Tag: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

April 15, 2024
Xiaomi 14 Civi Launch Nears, Gains TUV Certification
Xiaomi recently unveiled their Civi 4 Pro smartphone in China, boasting an eye-catching design and numerous impressive features such as its dual front camera system and Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip which was specifically developed to excel in flagship devices.
Rumors swirl of an imminent launch for Xiaomi 14 Civi smartphones
Although Xiaomi has yet to officially reveal plans for an international release of their device, speculation suggests that it might soon debut in India under the moniker Xiaomi 14 Civi. Recent sightings of it on TUV certification websites point towards this possibility.
Model numbers “24053PY09C” and “24053PY09I” associated with Xiaomi CIVI 4 Pro indicate its arrival to Indian market. Unfortunately, no global variant was certified yet but specifications will likely match closely to that of Civi 4 Pro.
Specifications for Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro
Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro features an AMOLED display with curved edges measuring 6.55-inches in diagonal size that offers resolution up to 1.5K at 120Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of 3000nits peak brightness, dual selfie camera system consisting of both primary (32MP primary lens) and ultrawide lenses with 32MP sensors, respectively.
Leica optimized its rear camera setup with an OmniVision OV50E primary camera equipped with OIS, 12MP ultra-wide lens and 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom – as well as LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage and an impressive 4,700mAh battery with fast charging capability 67W fast charging capability and in-screen fingerprint scanner, metal frame heat dissipation unit heat dissipation unit heat dissipation unit heat dissipation unit heat dissipation unit heat dissipation unit heat dissipation unit heat dissipation unit heat dissipation unit heat dissipation unit heat dissipation unit heat dissipation unit heat dissipation unit heat dissipipation unit heat dissipating unit while operating Android 14.
Tags: 14 Civi, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, Xiaomi, Xiaomi Civi 4
April 11, 2024
iQOO Z9 Turbo Performance Revealed on Geekbench Before Launch
iQOO is gearing up to introduce its latest Z9 series, which will include the iQOO Z9x, iQOO Z9, and iQOO Z9 Turbo models, in China on April 24. Prior to its official release, the iQOO Z9 Turbo was discovered on the Geekbench database, revealing its performance metrics.
Performance Insights
According to the Geekbench listing, the iQOO Z9 Turbo, identified by the model number V2352A, achieved scores of 1,975 points in the single-core test and 5,208 points in the multi-core test using Geekbench 6. Powered by the newly launched Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor and supporting up to 16 GB of RAM, this device follows the trail of the processor’s presence in the Xiaomi CIVI 4 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 3.
Benchmark Scores and Features
iQOO proudly announces that the iQOO Z9 Turbo has obtained an impressive AnTuTu score of 1,764,028 points, positioning it as a strong contender for the top spot on AnTuTu’s flagship killer rankings. While the Geekbench listing lacks in-depth specifics, earlier reports hinted at a 6.78-inch flat OLED screen offering a 1.5K resolution display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Anticipated features include up to 512 GB of onboard UFS 4.0 storage, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a rear setup comprising a 50-megapixel primary camera alongside an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera.
Tags: flagship smartphones, iQOO Z9 Turbo, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
April 10, 2024
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Impresses with Top Flagship Chip
Motorola plans on unveiling a smartphone from their Edge 50 series soon; anticipated as the premium Edge 50 Ultra model, its specifications were listed on GeekBench before any official unveiling ceremony took place, providing us with some impressive information.
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Specifications
GeekBench recently caught wind that the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra was sporting high-end components. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, with 12GB RAM and an Adreno 735 GPU installed resulting in single core tests scoring 1947 points and multi core tests scoring 5149 respectively.
Android 14 Operating System and Design Teasers
GeekBench also revealed that Motorola Edge 50 Ultra will run Android 14 operating system out-of-the-box, as reported. Early previews for this device hinted at its curved display using videos. Reports suggested it might actually be rebranded version of Moto X50 Ultra that has yet to launch in China with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC powering it.
Features and Expectations
The Moto X50 Ultra is expected to feature an eye-catching 6.7-inch POLED display with 1.5K resolution and an eye-popping 144Hz refresh rate, along with a 50MP triple camera system in its rear view mirror and possibly 4,500mAh batteries that support fast wired charging or 50W wireless fast charging (more details coming soon!). Stay tuned for any future developments on this upcoming smartphone!
Tags: Edge 50 Ultra, Motorola, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
April 10, 2024
iQOO Z9 Turbo Launch Date Confirmed – Set to Rival Redmi Turbo 3
On April 24, China will see an official unveiling of the iQOO Z9 Turbo smartphone – marking another addition to Z-series phones featuring powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. Competition with other similar offerings include Redmi Turbo 3 and soon-to-be released Realme GT Neo 6.
Reports indicate that alongside its Turbo model, iQOO may also release variants equipped with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and 6 Gen 1. However, it remains uncertain whether these will make their debut simultaneously with this Turbo edition.
