A good processor is integral to a smartphone’s performance and longevity. Most OEMs prefer Snapdragon’s premium chipsets for their flagship offerings. This makes sense when you consider that the numbers produced by Qualcomm’s elite chipsets consistently overshadow their peers. Its 2024 flagship chipset, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, powers most of the premium smartphones of the year. Let’s take a look at the best smartphones that draw power from this processor.
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iQOO 12
Price: Rs 49,999 on iQOO.com
The iQOO 12 was the first smartphone to be launched with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and it remains the only smartphone priced under Rs 50,000 to be powered by this processor. The gaming specialist uses the iQOO Supercomputing Chip Q1 alongside Snapdragon’s processor to put forward a segment-defining performance. Its 6K VC four-zone cooling system ensures that you’re able to play games at the highest graphics without worrying about the internal temperature of the smartphone. The smartphone’s rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 64MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultrawide sensor. It packs a 5,000mAh battery pack and supports 120W wired charging. Read our iQOO 12 review to learn more about the smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Price: Rs 1,21,999 on Samsung.com
Only the ‘Ultra’ model in the Samsung Galaxy S24 smartphone series is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The vanilla and Plus variants are packed with Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2400 SoC. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is unanimously considered to be the most well-rounded Android smartphone on the market. It flaunts a 6.8-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2,600 nits. Its rear camera array consists of a 200MP primary shooter, a 10MP telephoto lens, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultrawide lens. The 200MP shooter can record 8K videos at 24/30fps. Read our review of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to learn more about its everyday performance.
OnePlus 12
Price: Rs 64,999 on OnePlus.in
The latest flagship smartphone from OnePlus is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. You also get the Buds Pro 2 TWS for free upon purchasing the smartphone through the official OnePlus e-store. We reviewed the OnePlus 12 soon after it was released and were quite pleased with its everyday performance. The smartphone has a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 4,500 nits of peak brightness. Its round rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 64MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 48MP ultrawide sensor. The smartphone is packed with a 5,400mAh battery which supports 100W wired charging. Unlike its predecessor, the OnePlus 12 can be charged wirelessly. The smartphone supports 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.
Xiaomi 14
Price: Rs 59,999 on Mi.com
The base variant in the Xiaomi 14 Series is a great deal at Rs 60,000. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and flaunts a 6.36-inch LTPO OLED display which can reach a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The smartphone is available in a single 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant. Known for its cutting camera system, the Xiaomi 14 rocks three 50MP lenses for the primary, ultrawide, and telephoto cameras. The punch-hole cutout on the display houses a 32MP selfie camera. The smartphone has a 4,610mAh battery pack and supports 90W wired charging. Read our review of the Xiaomi 14 to learn more about its performance.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Price: Rs 1,09,999 on Samsung.com
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is one of the most affordable foldable smartphones to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. It features a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 1,600 nits of peak brightness. Flipping the phone open reveals a 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,600 nits of peak brightness. The dual camera setup alongside the cover display houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 12MP ultrawide lens. A 10MP selfie camera lies inside the punch-hole cutout on the inner display. Due to its compact form factor, the Flip6 packs a 4,000 mAh battery unit. Its charging speed is limited to 25W. Read our review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 to learn more about the smartphone’s battery life!
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Price: Rs 1,64,999 on Samsung.com
The stellar Galaxy Z Fold6 flaunts a massive 7.6-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X inner display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,600 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. We reviewed the Galaxy Z Fold6 soon after its launch and were very impressed by the raw power it was able to generate. The smartphone is able to seamlessly switch between the two displays and can carry out several multiple tasks on the larger inner display. To top it off, the smartphone also has the latest Galaxy AI set of features. The rear camera panel of the smartphone houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 10MP telephoto sensor.
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
Price: Rs 1,59,999 on Vivo.com
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is the smartphone in the OEM’s lineup to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Even the flagship Vivo X100 Pro utilises a MediaTek chipset. We reviewed the Vivo X Fold3 Pro back in September and found it to be one of the best foldable smartphones for the money. Unlike other foldables, the X Fold3 Pro does not make any compromises on its rear camera array. The smartphone flaunts a 50MP primary shooter, a 64MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultrawide sensor.
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Conclusion
These are the best smartphones that are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. If you don’t want to splurge a lot of money for this chipset, we’d suggest waiting a few months for iQOO and OnePlus to launch their new flagship killers powered by this processor. If you think we missed a smartphone that deserves to be on this list, let us know in the comments!
