brand confirmed that the Realme GT 5 will be equipped with an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera. Although the manufacturer has not yet confirmed the specifications of the GT 5’s additional cameras, it appears that a 2-megapixel macro camera and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens will join the IMX890.

Realme has confirmed that the Realme GT 5 will come with support for Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. The device will feature independent antennas for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to prevent cross-interference. Additionally, in-house Wi-Fi 7 enhancements will lead to a reduction of 20ms in average game latency compared to its predecessor. Furthermore, there will be a 50 percent surge in throughput for weak signals.

The company has also confirmed that the Realme GT 5 will support the advanced triple-frequency GPS positioning system. It combines three GPS frequencies, namely L1, L2, and L5, along with a four-frequency Beidou configuration comprising B1I, B1C, B2a, and B2b signals. This intricate setup allows for unparalleled accuracy in navigation, even down to specific lanes.

As far as other specs are concerned, the Realme GT 5 will arrive with a 6.7-inch OLED FHD+ 144Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, up to 24 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage, Realme UI 4.0-based Android 13, and a rear-facing RGB light unit. It will come in two variants: a 4,600mAh battery with 240W charging and a 5,240mAh battery with 150W fast charging.

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Realme GT 5 is all se to debut on Aug. 28 in China. Ahead of the launch, the company has already revealed the design of the phone. In a recent Weibo post, the brand also confirmed the battery size of the device. 

Realme GT 5 battery size, charging variants 

As can be seen in the poster, the Realme GT 5 will be equipped with a 5,240mAh battery. As reports have revealed, the GT 5 will arrive in two battery sizes, each one offering different charging capabilities.

The 5,240mAh battery variant of the GT 5 will support 150W charging. The company revealed that the 150W GaN charger that will ship with the device will allow the smartphone to go from 0 to 100 percent in just 18 minutes. 

The company has previously confirmed that the GT 5 will also come in a 240W charging variant. This model is expected to pack a 4,600mAh battery.

Apart offering differing in battery and charging departments, the two variants are expected to carry the same specifications. 

Realme GT 5 specifications 

The Realme GT 5 is expected to feature a 6.74-inch OLED panel that offers a 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 24 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage.

The GT 5 will feature a 16-megapixel camera on the front for selfies and video calls. The rear camera setup will be headlined by an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel main camera. It will be assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. There is no information available about the price of the device. 

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Earlier, we reported that Realme is gearing up to launch its next-generation GT smartphone. Realme GT 5 will be launched in China on August 28th. As the launch date draws near, numerous teasers have surfaced online, including the latest one, which hints at support for 240W charging which can top up the battery very quickly.

According to the Weibo post by chuchu_jessie (Marketing Director of Realme China), the latest flagship phone will support 240W fast charging. “The cost of 240W charging is very high, but the company still wishes to introduce this support in their smartphones as the users need it”, said the exec.

The post also confirms that the device will come with SuperVOOC S charging technology for longer battery life. The phone will allow users to have almost 2 hours of talk time on a 30-second charge. This technology will allow you to charge your device quickly with minimal effect on the battery’s health. However, the company has yet to reveal the battery capacity of the GT 5. Still, according to our previous report, the upcoming 240W fast charging technology can fill a 4500mAh battery to capacity in 9 minutes. For those wondering what this device has to offer, here are a few key specs of the Realme GT 5.

Realme GT 5 Key Specs

The device is rumored to come in two battery variants: 4600mAh with 240W charging and 5200mAh with 150W charging. Under the hood, it is said to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip accompanied by 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM. The phone offers multiple storage options starting at 128GB and going up to 1TB. Lastly, the GT 5 is speculated to have a 6.74-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate.

In related news, it was hinted that the GT 5 would be the world’s first “Miracle Glass” mobile phone. The full report can be found by clicking here. Stay tuned for more news on the Realme GT 5 on our website.

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Realme is gearing up to launch its upcoming flagship phone, the Realme GT 5. Earlier, we reported that GT 5 will debut in China towards the end of August. According to a recent Weibo post, the official launch date of GT 5 has been confirmed. Let’s take a look at the post.

In the post, chuchu_jessie (Marketing Director of Realme China) mentioned that the upcoming mobile phone will be the world’s first “Miracle Glass” phone. This announcement has sparked curiosity regarding the differentiating factors of this glass in comparison to other phones. If this teaser refers to the backglass of the smartphone, then we could be getting a textured, color-changing, or tougher-than-usual backglass. The post also confirms that the phone will be launched on August 28th in China. For those wondering what the Realme GT 5 has to offer, here are the rumored smartphone specifications.