Rumored Specifications of IQOO Z9 Turbo
IQOO has verified key specifications of the Z9 Turbo, including its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, an ample 6,000mAh battery capacity and 6K VC heat dissipation system with 6K V-Cooling fan technology for heat dissipation, along with its dedicated graphics chip and reports indicating its OLED display will feature 1.5K resolution with fast refresh rate (144Hz refresh), 2160Hz PWM dimming feature and in-screen fingerprint sensors – among many other things.
Rumor has it that Z9 Turbo may feature 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5x RAM coupled with 1 TB UFS 4.0 storage, operating on OriginOS 4-based Android 14 with 16MP front camera and dual back cameras featuring one 50-MP main shooter with OIS support – although pricing details have yet to be made public.
Tags: High-End Smartphone Features, iQOO Z9 Turbo, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
April 9, 2024
iQOO Z9 Turbo: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 6,000mAh Battery
iQOO will introduce their affordable flagship phone, the Z9 Turbo, this month in China. Through Weibo posts showcasing images displaying its rear design, chipset, battery capacity and various specifications iQOO revealed new details regarding their launch event.
Design Details Revealed
Initial views of the iQOO Z9 Turbo reveal its striking flat edges and rectangular camera module housing two cameras as well as OIS logo, flanked by dual tone dual LED flash lighting positioned adjacent. This device recalls in its aesthetic a simplified version of iQOO 12 series designs.
Cutting-Edge Features
The iQOO Z9 Turbo will become one of the first devices to integrate Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, an improved variant of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, last month with Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro being introduced as its world first SD8sG3 phone in China; Redmi Turbo 3, set for release April 10, will also rely on this chipset.
Advanced Specifications
Beyond its chipset, the iQOO Z9 Turbo will boast an independent graphics chip, 6K VC heat dissipation system and substantial 6,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. Leaks indicate the device may feature a 6.78-inch flat OLED display featuring 1.5K resolution at 144Hz refresh rate as well as 12GB/16GB LPDDR5x RAM respectively with up to 512GB UFS storage for both front-facing and ultra wide dual cameras of 16 MP + 8MP respectively for its dual camera setups.
Tags: Flagship phones, iQOO Z9 Turbo, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
April 8, 2024
Redmi Turbo 3: GM Reveals Reasons for Price Above $300
Xiaomi subsidiary Redmi will unveil the Redmi Turbo 3 on April 10, positioning itself as a performance-oriented midrange offering with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset support.
Redmi Turbo 3 Pricing
Contrary to expectations for an ultra-budget Redmi device price point, General Manager Wang Teng recently indicated in a Weibo post that Redmi’s Turbo 3 will likely exceed 2000 Yuan (roughly $290 USD). He attributes this change in strategy mainly due to Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Series Processors being one of the costliest components found within.
Understanding The Pricing Strategy
Teng notes that even previous Snapdragon 8 series chips, including last year’s Gen 2 models, start at an approximate minimum price of 2300 yuan currently; hence it seems implausible that Redmi Turbo 3 will cost less than 2000 yuan.
Redmi Turbo 3 Specifications
Redmi Turbo 3 offers an elegant design featuring gently rounded corners, metal framing, and prominent camera cutouts on its rear side. Measuring only 7.8mm thin and weighing just 179g, its AMOLED display boasts 1.5K resolution with minimal bezels; powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset for optimal performance; available variants will boast up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage capacities.
Rage Engine 3.0 stands out in performance benchmarks like AnTuTu and prioritizes sustainable gaming capabilities through efficient cooling mechanisms and software optimization with its revolutionary Rage Engine v3.
Battery capacity remains unclear, though an expected 5000mAh capacity with 90W fast charging is expected. Camera details remain elusive; speculations based on possible rebranded models (Poco F6) suggest there could be one primary 50MP sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens and two 2MP macro lenses.
Tags: Performance-oriented smartphone, Redmi Turbo 3, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
April 8, 2024
iQOO Z9 Turbo Launch Teased This Month to Rival Redmi Turbo 3
Tech enthusiasts have taken notice of this month’s lineup of mid-range smartphone releases, starting with Motorola Edge 50 Pro’s debut. Since then, China is also seeing several mid-range phone offerings such as Redmi Turbo 3, Realme GT Neo 6 SE and Oppo A3 Pro release later in this week.
iQOO Z9 5G Unveiling
With great anticipation building, iQOO is set to unveil their latest smartphone: the iQOO Z9 Turbo. Product manager for iQOO’s Z-series, Xeng Ching hinted at this anticipated debut through Weibo posts; one such post mentioned an official confirmation of device name of Z9 Turbo as being its moniker (something which did not happen with previous devices like Z10 Pro which debuted back in April).
Anticipated Features and Specifics
Official confirmation may take some time, but reports indicate that the iQOO Z9 Turbo may come equipped with Qualcomm’s recently unveiled Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip – something Redmi Turbo 3 also plans on doing. Thus setting off direct competition between these devices.
The iQOO Z9 Turbo may feature a 6.78-inch flat OLED display featuring 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate and 2160Hz PWM dimming; in-built fingerprint sensors may provide added security features.
