List of all the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones launched in 2022

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is a new chipset from Qualcomm that manufactured in 4 nm at Samsung and is a top level processor that will be seen in almost all flagships of 2022.

According to, Qualcomm this SoC performs significantly 20% better in performance and 30% battery consumption than its predecessor snapdragon 888+ (Plus), it also means that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is the fastest CPU for an Android based phone. here you can see all the specifications and features of this chip below, and the main part of this article, the list of all smartphones based on Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor is given below.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Chipset Specification

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC equipped ARM CPU cores in the 1+3+4 arrangement, new 7th-gen AI Engine, and have built-in 5G modem. It has one Prime core based on ARM Cortex-X2 which clocked at up to 3GHz, three more performance cores based on Cortex-A710 which clocked at 2.5GHz, and four energy saving cores based on Cortex-A510 clocked at 1.8GHz. All cores can use the shared 6 MB level 3 cache.

its Adreno 730 GPU is 25% more efficient and delivers 30% faster in graphics performance compared to the previous Adreno 660. The SoC is equipped with a faster 18-Bit Spectra-ISP (image signal processor) for impressive video and photo taking capability and is now called Snapdragon Sight.

The Snapdragon X65 5G model has been integrated in this chipset for fast 5G connectivity (up to 10Gbps download and 3 Gbps upload). Other connectivity features include Wi-Fi 6E, and dual radio Bluetooth 5.2 with FastConnect 6900.

Source : The 8 Gen 1 SoC specifications

Note– The series below is mentioned in chronological order where the newly launched phones are ranked below.

List of All Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Phones

1. Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, S22 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S22 with Snapdragon 8 gen 1 chip

 

The South Korean Tech Giant Samsung has unveiled its S22 series which includes top end models s22 ultra, standard models s22 and s22 plus, All three Phones are powered by the 4mm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. This time, company has made this series available at an even more affordable price, its base model starting at $799, while its high-end model Galaxy S22 Ultra priced at $ 1199.

SpecificationS22S21 PlusS22 Ultra
Display6.1-inch FHD+ AMOLED6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED
CPU8 Gen 18 Gen 18 Gen 1
RAM8GB8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB
Rear50MP (Wide-Angel)
12MP (Ultra-wide)
10MP (Telephoto)
50MP (Wide-Angle)
12MP (Ultra-wide)
10MP (Telephoto)
108MP (wide-angle)
12MP (ultrawide)
10MP (telephoto)
10MP (periscope telephoto)
Front10MP10MP40MP
Battery3700 mAh4,500 mAh5,000 mAh

2. Moto Edge X30, X30 Pro

Motorola has launched, the Moto Edge X30 packed with top-end 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. with the debut of Moto Edge X30, the company become first to use a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered phone. It equipped a 6.7 inch OLED display of 1080 x 2400 pixels, it is paired with 8GB and 12GB RAM, 128GB and 256GB on-board storage options. Edge X30 has a triple camera configuration including a 50-MP wide angle lens, 50-MP ultra-wide lens, and an another 2-MP depth sensor.

moto edge x30 with snapdragon 8 gen 1 phone

The phone comes with three variants, 8GB +128GB is priced at CNY 3,199 (around $499) and 8GB +256GB at CNY 3,399 (around $539) and high-end 12GB +256GB model is priced at CNY 3,599 ( around $559).

SpecificationMoto Edge X30
Display6.7-inch FHD+ OLED
CPUSD 8 Gen 1
RAM8GB | 12GB
Storage128GB/256GB
Rear50MP (Wide-Angel)
50MP (Ultra-wide)
2MP (depth)
Front60MP
Battery5,000 mAh
68W Fast charging

3. OnePlus 10 Pro

OnePlus 10 Pro is another snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Phone, which was recently unveiled in china. it sports a 6.7 inch 2.0 LTPO AMOLED display with 2K resolution. it has a 5000mAh battery, support with 80W fast charging. the OnePlus 10 Pro runs on Android 12.1 based on ColorOS 12.1 skin. Phone price has been set at CNY 4,699 (roughly Rs. 54,549) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model.

oneplus 10 pro phone with snapdragon 8 gen 1

 

SpecificationOnePlus 10 Pro
Display6.7-inch 2k+ AMOLED
CPUSD 8 Gen 1
RAM8GB | 12GB
Storage128GB/256GB
Rear48MP (Wide-Angel)
50MP (Ultra-wide)
8MP (Telephoto)
Front32MP
Battery5000 mAh
80W Fast charging

4. Realme GT 2 Pro

Realme GT 2 Pro is another phone that runs on Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, this device was launched on 8 January and comes with an starting price of RMB 3,899 (approx ₹45,550/ $599). The Realme GT 2 Pro supports a top-of-the-line features including a great triple rear camera, an 6.7 inch 2K AMOLED display of 120Hz refresh rate and 13216 × 1440 resolution.

