Get ready for a boost in mobile performance! Qualcomm has announced an upcoming event on March 18th in China to unveil their next generation of flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and 7+ Gen 3 chips. The star of the show is expected to be the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (SM8635) SoC, designed to deliver top-tier performance for smartphones.
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3: Power and Performance
The 8s Gen 3 is rumored to share a similar architecture with the recently released Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but with some key differences. It will likely sport a powerful Cortex-X4 prime core clocked at 3.01 GHz, accompanied by four Cortex-A720 cores at 2.61 GHz and three Cortex-A520 efficiency cores at 1.84 GHz. This configuration suggests a focus on raw processing power. The biggest difference from the 8 Gen 3 might be the graphics processing unit (GPU). The 8s Gen 3 is expected to feature an Adreno 735 GPU, potentially offering improved graphics performance.
Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3: Targeting the Mid-Range
Qualcomm is also expected to unveil the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (SM7675) alongside the 8s Gen 3. This chip is likely aimed at the mid-range market and is rumored to maintain a similar architecture to the 8s Gen 3, but with adjusted clock speeds. The 7+ Gen 3 might feature a 2.9 GHz Cortex-X4 prime core, followed by four Cortex-A720 cores at 2.61 GHz and three Cortex-A520 cores at a slightly higher 1.9 GHz. The GPU is speculated to be an Adreno 732, providing capable graphics for mid-range devices.
Potential Devices to Get Excited About
While official announcements are yet to come, leaks suggest several smartphone manufacturers are planning to integrate these new Snapdragon chips into their upcoming devices. The realme GT Neo6 series is a prime candidate, with the rumor mill suggesting a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 for the Neo6 and a 7+ Gen 3 for the Neo6 SE. Other possibilities include the Redmi Note 13 Turbo, Xiaomi Civi 4, upcoming iQOO Neo9 series phones, and the vivo Pad 3 – all potentially powered by the powerful 8s Gen 3. The OnePlus Ace 3V (also known as Nord 4 or 5) might utilize the 7+ Gen 3, offering a mid-range performance boost.
The official launch on March 18th will hopefully provide a clearer picture of these new chips and the devices that will house them. Stay tuned for more details on the future of mobile performance!