Realme GT 5 Key Specs

The Realme GT 5 is rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC with 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM. It is said to have a 6.74-inch OLED panel with a 1.5K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, accompanied by multiple available storage options starting from 128GB and up to 1TB. The device will come in two battery variants: 4600mAh with 240W charging and 5200mAh with 150W charging. Lastly, the phone will have a 16MP front camera and 50MP rear camera powered by the flagship grade Sony IMX890.

In addition, the company still needs to confirm whether the smartphone will be launched globally after the official launch in China. So stay tuned.

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The Realme GT 5 is expected to launch soon in China, within the next few days of this month. Past reports have already revealed the key specifications of the smartphone. A recently leaked render and the TENAA images have revealed the rear design of the smartphone. Now, a leaked render that has surfaced on Weibo courtesy of reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed the front design of the phone in the clearest possible way.

Realme GT 5 front design

The leaked image shows that the Realme GT 5’s punch-hole display will be surrounded by ultra-thin bezels. A closer look at the image reveals that there is a SIM slot, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille on the bottom of the device.

It appears that the device will not have a plastic frame, but a metallic one. The tipster claims that the bezel control is the narrowest among the three phones. It seems that the leaker has compared it to the recently unveiled OnePlus Ace 2 Pro and the Redmi K60 Ultra (aka Extreme Edition). He further says that the texture of the rear shell is better than that of most flagship phones.

As it is already known, the Realme GT 5 will come equipped with a 6.74-inch OLED panel that offers a 1.5K resolution. Just as the company has previously confirmed, DCS also said that the GT 5 will be announced this month in China. At present, there is no word on the global availability of the device.

The Realme GT 5 is expected to arrive in two battery variants: a 4,600mAh option with 240W charging, and a 5,200mAh variant with 150W charging. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip will power the device with up to 24 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. It will come with a 16-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX890) + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

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Earlier this week, Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 in China. As the moniker of the device suggests, it is the third-generation foldable phone from the brand. The original Mix Fold and the Mix Fold 2 have remained exclusive to the Chinese market. So, will the Mix Fold 3 released in the global market? Here’s what Daniel Desjarlais, the Communications Director for Xiaomi, said about it.

As reports had previously claimed, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 will remain exclusive to the Chinese market. Samsung, Huawei, and Motorola have been consistently launching foldable phones for a couple of years. Tecno released its first Phantom V Fold foldable phone this year in multiple markets. OPPO released the Find N2 Flip in different markets, and there are rumors that it will launch the Find N3 soon in the global market.

OnePlus is also expected to enter the foldable market next month (September) with the launch of the OnePlus Open. On Sept. 1, Honor will announce the Honor Magic V2 and another foldable phone in the global market. It seems that Xiaomi may enter the global foldable phone market in 2024.

Meanwhile, the Mix Fold 3 is already available for purchase in China. People who are outside of China can visit Giztop, our online store, and pre-order it for $1,599. The device is listed in three shades, such as black, black fibre, and gold. At present, Giztop is offering the device in three configurations: 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage, and 16 GB RAM + 1 TB storage. Giztop will start shipping the device on Aug. 26.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 specifications

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 has an 8.03-inch foldable LTPO AMOLED display that offers 1916 x 2160 pixels and a 6.56-inch AMOLED cover screen that supports 1080 x 2520 pixels. Both screens offer a 120Hz refresh rate. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint sensor, and the device runs on the MIUI 14-based Android 13.

The Mix Fold has a 20-megapixel front camera and a 20-megapixel internal camera. Its rear panel has a Lecia-optimized 50-megapixel main camera with OIS support, a 10-megapixel telephoto snapper with OIS and 3.2x optical zoom, a 10-megapixel periscope zoom camera with OIS and 5x optical zoom, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

The 3.36GHz Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip powers the Mix Fold 3. It comes with LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, and a 4,800mAh battery. The phone supports 67W wired and 50W wireless charging.

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Today, Xu Qi, the President of Realme China, took to Weibo to share an update about the upcoming Realme GT 5. He released a poster asking, “Why haven’t any of the over 30 second-generation Snapdragon 8 flagship models truly reached the pinnacle of performance?” (machine translated).