Realme GT 2 Pro - snapdragon 8 gen 1 smartphone

SpecificationRealme GT 2 Pro
Display6.7-inch 2K AMOLED
CPUSD 8 Gen 1
RAM8GB | 12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB
Rear50MP (Wide-Angel)
50MP (Ultra-wide)
2MP (microscope)
Front32MP
Battery5000 mAh
65W Fast charging

5. iQOO 9 Pro

Vivo spin-off brand iQOO launched the iQOO 9 Pro in India on February 23, it is an another sanpdragon 8 Gen 1 device with accessible price point, iQOO 9 Pro will be available in 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB storage configurations, phone base model is priced at Rs 64,990, although the top-end model at Rs 69,990 for 12GB RAM.

iqoo 9 pro with snapdragon 8 gen 1

 

SpecificationiQOO 9 Pro
Display6.78-inch 2K AMOLED
CPUSD 8 Gen 1
RAM8GB | 12GB
Storage256GB
Rear50MP (Main)
50MP (Ultra-wide)
16MP (telephoto)
Front16MP
Battery4700 mAh
120W Fast charging

 

6. OPPO Find X5 Pro

The Oppo Find X5 Pro is the current flagship offering from Oppo, it has a 6.7 inch AMOLED display of QHD+ (3216 × 1440) resolutions. Phone is powered Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor with 12GB of RAM. Find X5 Pro has two series-connected battery cells, equivalent to a total capacity of 5000 mAh.

oppo phone with snapdragon 8 gen 1 chip

 

SpecificationOPPO Find X5 Pro
Display6.7-inch QHD+
CPUSD 8 Gen 1
RAM 12GB
Storage256GB
Rear50MP (Main)
50MP (Ultra-wide)
13MP (telephoto)
Front32MP
Battery5000 mAh
80W Fast charging

7. Nubia Z40 Pro

The nubia, sub-brand of ZTE, has officially unveiled the nubia Z40 Pro in China. it will be the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phone with ¥3,399 ($538) for 8GB + 128GB standard model. nubia Z40 Pro is featured by a 5,00mAh battery of 80W fast wired charging support and 15W wireless charging. This device also comes in a magnetic charging edition.

cheapest snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones

 

SpecificationNubia Z40 Pro
Display6.67-inch 2K AMOLED
CPUSD 8 Gen 1
RAM8GB | 12GB  16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB
Rear64MP (Main)
50MP (Ultra-wide)
8MP (periscope telephoto)
Front16MP
Battery5000 mAh
80W Fast charging

8. Lenovo Y90

The Lenovo has launched its new flagship gaming handset, the Legion Y90, in China. It is an another cheapest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone with starting at CNY 3,999 (around Rs. 47,700) for the 12GB/256GB model. Legion Y90 has a 6.92 inch FullHD+ display, 5600mAh battery with 68W fast charging.

list of cheapest phones with snapdragon 8 gen 1

 

SpecificationLegion Y90
Display6.92-inch FHD+ AMOLED
CPUSD 8 Gen 1
RAM8GB / 12GB / 18GB
Storage256GB / 640GB
Rear64MP (Main)
13MP (Ultra-wide)
Front16MP
Battery5600 mAh
68W Fast charging

9. Xiaomi 12 Series

Xiaomi has globally launched its flagship series, the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro. both run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform with 8GB and 12GB RAM options. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is the larger model in the series, featured an 6.73-inch 3200 x 1440 AMOLED display, compared to the slightly smaller 6.28-inch panel in Xiaomi 12 model.

xiaomi phones with snapdragon 8 gen 1

SpecificationXiaomi 12 ProXiaomi 12
Display6.73-inch QHD+ AMOLED6.28-inch FHD+ AMOLED
CPU8 Gen 18 Gen 1
RAM8GB | 12GB8GB |12GB
Storage256GB128GB/256GB
Rear50MP (Wide-Angel)
50MP (Ultra-wide)
50MP (Telephoto)
50MP (Wide-Angle)
13MP (Ultra-wide)
5MP (Telephoto)
Front32MP32MP
Battery4,600 mAh
120W Fast charging
4,500 mAh
67W Fast charging

10. Redmi k50 Pro – Gaming Edition

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition features a 6.67” OLED display with 2400×1080 pixels and 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the latest SD 8 Gen 1 chip paired with three memory configuration – 128GB + 8GB RAM, 128GB + 12GB RAM, 256GB + 12GB RAM. Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is priced at CNY 3,299 for 8GB + 128GB model, which is one of the cheapest gaming phone.

