#SM8845 vs Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

Qualcomm is reportedly preparing to launch a new mid‑range powerhouse chipset, codenamed SM8845, that aims to bridge the gap between its Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and the forthcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. This configuration mirrors the Snapdragon 8 Elite series, though the SM8845 is expected to run at slightly lower clock speeds to maintain a more budget‑friendly price point. Instead of releasing a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, the company introduced the Snapdragon 8 Elite in late 2024—an unexpected move that aligned more closely with its Snapdragon X Elite laptop processors. Meanwhile, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, which debuted in early 2025, combines ARM Cortex‑X4 and Cortex‑A720 cores but lacks the Oryon architecture, placing it just below the Elite in performance. TSMC’s N3P node promises up to a 15% performance boost or 30% power reduction over the previous generation, which could translate into longer battery life for SM8845‑powered devices. Although Qualcomm has yet to confirm the SM8845’s specifications or launch date, the chipset is widely expected to debut alongside the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 this autumn. Well, it looks like the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 6 Pro chipsets will have something radically different to offer. Read more in our articles including "Qualcomm’s SM8845 Chipset Leak Promises Near‑Flagship Power for Budget Phones" and "What we know about the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series".