Qualcomm recently unveiled its newest premium-tier chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. However, we might only see it in 2023 flagship devices. But before we get introduced to those, let’s take look at the smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. And if you’re looking for one, here are your choices.
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
If you want a smartphone with one of the best camera systems on the market, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a great choice. It has a 6.74-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 8GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, 50MP triple-rear cameras, an IP68 rating, and a 4,700mAh battery with 66W fast charging. There’s no 5G, though, and still doesn’t have GMS, but you can use the GBox method to run Google apps.
• PHP 58,999 (8GB + 256GB)
• PHP 68,999 (8GB + 512GB, Orange Vegan Leather)
OnePlus 10T 5G
The OnePlus 10T 5G is the most affordable Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered smartphone you can buy right now. It had to let go of some premium features like IP rating and wireless charging to achieve that price point but it’s still a powerful flagship with its 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, up to 16GB RAM, up to 256GB storage, 50MP triple-rear cameras, and 4,800mAh battery with 150W fast charging
• PHP 35,990 (8GB + 128GB)
• PHP 39,990 (16GB + 256GB)
ROG Phone 6
If you want a gaming smartphone experience, one of the best you can get right now is the ROG Phone 6. It has a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 165Hz refresh rate, 720Hz touch sampling rate, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 512GB of storage, 50MP triple-rear cameras, AirTrigger 6, GameCool6 Cooling system with AeroActive Cooler 6, and 6,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging.
• PHP 47,995 (12GB + 256GB)
• PHP 54,995 (16GB + 512GB)
ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition
If you’re a fan of Batman, you can also opt for the ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition. The specs are similar to the standard ROG Phone 6 but with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It’s way more expensive, though, but you get custom Batman accessories to go with it.
• PHP 62,995 (12GB + 256GB)
ROG Phone 6 Pro
Those who are eyeing the ROG Phone 6 but want a bit of extra may go for the ROG Phone 6. It’s almost identical to the ROG Phone 6 but has a 2-inch OLED display at the back and comes with a massive 18GB RAM and 512GB of storage.
• PHP 64,995 (18GB + 512GB)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
If you want style, you can take a look at the Galaxy Z Flip 4. This flip phone has a 6.7-inch AMOLED main display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 1.9-inch AMOLED cover screen, 12MP dual-rear cameras, IPX8 dust and water resistance, and a 3,700mAh battery with 25W fast charging.
• PHP 58,990 (8GB + 256GB)
• PHP 62,990 (8GB + 512GB)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
If you want a foldable smartphone but don’t want the clamshell design, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is your best option. It has a 6.2-inch AMOLED cover display and a 7.6-inch AMOLED main display with 120Hz refresh rates. It has 8GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage, 50MP triple-rear cameras, and a 4,400mAh battery with 25W fast charging.
• PHP 98,990 (8GB + 256GB)
• PHP 105,990 (8GB + 512GB)
• PHP 119,990 (8GB + 1TB)
Xiaomi 12T Pro
If you’re looking for another bang-for-your-buck smartphone that packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, then check out the Xiaomi 12T Pro. It has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, 200MP triple-rear cameras, IP53 dust and water resistance, and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging
• PHP 37,999 (12GB + 256GB)
And there you have it. Which Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered smartphone do you like the most? Let us know in the comments below.
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