redmi SD 8 gen 1 phones

SpecificationRedmi K50 Pro Gaming
Display6.67-inch FHD+ OLED
CPUSD 8 Gen 1
RAM8GB / 12GB
Storage256GB / 128GB
Rear64MP (Main)
8MP (Ultra-wide)
2 MP (macro)
Front20MP
Battery4700 mAh
120W Fast charging

11. Vivo X80 Pro

The Vivo X80 Pro flaunts a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that has QHD+ 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution. Phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM. It eqquiped a quad camera setup – 50 MP (wide), gimbal OIS +
8 MP (periscope telephoto) + 12 MP (telephoto) + 48 MP (ultrawide).

list of SD 8 gen 1 smartphones

SpecificationVivo X80 Pro
Display6.78-inch QHD+ AMOLED
CPUSD 8 Gen 1
RAM8GB / 12GB
Storage256GB / 128GB
Rear50MP (Main)
48MP (Ultra-wide)
8 MP (periscope telephoto)
12 MP (telephoto)
Front32MP
Battery4700 mAh
80W Fast charging

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Exynos 2200 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Chipset : here know everything

Samsung has recently unveiled its Exynos 2200 chipset, it is a processor running on 4mm technology which is designed keeping in mind the premium Galaxy smartphone, also a few months ago Qualcomm launched its flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Which we will be able to see in almost all flagship phones of the year 2022. Both these CPU generate a fight in which both are built on 4mm technology, the performance of both is very good, there is not much difference between the two. In this article, we will know the comparison of these processors and their specification in detail.

First look at Samsung’s Exynos 2200, the chipset integrates three clusters of processor cores with different architectures. it includes one flagship Arm Cortex-X2 core, that deliver top performance, another four power efficient ARM Cortex-A510 cores, and three efficiency balanced ARM Cortex-A710 cores in the 3rd cluster. All of these ARM cores are based on the latest Armv9 architecture. Now comes to the second SoC the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC has ARM CPU cores in the 1+3+4 arrangement, this chip has one performance core based on ARM Cortex-X2 which clocked at up to 3GHz, three efficiency balanced cores based on ARM Cortex-A710 which clocked at 2.5GHz, and ultimately, four energy saving cores based on ARM Cortex-A510 clocked at 1.8GHz.

The second main part is related to the graphics performance, now let’s see their GPU here. According to Samsung, Exynos 2200 is the first system-on-a-chip to featured an AMD RDNA 2 GPU architecture along with Samsung’s Xclipse 920 graphics. while Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is equipped an Adreno 730 graphics unit. (source)

Talking about other specifications, 200 megapixel camera has been supported in both. Here the video recording in the Exynos 2200 can be shot at 60 frames per second in 8K resolution, while the snapdragon can record 8K video at 30 frames per second. Both processors support 5G connectivity, but the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has a maximum downloading speed of 10GB per second, while the Samsung’s Exynos has a maximum downloading speed of 7.35GB per second.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Exynos 2200 Processor

In addition, there are many similarities between both the chipsets. In some places Exynos is better and in some places the Snapdragon. where there is a tough competition between the two. A comparison cable of both is given below in which you can easily compare the specifications.

SpecsExynos 2200Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
CPU CoreOcta-core CPUKryo 585, Octa-core CPU
CPU
Architecture
1 (Cortex-X2)
3 (Cortex A710)
4 (Cortex A510)
1x 3GHz (Cortex X2)
3x 2.5GHz (Cortex A710)
4x 1.8GHz (Cortex A510)
CPU
Clock Speed
Up to 2.9GHzUp to 3GHz
Process
Technology
4nm EUV4nm
GPUXclipse 920 GPUAdreno 730
DSP/AIdual-core NPUHexagon
ISPYes, not namedSnapdragon Sight
RAMLPDDR5LPDDR5
Camera
Capability
Up to 200MPUp to 200MP
Video
Capability
8K @ 60fps or 4K UHD @ 240fps8K @ 30 FPS, 4K UHD @ 120FPS, 720p @ 960 FPS
ChargingAdaptive Fast ChargingQuick Charge 5
Quick Charge AI
WiFi SupportWi-Fi 6-readyWi-Fi 6E
ModemExynos 5G Modem

5G Sub-6GHz  5.1Gbps (Peak Download) /2.55 Gbps (Peak Upload)
5G mmWave 7.35Gbps (Peak Download) /
3.67 Gbps (Peak Upload)

Snapdragon X65 5G Modem

10 Gbps Peak Download
3 Gbps Peak Upload

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