Qualcomm has just unveiled the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, which is set to power the next generation of Android flagship smartphones. This powerful chip will be utilized by major players in the industry, including Honor, iQOO, realme, Redmi, and Xiaomi. We can expect to see commercial devices featuring this platform being announced very soon.
According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 comes with a range of impressive features. It supports generative AI capabilities, an always-sensing ISP, hyper-realistic mobile gaming, breakthrough connectivity, and lossless high-definition sound. Additionally, the platform is compatible with various AI models, including popular large language models like Baichuan-7B, Llama 2, and Gemini Nano.
Chris Patrick, the senior vice president and general manager of mobile handsets at Qualcomm Technologies, highlighted that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is designed to enhance user experiences. With its on-device generative AI and advanced photography features, it aims to foster creativity and productivity in users’ daily lives.
Excitingly, the first device powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is expected to be announced later this month. William Lu, the Partner and President of Xiaomi Corporation, expressed his enthusiasm for the new mobile platform, stating that it will enable them to provide customers with a personalized premium experience, all thanks to generative AI.
