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Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform

Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform with with generative AI, faster performance, and 240 fps gaming experience, support for Wi-Fi 7

Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform

In the latest announcement at the Snapdragon Summit,  Qualcomm unveils a new latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC with generative AI, faster performance, and exceptional gaming capabilities. Here in this article, you'll read about its features and availability in flagship devices.

Availability

Flagship Android devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 are expected to hit the market in the coming weeks. Renowned global OEMs and smartphone brands, including ASUS, Honor, iQOO, MEIZU, NIO, Nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, realme, Redmi, RedMagic, Sony, Vivo, Xiaomi, and ZTE, are set to adopt this advanced technology.

Power-Packed Features

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC comes equipped with the Qualcomm AI engine, featuring an improved Hexagon NPU that boasts a remarkable 98 percent increase in speed and a 40 percent improvement in efficiency. Operating on a 4nm processing technology, the Qualcomm Kryo CPU delivers up to 3.3 GHz, offering 30 percent faster and 20 percent more efficient performance. With five Performance cores reaching speeds of up to 3.2 GHz and two Efficiency cores topping out at 2.3 GHz, this chip delivers unparalleled power.

In terms of gaming, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is a game-changer, featuring hardware-accelerated ray tracing with global illumination and promising an impressive 240 fps gaming experience on supported displays. The Qualcomm Adreno GPU, 25 percent faster and more efficient than its predecessor, ensures a seamless gaming experience.

Enhancing Photography with AI

This chip takes mobile photography to the next level with a suite of AI-powered features. It introduces the Video Object Eraser by Arcsoft, allowing users to remove unwanted elements and individuals from videos. 

Additionally, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 offers new zoom capabilities powered by Samsung's 200-megapixel image sensor, optimized for Snapdragon, enabling multiple video capture, object tracking, and 2X and 4X zoom. Dolby HDR support and Photo Expansion, which enhances photos with the help of AI, round out the impressive photography enhancements.

Supercharged Connectivity

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 leverages the Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 System, the same system found in its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. This system provides support for Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 5.4. Notably, this chip also introduces the Snapdragon X75 5G Modem-RF System, boasting the world's first 5G modem with an integrated AI tensor hardware accelerator.

Music enthusiasts will be pleased to know that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 supports 24-bit 96 kHz lossless music over Bluetooth, USB Version 3.1 Gen 2, USB Type-C, and UFS 4.0 storage. This ensures a high-quality audio experience for those who value exceptional sound.

In conclusion, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is set to revolutionize the mobile technology landscape. With generative AI, faster performance, enhanced gaming capabilities, and advanced photography features, it promises an exceptional smartphone experience. Its availability in flagship devices by various global manufacturers further solidifies its significance in the industry.