Qualcomm, annually, unveils its most potent mobile processor, with this year’s unveiling being the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. While its official launch is imminent, a leaked list of smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The devices on the horizon include:
Smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
iQOO 12 Series
iQOO 12 and iQOO 12 Pro are expected to be among the initial smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, likely launching in November in both China and India. These phones are set to flaunt a 6.78-inch E7 AMOLED Display with 144Hz Refresh Rate, a 2K resolution, and impressive HDR10+ certification.
OnePlus 12
Expected to debut in China in November 2023, the OnePlus 12 will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED Display with a 2K Resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and an LTPO panel for dynamic refresh rate adjustment. It’ll come with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage, and a substantial 5400mAh battery supporting 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. It is among the smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
Xiaomi 14 Series
The Xiaomi 14 series is set to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and is rumored to launch on October 27 in India, featuring an AMOLED display with a 2K resolution, up to 144Hz refresh rate, titanium frame, satellite connectivity, and fast charging support.
Realme GT 5 Pro
This model is anticipated to come with a curved 2K display, 24GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. It may house a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera and support 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. It is one of the upcoming smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Red Magic 9 Series
Expected to arrive in December 2023 or January 2024, the Red Magic 9 series will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with 12GB RAM and Android 14.
Meizu 21 Series
These phones, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, are expected to launch in Q1 2024 and may feature flat displays, a 50MP main camera with OIS, and a periscope telephoto unit.
Honor Magic 6 Series
The Honor Magic 6 Ultimate could incorporate a 200MP camera sensor, likely powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship chipset.
Oppo Find X7 Series
Set for a Q1 2024 debut, the Find X7 series will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, along with impressive specs, including a 2K LTPO screen, a 32MP IMX709 selfie camera, and various high-quality sensors.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is expected to launch in January 2024, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powering the Galaxy S24 Ultra in all regions, while the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ may utilize the Exynos 2400 processor in most regions, excluding America.