It is now evident that the Realme GT5 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. Furthermore, a new Weibo post by tipster Digital Chat Station claims that the GT 5 will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 24GB of RAM, and super-fast 240W charging. He added that the device will be equipped with a 1.5K resolution display (OLED) that supports high-frequency dimming.

Realme GT 5 specifications (rumored)

As per reports, the Realme GT 5 is said to be equipped with a 6.74-inch OLED panel that offers a 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. For selfies, the device will feature a 16-megapixel front camera. The rear camera setup of the phone will have a Sony IMX890 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS support. It will be accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered Realme GT 5 will come with 16GB / 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The GT 5 will come in two battery variants, each offering a different charging capability. The GT 5 variant with a 4600mAh battery will support 240W fast charging, while its 5200mAh battery variant will offer 150W fast charging.

Realme is still silent on the launch date of the Realme GT 5. With August already halfway through and no major teaser from the brand, it appears that the GT 5 may debut by the end of the month in China.

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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 will be unveiled on Aug. 14 in China. As the name suggests, it will be the third foldable phone from the brand. With just a few days remaining for the launch, the company is busy revealing the key specifications of the device. So far, Xiaomi has confirmed key details about the foldable display and battery life of the Mix Fold 3.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 key details revealed

Xiaomi has revealed that the Mix Fold 3 will come equipped with an 8.02-inch foldable AMOLED display that offers a 2K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 2,600 nits. According to Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun, when a white image was continuously displayed on the internal screen at a brightness of 500 nits and the screen was kept on until it powered off, the Mix Fold 3 delivered an impressive battery life of 8 hours and 20 minutes, which is 52 percent longer compared to the previous generation.

The Mix Fold 3 boasts a battery life of 1.34 days, according to Xiaomi. This is achieved through the incorporation of a dual-cell battery system and Xiaomi Surge chips. The brand is yet to reveal the battery capacity of the device. However, previous reports have claimed that it will house a 4,800mAh battery with 67W wired and 50W wireless charging.

The Mix Fold 3 will be the company’s first foldable phone to feature a quad-camera unit with Leica’s optimizations. It will have a 50-megapixel main camera, but it is not clear whether it has the Sony IMX989 or IMX800 camera sensor as the primary snapper. The camera setup will also include a periscope telephoto camera.

One of the significant enhancements in the Mix Fold 3 is the incorporation of a new hinge technology. This innovation effectively contributes to improved durability, reduced screen creasing, and a lighter, thinner design compared to previous Mix Fold models.

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OnePlus recently confirmed the display specifications of the Ace 2 Pro, which is set to debut on Aug. 16 in China. The company revealed that the device will be equipped with a BOE-manufactured Q9+ panel that offers a high resolution, a smooth refresh rate, and can be used with wet fingers. In a new Weibo post, OnePlus confirmed that the Ace 2 Pro’s in-display fingerprint sensor will be repositioned to provide a better user experience.

OnePlus Ace 2 Pro to feature repositioned in-screen fingerprint sensor

OnePlus confirmed that the Ace 2 Pro will feature an ultra-thin optical screen fingerprint technology, promising a flagship-level unlocking experience. As can be seen in the image above, the fingerprint sensor will be positioned 2cm higher than what is typically seen on OnePlus phones.

According to OnePlus China President Li Jie, moving the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro’s fingerprint module 2cm higher resulted in a fourfold increase in cost. He added that the increased cost is clearly reflected in the Ace 2 Pro, which demonstrates OnePlus’ commitment to innovation and quality. Through these advancements, OnePlus continues to demonstrate its commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering unparalleled experiences to its users.

So far, the company has confirmed that the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will have a 6.74-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will have a 5,000mAh battery with 150W fast charging. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset will power the device. It is expected to come with up to 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The device will run on ColorOS 13.1 based on Android 13 and come equipped with an aerospace-grade heat dissipation unit with a very large surface area. It will come in grey and green color variants.

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Oppo is reportedly working on the Oppo Find N3’s launch in the Chinese and global markets. The variant heading to China has the PHN100 model number, whereas its global version has the CPH2499 model number. The CPH2499 variant has been spotted in certification platforms in countries like Thailand and Indonesia. A new development reveals that the device has also been certified in Europe.

As can be seen in the above screengrab, the CPH2499 device has received approval from the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). The listing has not revealed any information about the specifications of the device. However, the EEC is a good hint that the device could be heading to European markets.

