Qualcomm recently unveiled its latest high-end smartphone processor, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, showcasing its focus on AI technology. This new chipset is designed to deliver top-tier capabilities for on-device generative AI features, photography, and gaming experiences.
Key features of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset include:
– Always-sensing ISP for improved image processing
– Realistic mobile gaming experience
– Breakthrough connectivity
– Lossless high-definition sound
– Powerful on-device generative AI features
The chipset is manufactured using cutting-edge 4nm technology and boasts a Cortex-X4 prime core clocked at 3GHz, four performance cores (up to 2.8GHz), and three efficiency cores (up to 2GHz). Additionally, it features a Qualcomm Spectra ISP for enhanced image signal processing.
Qualcomm also confirmed support for multiple AI models such as Baichuan-7B, Llama 2, Gemini Nano, and Zhipu ChatGLM within the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset.
Other notable capabilities of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 include:
– Support for triple video capture from HDR image sensors
– Display support for 4K @60Hz and QHD+ @144Hz on-device
– Up to 8K UHD @30Hz and up to 1080 @240Hz maximum external display support
– LP-DDR5x memory support (up to 4200MHz) with up to 24GB RAM capacity
Several smartphone manufacturers have already confirmed that their upcoming devices will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. Brands like Honor, iQOO, realme, Redmi, and Xiaomi are among those set to release phones equipped with this advanced chipset in the near future. Stay tuned as the first phones featuring the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 are expected to be announced in the coming months.
