Qualcomm Technologies introduced the Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, poised to bring top-tier capabilities to a wider range of Android flagship smartphones, promising exceptional premium experiences. The latest platform offers a suite of marquee features, including robust on-device generative AI capabilities, an always-sensing image signal processor (ISP), immersive mobile gaming, cutting-edge connectivity, and high-definition sound without loss.
Below are the main features of Snapdragon 8s Gen 3:
- On-Device Generative AI: The platform boasts powerful on-device generative AI features, enabling advanced photography capabilities and fostering creativity and productivity in users’ daily lives. It supports various AI models, including popular large language models like Baichuan-7B, Llama 2, and Gemini Nano.
- Premium Experiences: Designed to enhance user experiences, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 promises breakthrough photography features, hyper-realistic gaming experiences, and seamless connectivity for uninterrupted multimedia consumption.
Chris Patrick, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Handsets at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., expressed enthusiasm about the platform’s potential to elevate user experiences, particularly through its on-device AI and photography features. He emphasized Qualcomm’s commitment to providing consumers with exceptional capabilities through the Snapdragon 8 series.
William Lu, Partner and President of Xiaomi Corporation, also welcomed the collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, highlighting the personalized premium experience that Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 will enable in Xiaomi’s upcoming devices.
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is set to be embraced by leading OEMs, including Honor, iQOO, realme, Redmi, and Xiaomi, with the first devices expected to be unveiled in March. This launch signifies Qualcomm’s dedication to expanding access to premium features and delivering cutting-edge technology to a broader audience of smartphone users.