Qualcomm to Unveil New Snapdragon Chips on March 18

Qualcomm is gearing up to launch new additions to its popular Snapdragon processor line. The company has announced an event in China on March 18th specifically focused on introducing next-generation flagship chips.

The star of the show is expected to be the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (SM8635) SoC. Rumors suggest this chip will boast an architecture similar to the current Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but with a key difference: the inclusion of a Cortex-X4 core. This could translate to improved performance for users.

In terms of technical specifications, leaks suggest the 8s Gen 3 will pack a 1 x 3.01GHz Cortex-X4 core alongside 4 x 2.61GHz Cortex-A720 cores and 3x 1.84GHz Cortex-A520 cores for handling various tasks efficiently. The graphics processing unit (GPU) is also rumored to be an Adreno 735.

Qualcomm New Snapdragon Chips

Qualcomm is also expected to unveil the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (SM7675) at the event. This chip is said to follow a similar architectural approach as the 8s Gen 3, but with distinct clock speeds. The 7+ Gen 3 is rumored to feature a 1 x 2.9GHz Cortex-X4 core, 4 x 2.61GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and 3x 1.9GHz Cortex-A520 cores, along with an Adreno 732 GPU.

Based on whispers in the tech industry, several smartphone manufacturers are poised to integrate these new Snapdragon chips into their upcoming devices. The Realme GT Neo 6 is rumored to be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, while the Neo 6 SE might utilize the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. Other potential contenders include the Redmi Note 13 Turbo, smartphones from the upcoming iQOO Neo 9 series, and the Vivo Pad 3, all possibly packing the 8s Gen 3.

Qualcomm Snapdragon March 18 Event

Xiaomi is also suspected to be jumping on the bandwagon with a new Civi 4 phone (model number 24053PY09C) powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, as per recent TENAA certifications. The OnePlus Ace 3V (or potentially Nord 4/5) might be equipped with the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, according to rumors. We should have a clearer picture of which devices will sport these new processors once they are officially launched next week.

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