The heart of these new devices will be the most powerful of all Qualcomm processors launched to date, a chip that promises unprecedented performance, but for which all its official specifications are not yet known. This chipset is expected to be launched at the end of the year, around the month of October, and to exceed 4 GHz speed in its high-performance cores, a feature that will make it the fastest mobile processor in 2024, with permission from What Apple is coming up with for its iPhone 16 Pro.
However, this raw power comes at a price: rumors indicate that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will arrive without high efficiency cores. This decision by Qualcomm could generate greater energy consumption and an increase in device temperatures, which is why the new top of the range in 2024 would be forced to increase their cells.
As for the graphics, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 would integrate the Adreno 830. Leaks indicate that this GPU outperforms Apple’s M2 SoC GPU in tests such as 3DMark Wild Life Extreme.
What mobile phones will boast so much power?
Some rumors suggest that Qualcomm could offer an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, exclusively for the Samsung Galaxy S25. This strategy is not new for the company, as it has offered customized versions of its chips for Samsung devices in the past. However, it is almost certain that in Europe the brand’s newest smartphones will continue to run on Exynos chips.
For this reason, Xiaomi is positioned as one of the first manufacturers to adopt the new Qualcomm processor. The Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra They are shaping up to be high-end devices that will not only offer exceptional performance, but will also feature cutting-edge cameras, stunning displays, and premium designs.
OnePlus is not far behind and will join the race for power with the OnePlus 13, a device that promises to be a more accessible option than the Xiaomi 15, without sacrificing top-level performance. To them we would have to add some device IQOOVivo’s second brand, which would also boast power, like the Xiaomi and OnePlus mobiles equipped with this powerful processor, which are emerging as the devices to beat in 2024.
Of course, we do not forget the iPhone 16 Pro that, although they bet on their own A18 Pro or A19 Bionic processor, they will also be strong contenders to win the throne of the most powerful mobile phone of the year.
It remains to be seen how Qualcomm manages to optimize the performance of this processor without sacrificing efficiency. If he achieves this, he will have a lot to gain in order to dominate the mobile phone market, we insist, with Apple’s permission, this year 2024, and early 2025.