Honor is all set to unveil its 300 series on December 2. The design of the Honor 300 Ultra has already been officially shown, while images of the standard version were leaked earlier.
Geekbench Listing Reveals Specs
Recently, the supposed Honor 300 Pro appeared on Geekbench. We knew this phone would feature last year’s top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, but the listing has brought out some surprising details. Let’s dive into the clock speeds.
Snapdragon 8 Gen3 Chip Details
The Honor 300 Pro is built with a setup that includes one 3.05 GHz X4 super core, five 2.96 GHz A720 large cores, and two 2.04 GHz A520 medium cores. In comparison, the typical Snapdragon 8 Gen3 setup consists of a 3.3 GHz X4 core, three 3.2 GHz A720 cores, and two 3.0 GHz A720 cores, plus two 2.3 GHz A520 cores. Both versions utilize the same Adreno 750 GPU.
Thus, all CPU cores in the rumored Honor 300 Pro have much lower clock speeds than the standard chip configuration. It’s worth noting that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is a high-end chipset from the previous year and is capable of handling nearly all demanding games, while the Honor 300 series is aimed at the mid-range market.
Performance Expectations
This may suggest that the device doesn’t have the most effective cooling system (which might be essential for the peak clock speeds of the 8 Gen 3 chip), and the reduced clock speeds may be a strategy to find the right balance between performance and heat management for the phone.
The Honor 300 Pro test device comes with 16GB of RAM and runs Android 15. It achieved a single-core score of 2141 points and a multi-core score of 6813 points.
For reference, the Xiaomi 14 Pro, which also employs the Snapdragon 8 Gen3, averages a single-core score of 2066 points and a multi-core score of 6556 points, with some maximum scores reaching 2300 points and 6900 points, respectively.
Real-World Performance
It’s crucial to understand that in regular use, smartphones seldom reach the peak clock speeds of their chips. Geekbench evaluates the chip's maximum performance in a controlled setting, but in daily tasks, users probably won’t notice a significant performance difference compared to models with higher clock speeds.
Therefore, the downclocking of the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 in the Honor 300 Pro might not lead to a meaningful performance dip for average users. Instead, it should provide a more efficient and thermally stable experience, making it a solid option for those seeking strong performance without the issues of overheating.
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