Oppo Find N3 specifications (rumored)

The Oppo Find N3 foldable phone is said to be equipped with a 6.3-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz cover display and a 7.8-inch AMOLED 2K foldable screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will run on Android 13 and ColorOS 13.1. For security, the device will arrive with a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Under the hood, the Find N3 will feature the potent 3.36GHz Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, complemented by 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. It will pack a 4,805mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.

The camera system is equally robust, featuring a 32-megapixel front camera, a 20-megapixel internal camera, and a powerful triple camera unit on the rear, consisting of a 50-megapixel main sensor with Sony IMX890 and OIS, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a periscope-style 64-megapixel lens.

The Oppo Find N3 is expected to launch with a couple of other products this month in China. Its launch outside of the Chinese market also seems imminent since Oppo has also teased its global launch.

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China-based EV manufacturer named Nio is reportedly working on its first smartphone. A device with model number N2301 was recently approved by the country’s MIIT authority. The same device has now appeared on the AnTuTu benchmarking platform to reveal its specifications for the first time.

Nio N2301 AnTuTu listing

The Nio N2301’s AnTuTu listing reveals that it has a 120Hz display, an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip that works 3.36GHz, 12 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage, and Android 13. While some of its specifications have been confirmed, there is no information about its design.

In AnTuTu’s CPU, GPU, memory, and UX tests, the Nio phone scored 355,091, 434,891, 304,072, and 266,920 points, respectively. Hence, the device managed to achieve a total score of 1,360,974.

At present, there is no information available about the other specifications of the device. The MIIT certification of the device revealed support 5G and UWB (ultra-wideband) connectivity. This means that the Nio phone can be used as a digital key for a Nio EV.

Some Weibo users have claimed that the device will be called Nio V6 when it arrives in the market. As per reports, the device will debut in the ongoing quarter of this year. With MIIT certification under the belt, it appears that the alleged Nio V6 may break cover this month or in September.

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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3’s leaked shots have appeared to showcase its rear and internal designs for the first time. The images, which are now being circulated on Weibo, aligns with the schematic of the device that surfaced last month. While the predecessor models featured a triple camera unit, the leaked image reveals that the Mix Fold 3 will be equipped with a quad-camera unit.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 live shots

The live shot of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 suggests that it could be equipped with a leather back. As can be seen, the protruding rectangle on the phone’s back will have four cameras on the left and the Leica branding, along with a pill-shaped unit with an LED flash on the right.

Some reports have claimed that the Mix Fold 3 will have the same quad-camera unit, that is available on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. This indicates that the device could be equipped with an OIS-enabled 1-inch, Sony IMX989 50-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX581 ultra-wide lens, a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with OIS with 3.2x optical zoom, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with OIS and 5x optical zoom. However, there are contradictory reports that claim that the device will have a Sony IMX800 50-megapixel main camera. Hence, it is advisable to wait for more reports to know more about its camera configurations.

The second image seemingly showcases the inner foldable screen of the MIX Fold 3. As can be seen, it offers a full-screen experience as the internal camera is not visible. The reason behind it is that it is said to be equipped with an under-display camera.

Other reports have revealed that the Mix Fold 3 will come with a 3.36GHz Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, 512 GB / 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage, and a 4,800mAh battery with 67W charging and 50W wireless charging.  Several reports have claimed that the Mix Fold 3 foldable phone will launch with other devices, such as the Pad 6 Max tablet, the Redmi Pad 2 tablet, and the Redmi K60 Ultra, this month.

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Oppo is expected to hold a major launch event in China in August. At the event, the company may unveil the Oppo Find N3, Pad Air 2, and Watch 5 series. However, no official announcement has been made regarding the arrival of these devices. Despite this, it seems that the Find N3 has already appeared in the database of China’s MIIT certification.

The Find N3 has appeared with model number PHN110 in the database of CMIIT. Furthermore, it is expected that the foldable phone will also obtain approval from other Chinese certification platforms such as TENAA and 3C in the coming days, leading up to its official launch sometime in August.

The Find N3’s CMIIT certification has not revealed any information on its specifications. Here is a look at the details of the N3 that have emerged through recent reports.

Oppo Find N3 specifications (rumored)

The Find N3 will arrive with a 6.3-inch AMOLED FHD+ display and a 7.8-inch AMOLED 2K 120Hz foldable screen. It will have a 32-megapixel front camera, a 20-megapixel internal camera, and a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX890, with OIS) + 48-megapixel (ultra-wide 64-megapixel (periscope) triple camera unit on the back. It will run on ColorOS 13.1 based Android 13 and feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The N3 will be powered by a 3.36GHz Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The device will have a 4,805mAh battery that supports 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Apart from China, the Find N3 is expected to release in other markets like Thailand and Indonesia. A rebranded version of the phone with the OnePlus Open moniker is expected to debut in other markets on Aug. 29.

