Qualcomm Snapdragon processors are ruling the Android industry all over the globe. Whether it is a budget smartphone or a flagship smartphone, Snapdragon processors have made their impact everywhere. In 2022, we got to see the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ processor in some of the best Android smartphones like Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, OnePlus 10 Pro, iQOO 9T, Vivo X80 Pro and more. Both these Chipsets performed well in the Indian as well as the global markets. Now, Qualcomm has recently launched the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, which is set to rule the Android world in 2023.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor is paired with Adreno 740 graphics processing unit (GPU). The processor will most probably be based on the 4nm process. While the official launch of the processor happened just a few hours ago, rumours have already suggested half a dozen phones that will ship with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. Here we will talk about all the upcoming phones that will most probably get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. But before that, we will share some interesting facts that will help you understand the capabilities of the latest Qualcomm flagship processor.

Features of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor that you should check out

• Robust architecture: The latest Kyro architecture of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC has a tri-cluster architecture. It consists of a new Cortex-X3 at a clock speed of 3.2GHz. The best part about the processor is that it offers high-octane performance without compromising the battery life. In terms of performance, the SoC is 35 percent faster than its predecessor. When it comes to power efficiency, the company claimed that the users will see up to a 40 percent boost.

• Qualcomm Sensing Hub: The Qualcomm Sensing Hub features dual AI processors that support for custom wake words. In addition to that, the developers will also have the ability to unlock more capabilities with the Qualcomm AI Stack. The sensing hub includes sensors, various connectivity standards, voice/audio support, and more.

• Snapdragon Connect: Snapdragon has induced AI capabilities to enhance the connectivity aspects. This will allow faster upload and download speeds with relatively low latency along with considerable battery efficiency. The Snapdragon X70 5G Modem also supports 4CC and 5G dual SIM along with dual activity. The FastConnect 7800 provides next-gen Wi-Fi 7 with High Band Simultaneous (HBS) multi-link with download speeds up to 5.8Gbps.

• Snapdragon Elite Gaming: The way gaming is getting more and more dominant in the smartphone industry, processor-producing companies are supposed to focus on this aspect too. Keeping it the way it is, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has better performing stats as compared to its predecessor by 25% along with 45% efficient battery. The UnrealEngine 5 MetaHumans framework will provide photorealistic human characters in the game.

• Snapdragon Sound: Qualcomm has never missed out on offering high-quality audio optimization on its processors. With the Snapdragon Sound, the processor supports 48Khz lossless music streaming and dynamic spatial audio. The audio tech will be able to collect head movements and adjust the sound to deliver a life-like experience while playing supportive multimedia and games.

Best upcoming phones with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor

• Motorola X40
• iQOO 11 series
• Xiaomi 13 series
• OnePlus 11
• Realme GT 3 Pro
• Vivo X90 Pro+

One of the best upcoming phones with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor is IQOO 11 Series.

iQOO 11 and iQOO 11 Pro:

Source: Smartprix