Snapdragon 8s Elite Specs Surface, Could Power iQOO and Redmi Phones First
Snapdragon 8s Elite Chip Overview – Qualcomm’s latest flagship SoC, Snapdragon 8s Elite (SM8735). – Early frequencies: 1 x 3.21GHz + 3 x 3.01GHz + 2 x 2.80GHz + 2 x 2.02GHz. – Architecture: 1+3+2+2 setup with Cortex-X4 and Cortex-X4 cores. – Uses Adreno 825 GPU, a step down from Adreno 830 in Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Performance Benchmarks – Geekbench 6 scores: 1967 (single-core) and 5827 (multi-core). – Preliminary results from prototype units; final retail versions expected to have better scores. – The chip's performance shows minor improvements over Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Expected Devices and Features – iQOO and Redmi likely to be the first phones to use the Snapdragon 8s Elite. – The Redmi phone is rumored to feature a 1.5K OLED display, 7000mAh battery, and 90W charging. – Expected release around April 2025.