The smartphone will come in two RAM configurations – 12GB and 16GB – both paired with 512GB storage. Users should expect a powerful 6,000mAh battery capable of 80W fast charging; and with respect to camera specs, users could look forward to 50-megapixel primary, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and 16 MP front facing cameras as potential camera capabilities on board the iQOO smartphone. Additional information regarding its launch could emerge through official communication channels run by iQOO; so stay up-to-date.
Tags: iQOO Z9 Turbo, Smartphone launches, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
April 8, 2024
Redmi Turbo 3 Overview: Design, Specs, Camera & Latest Updates
Redmi is set to introduce their latest flagship smartphone – Redmi Turbo 3 – into domestic markets on April 10. This device marks a departure from Redmi Note series products to introduce their Turbo series of devices (Redmi Note 11T Pro and Note 12 Turbo are included), in an attempt to streamline consumer product options and simplifying offerings for buyers.
Design & Display
Redmi has released images teasing the design and display of their Turbo 3 smartphone, showing a device featuring flat edges with slightly rounded corners for improved grip. On its back sits two large camera sensor cutouts flanked by one smaller cutout equipped with an LED ring — suggesting its material could possibly be metal; thickness measures 7.8mm while it weighs only 179 grams with SGS five-star drop protection capability and features thin bezels around a 1.5K resolution display; details regarding size have yet to be disclosed.
Specs And Performance
Redmi Turbo 3 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, reaching 1.75 million points on AnTuTu and setting new standards in its category. Furthermore, its Rage Engine 3.0 enhances gaming performance, and the Ice Cooling thermal management system helps prevent thermal throttling during extended gaming sessions. Plus there’s fast 90W charging support plus Xiaomi HyperOS version 14.
Camera
Redmi Turbo 3 should feature an 18-bit ISP to bring vibrant colors and improve AI capabilities to its camera system, according to reports. Although specific camera details remain undisclosed, reports indicate a similar setup as found on Poco F6, including 50 MP primary lens camera, an 8 MP ultrawide lens lens, and 2MP macro lenses for macro photography purposes.
Tags: Redmi Note 13 Turbo, Redmi Turbo 3, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
April 8, 2024
Redmi Turbo 3 Reveals Ultra-Thin Bezels & Confirmed Dimensions
Redmi will unveil its Redmi Turbo 3 smartphone on April 11 in China, marking Xiaomi’s second phone to feature Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip after Civi 4 Pro. Recently shared images provided a sneak peak into its design.
Redmi Turbo 3 Design Teasers
Redmi Turbo 3 features ultrathin bezels on all four sides and flat edges measuring just 7.8mm thick – all while remaining light at only 179 grams!
Redmi Turbo 3 features, according to Redmi’s official images, include dual speakers as well as an infrared blaster located on its top edge. Redmi has confirmed that in addition to red variant, there will also be green and black options of this smartphone available in their showrooms.
Redmi Turbo 3 Specifics Overview.
The Turbo 3 will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip to deliver premium performance at an accessible price point. When released it could feature 16 GB of RAM and 1TB of storage with both LPDDR5x memory modules and UFS 4.0 storage being considered options for its launch configuration.
Redmi Turbo 3 may feature an OLED panel measuring 6.67-inches with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, running HyperOS-based Android 14 operating system and accommodating for 90W fast charging capabilities. It may feature a 5,000mAh battery.
Redmi Turbo 3 may feature two camera systems; its front cam could feature 20 MP while its back camera may boast 50MP Sony IMX882, 8MP ultra wide lens IMX355 ultrawide lens and 2-MP macro cameras for optimal image capture.
At its April 10 launch event, Xiaomi will also unveil the Redmi Pad Pro tablet computer and speculates that Redmi Turbo 3 may become Poco F6 worldwide; furthermore, Pad Pro may make its global debut as first Poco-branded tablet worldwide.
Tags: Flagship-level Performance, Redmi Turbo 3, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
April 7, 2024
Understanding the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3: Is the “s” for Small?
Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (SM8635), positioning it as an affordable yet capable alternative to its flagship counterpart – the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The "s" variant offers simplified feature set intended to appeal to budget-minded buyers.
Size and Configuration
A recent set of images published by ITHome show the dimensions of SoCs such as Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Interestingly, its footprint measures 8.40×10.66mm which represents 34.73% less area compared to 10.71×12.81mm footprint of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.
Cache and Processing
Alongside its physical size reductions, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 features a more modest cache configuration. Notably, L2 cache for its ultra-large X4 core has been cut back from 2MB to 1MB; similar changes were seen across L2, L3, and SLC sizes.
Compare Specifications and Comparisons.
While TSMC’s 4nm process enables Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, featuring multiple CPU cores with specific clock speeds, and various core configurations with different clock rates; Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 uses similar hardware but features different core configurations as well as less powerful Adreno 735 GPU. Furthermore, there may also be limitations with memory support, video capabilities and network speeds when compared with its premium counterpart.
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 stands as a solid processor, likely providing sufficient performance for daily tasks. Its specs appear tailored towards making this an economical option for mid-range flagship smartphones.
Tags: budget-friendly, Qualcomm, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3