It has been a while since Qualcomm introduced a toned-down Snapdragon 8 series chip with the Snapdragon 870 in 2021. For 2024, Qualcomm is using its “s” branding once again with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which positions itself as an affordable alternative to the 8 Gen 2 and 8 Gen 3 processors. READ MORE: […]
In comparing flagship chips, MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 is very close to what the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has to offer. Early tests of the Dimensity 9300 revealed throttling issues, but this has been resolved despite MediaTek’s ambitious idea of not putting any efficiency cores. READ MORE: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Rival Dimensity 9300 Only Uses […]
Aside from the Redmi K70E (that’s expected to debut globally as the POCO X6 Pro), Xiaomi also announced the standard Redmi K70 and its Pro version in China. We’re not sure about their possible global availability (and if they will launch as POCO devices), but both phones are interesting on paper. Common features between the […]
After Qualcomm showcased its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor that powers the Xiaomi 14 series, it is MediaTek’s turn to unveil its flagship processor with the Dimensity 9300. While both flagship chips emphasize maximizing the power of AI, MediaTek went for an unusual approach of only equipping large cores on the Dimensity 9300. Its […]
Right after Qualcomm released official benchmarks for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the Xiaomi 14 series was announced in China as the first device to use Qualcomm’s flagship chip. Both the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro have flat frame sides and Leica-branded triple rear cameras, with the Pro version going for a more subtle curved […]
This year’s Snapdragon Summit has officially unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 as Qualcomm’s new chip that will power 2024 premium flagship phones. While performance improvements are expected compared to the previous-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Qualcomm is taking cues from Google’s playbook in its big bet on AI. One of the main highlights of […]
While nubia has a powerful gaming flagship with the Red Magic 8S, the brand has a camera-focused flagship with the Z50S Pro. Unlike the Red Magic 8S, the Z50S Pro has a camera-focused design, with a leatherette texture on the back panel to give it a classic camera look. As a camera-focused flagship, the main […]
Looks like Qualcomm is following Samsung’s footsteps in making their launches a month earlier, as they have revealed that the 2023 Snapdragon Summit–which usually happens every November–will happen instead from October 24 to 26. With Snapdragon Summit set to be held in October, this possibly means that the launch of the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen […]
While reports of the Nothing Phone (2) using a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor have been in the rumor mill for quite some time, founder and CEO Carl Pei himself confirmed that its next phone will indeed use the 2022 flagship chip. While it does not come as a surprise–after all, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen […]
As a follow-up to the flagship Dimensity 9200 last year, MediaTek announces its mid-year update with a Plus version. Billed as a contender to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (specifically, the made-for-Galaxy version found on the S23 series), the Dimensity 9200+ improves on its non-Plus model by having higher clock speeds on its performance CPU […]
What are the most common issues or reasons to replace a smartphone? Other than breakages due to falls, many often say that running out of storage is a clear sign of an upgrade. But what if we told you that the POCO F5 Pro is the company’s first smartphone with 512GB of storage onboard, alongside […]
While we’re waiting for more details about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which is rumored to have a 3.7Ghz peak clock speed, MediaTek wants to make sure it can still keep up with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The Dimensity 9200 is a promising flagship-tier chip on its own, and the upcoming Dimensity 9200+ aims […]