Major Android release just made your current phone look massively inferior

24 October 2023 , 19:09

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (Image: QUALCOMM)

If you've just splashed out on a new Android phone you might want to stop reading. A massive boost to these popular call makers has just been announced that will make upcoming devices way more powerful than anything that's currently available in UK stores.

The upgrade is all thanks to US firm Qualcomm who has just revealed its latest and greatest processor called the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

A chip might not sound that thrilling but this brain does way more than just making sure your device runs smoothly.

The Gen 3 not only offers a 20% speed boost over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 but also offers improved photography, better AI and gaming that looks set to give next-gen consoles such as the PS5 a run for their money.

Phones that feature this new brain will get photographic features such as Photo Expansion which magically extends backgrounds via a simple tap on the screen.

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For those who prefer shooting video on their devices, Qualcomm is promising better movies thanks to the ability to boost the brightness of footage filmed at night and even erase people who have meandered into the frame via a simple tap on the screen.

Zoom Anyplace - which is powered by Samsung’s first 200 MP image sensor optimised for Snapdragon - now allows the capture of multiple videos, object tracking, and 2x and 4x zoom—all in 4K

And anyone who loves posting on social media is sure to like the introduction of Vlogger’s View. This lets you share both your selfie camera and rear camera video simultaneously so you can narrate while showing people where you are.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (QUALCOMM)

So that's the camera and AI but what about power and gaming?

As we mentioned earlier the Gen 3 is around 20 percent faster than before and that's great news for anyone who likes to play games on the move.

Thanks to this latest processor, phones will be able to show action with more detail without the action slowing down.

Features such as lifelike multi-source lighting and lag-free graphics from an unprecedented 240 FPS on 240 Hz displays should make the mobile in your pocket feel a little more like a PS5 console.

“Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 infuses high-performance AI across the entire system to deliver premium-level performance and extraordinary experiences to consumers. This platform unlocks a new era of generative AI enabling users to generate unique content, help with productivity, and other breakthrough use cases.” said Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager of mobile handsets, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Each year, we set out to design leading features and technologies that will power our latest Snapdragon 8-series mobile platform and the next generation of flagship Android devices. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers.”

Flagship Android devices powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 are expected to be available in the coming weeks.

It's been confirmed that manufacturers including ASUS, Honor, iQOO, MEIZU, NIO, Nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, realme, Redmi, RedMagic, Sony, vivo, Xiaomi, and ZTE will all feature the Gen 3 so watch this space.

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