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Realme GT 5 is the name of Realme’s upcoming flagship phone for the Chinese market. The confirmation came directly from the brand itself, as the moniker “Realme GT 5” was spotted at its booth during the ongoing 2023 China Joy tech exhibition in China.

There have been speculations that Realme’s next phone featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset will be called the Realme GT 5. The below-shown image of Realme’s booth at China Joy 2023 confirms its moniker. The GT 5 series is also expected to include another model called the Realme GT 5 Pro, which is said to be equipped with Qualcomm’s next-generation flagship chip.

While the GT 5 will debut in August in China, the GT 5 Pro is expected to launch towards the end of this year or by the first quarter of 2024. Here is a look at what to expect from the Realme GT 5 series.

Realme GT 5 series: what to expect?

The Realme GT 5 is expected to arrive with a 6.74-inch OLED panel that produces a 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The device will run on Android 13 with a layer of Realme UI 4.0 on top. It will be equipped with a 16-megapixel front camera and a triple camera unit featuring a Sony IMX890 50-megapixel main camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera on the back.

Under the hood, the Realme GT 5 will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The GT 5 variant with a 4,600mAh battery will support 240W fast charging, whereas its 5,200mAh battery variant will offer 150W fast charging.

As for the Realme GT 5 Pro, it is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. It is likely that it will be the company’s first phone to feature a periscope zoom camera.

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At the ongoing 2023 China Joy digital and entertainment expo in Shanghai, OnePlus made some announcements about its future plans. Liu Fengshuo, President of the OnePlus Products Line, who made the announcements, revealed that the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will debut in August in China. He also revealed the name of the chipset that will drive the smartphone.

Fengshuo revealed that the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. In addition, the smartphone is also confirmed to feature an industry-first aerospace-grade 3D cooling system with a total area of 9,140 sq. mm.

Rumors are rife that the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will be released with a different name in the global market. It is speculated that the device could be called the OnePlus 12R globally.

OnePlus Ace 2 Pro specifications (rumored)

Recent reports have revealed that the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will arrive with a 6.7-inch OLED display with an impressive 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. When it comes to photography, the device is expected to feature a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. On the back, it will come equipped with a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 32-megapixel telephoto lens.

The Ace 2 Pro will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It will offer 16 GB / 24 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. To keep the device powered throughout the day, it is said to house a substantial 5,500mAh battery with 150W rapid charging support.

The Ace 2 Pro will run on Android 13 OS and ColorOS 13.1. It will come with other features, such as an IR blaster, an alert slider, and an under-display fingerprint scanner.

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The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro has received 3C certification in China, which proves that it will be launching soon. The device has appeared with model number PJA110 in 3C’s database. The certification tells how fast the coming Ace-series device from OnePlus will charge. It also hints that the device may launch in August.

OnePlus Ace 2 Pro 3C certified

A few days ago, the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro made an appearance on the Geekbench listing platform. Well, it didn’t show itself on this platform with the name ‘OnePlus Ace 2 Pro’ but instead made use of a code. The code it used on this platform was PJA110, and this is the exact code found on the 3C certification documents.

The Geekbench listing of this device revealed that the device will arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 16 GB of RAM, and Android 13. The device’s 3C certification gives a hint about its charging speed. From the certification documents, it’s said the OnePlus PJA110 will launch with an 11V/13.7A (VCBEJACH) power adapter. At 11V/13.7A, this power adapter will support a 150W charging speed. Now, that’s a big upgrade from the 100W (11V/9.1A) charging speed that the Ace 2 launched with.

OnePlus Ace 2 Pro specifications (rumored)

The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro is expected to pack some impressive specifications. According to rumours, this device will pack a 5,500mAh battery capacity. The screen size here will be 6.74 inches, and it will use a curved OLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the screen display will sit an optical fingerprint sensor for security.

The SD8G2-powered device is expected to ship with up to 24 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. It will run on ColorOS 13.1-based Android 13.

For photography, the Ace 2 Pro will launch with a triple rear camera sensor: a Sony IMX890 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device is likely to be rebranded as the OnePlus 12R in the global market.

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