Qualcomm, one of the largest producers of mobile processors, has recently revealed its flagship chip Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which will be used on most upcoming smartphones. However, MediaTek is challenging Qualcomm in every segment. But when it comes to high-end phones, Snapdragon chipsets are the primary choice. Thus, we will experience many phones arriving with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip under the hood in the coming months.
Before diving it Snapdragon 8 Elite phones, let’s discuss the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s capabilities. The new chip arrives with an octa-core CPU, where two prime cores are clocked at 4.32GHz, and the remaining six performance cores run at 3.53GHz. Likewise, the structure is very powerful with high-performance cores as far as the CPU is concerned.
The chip is fabricated on TSMC’s 3nm processing node bringing 45% more powerful CPU and 44% improved power efficiency compared to its predecessor. In terms of graphics performance, it uses a new Adreno GPU with 40% faster performance and the same amount of efficiency compared to its predecessor. Overall, the Snapdragon 8 Elite is a very powerful chip in terms of performance and AI capabilities.
Best Upcoming Phones to arrive with Snapdragon 8 Elite chip in 2024/25
Now coming to over main topic, there are various phones from various brands that will arrive Snapdragon 8 Elite phone. In fact, each reputed brand will at least launch one flagship phone with this powerful chip to show its power to the industry, whether it is Samsung, Xiaomi, Honor, Asus, IQOO, Realme, OnePlus, ZTE, or any other brand. So, let’s check out the list of the best upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite phones!
1IQOO 13
Iqoo is known for its powerful phones at affordable price points. That is why it is growing rapidly, especially in countries like India where people give preference to affordable phones. So, we have started out list with IQOO 13. It is an earlier adopter to bring the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset out of the box. In terms of specs, the phone will have a 6.82-inch BOE Q10 flat display with a refresh rate of 144Hz. The display promises to deliver a 12.5% increase in global peak brightness, over 50% reduction in color deviation, and a 10% reduction in power consumption.
The phone also becomes the world’s first Android phone to bring circularly polarized light eye protection technology, a true hardware-level integration according to the company. It is confirmed to arrive with a 6150 mAh battery with 120W fast charging support, triple rear cameras where 50MP is a primary sensor, a 50MP ultrawide, and a 64MP telephoto lens. Overall, IQOO 13 is a complete flagship phone with top-notch specifications expected under the hood.
2Xiaomi 15/Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Xiaomi 15 series will include at least two phones; Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro. Both smartphones will arrive with a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. The Xiaomi 15 Pro will have a 2K resolution display, as rumored before, and it will also feature a 5X periscope telephoto camera on the back. The phone includes a 50MP main camera, a 50MP Sony IMX858 5X telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. There is a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies.
Additionally, the Xiaomi 15 series comes with a display featuring 1.38 mm symmetrical bezels all around. It supports full brightness DC dimming and promises a 10% reduction in power consumption. Plus, it boasts an impressive peak brightness of 3,200 nits, thanks to the custom M9 materials utilized in its design. In terms of battery, the standard Xiaomi 15 packs a 5500 mAh battery while the Xiaomi 15 Pro includes a larger 6100 mAh battery. It further supports 90W fast wired charging and 50W wireless charging to compete against its competition. Overall, the Xiaomi 15 series is a powerful phone due to house Snapdragon 8 Elite chip inside.
3OnePlus 13
OnePlus is another reputed brand that launches its flagship phone every year. This year the company will launch its OnePlus 13 with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. The phone will have a comparatively larger 6000 mAh battery with 100W SuperVOOC wired charging and 50W wireless charging. In terms of memory, it will include a whopping 24GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage matching the current standards.
The phone sports a 6.82-inch BOE X2 display at 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification. It further adds QHD+ resolution and Dolby Vision support. Overall, it is BOE’s one of the finest panels available in the current market. So, there shouldn’t be any compromise made as far as quality is concerned.
The camera department is handled by the triple 50MP sensors, where the Sony LYT-808 is a primary sensor combined with a 50MP telephoto and 50MP ultrawide lens. The telephoto lens uses a dual-prism solution instead of a traditional periscope design, making it more compact and easier to fit within a slimmer body. Overall, OnePlus 13 brings top-notch specifications as one would expect from a flagship phone.
4Honor Magic 7
Honor Magic 7 series, launching on October 30, is another powerful smartphone to arrive with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. The series includes two smartphones; the Honor Magic 7 and Honor Magic 7 Pro. Speaking of the display, the standard Magic 7 brings a 1.5k OLED display, while the pro uses a 2K OLED display. In terms of storage, the Magic 7 is likely to arrive with 512GB and 1TB storage options, while the Pro variant will include 256GB, 512GB and 1TB storage under the hood.
The Honor Magic 7 Pro opted for a triple-camera setup at the rear, including a periscope telephoto lens. The device also includes a dual-camera cutout at the front, supporting 3D face unlock. This is a very unique integration by Honor, just like Apple did with its iPhone. The company also claims to include advanced AI features in its Honor Magic 7 series. The Pro variant includes a 5800 mAh battery with 100W fast wired charging support as well as 66W wireless charging. Overall, the Honor Magic 7 series is very capable in every aspect.
5Realme GT7 Pro
As we all know, the Realme “GT” is a performance-oriented series, which mainly targets gamers. The company plans its next-generation phone under this lineup named Realme GT7 Pro. The phone comes with a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display at 120Hz refresh. Unsurprisingly, the smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor combined with Adreno 830 GPU. The phone is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on either side and comes with IP68/69 protection against water and dust.
Furthermore, the phone boasts a triple rear camera setup, where the primary lens is a 50MP sensor combined with a 50MP periscope telephoto lens and an 8MP ultrawide sensor. The front side is surrounded by a 16MP shooter to capture selfies. The camera department seems to be very promising. Apart from that, the phone includes a massive 6500 mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. Due to the bigger battery, the phone is slightly compromised in the weight department, which makes it heavy with 222 grams weight. However, a bigger battery will help it last longer while playing long gaming seasons.
Conclusion
By wrapping it up, the Snapdragon 8 Elite is a major leap forward in mobile performance, delivering notable improvements in processing power, AI capabilities, and power efficiency. Built on an advanced manufacturing process, it optimizes both CPU and GPU performance, enabling smoother gaming, faster multitasking, and enhanced camera functionalities across flagship smartphones. The integrated AI engine excels in real-time processing, from optimizing photography to powering new features in virtual assistants and language models.
Undoubtedly, many flagship phones will take advantage of this powerful chip, whether it is IQOO 13, Xiaomi 15, OnePlus 13, Honor Magic 7 series, or other similar category phones. But the one thing you have to keep in mind, the new chip comes with an increased cost. That is why the new phones will cost you comparatively more money. If you want to take advantage of the latest technology, you have to pay more money. What are your thoughts? Please do let us know in the below comment section!
