The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform includes the leading 5th generation Qualcomm Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engine. It makes on-device experiences more intuitive, intelligent, and responsive than ever before, including smarter voice assistants with contextual awareness. A few reasons why you should be excited about the Snapdragon 865 is that it upgrades prime and performance cores to the new Cortex-A77-based architecture and promises a 25% performance improvement along with a 25% improvement in power efficiency. Let us explore some reasons why you should go for a smartphone with the Snapdragon 865.
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Reasons why the Snapdragon 865 is better
- Qualcomm claims improvements in memory subsystems. The SD 865 also has support for LPDDR5 RAM, which will make it to flagship phones next year.
- The Snapdragon 865 also gets Dolby Vision and HGL format support.
- The new chipset will support up to a 144Hz display refresh rate.
- SD 865 shows a remarkable improvement in camera capabilities. There’s now support for up to 200MP sensors, 8K230fps, and the time cap on 720@960fps slow-motion recording has been removed (so, it would be easier to shoot slow-motion footage).
- AI capabilities get a significant bump from 7 TOPs to 15 TOPs.
- The Adreno 650 GPU sees a 25% improvement in graphics rendering over the Adreno 640. Power efficiency improves by 35%.
Here are the phones with the Snapdragon 865 chipset that have either been launched or are in the pipeline for launch:
1. Samsung Galaxy S20 5G/ S20+ 5G / S20 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy S20-series phones are the first to debut with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 chipset. Yes, the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and S20 Ultra all are powered by Snapdragon 865 Chipset, at least in the US.
These 5G phones pack some impressive hardware under their hoods. All three get LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage, and some serious camera muscle. In India and a few other markets, the S20-series will be powered by the Exynos 990. Click here for more details.
Galaxy S20 Ultra Specifications
- Display: 6.9-inch QHD+ AMOLED (120Hz)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core CPU
- RAM: up to 16GB
- Storage: up to 512GB
- Software: One UI 2.0 – Android 10
- Rear camera: 108MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP
- Front camera: 40MP
- Weight: 222g
- Dimensions: 165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8 mm
- Battery: 5000mAh
2. OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 with Snapdragon 865
The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are both powered by the Snapdragon 865 octa-core chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage. It has further optimized its Oxygen OS software and high-refresh-rate screen for motion smoothness.
The Pro variant has a better display, a better camera, IP68 water resistance, and wireless charging support. However, OnePlus has tried to cover all the essentials on both of these phones. Click here for the official website.
In India, the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are significantly cheaper than in western markets.
OnePlus 8 Pro Specifications
- Display: 6.78-inch QHD+ AMOLED (120Hz)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core CPU
- RAM: up to 12GB
- Storage: up to 256GB
- Software: Oxygen OS – Android 10
- Rear camera: 48MP + 48MP + 8MP + 5MP
- Front camera: 16MP
- Weight: 199g
- Dimensions: 165.3 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm
- Battery: 4510mAh
OnePlus 8 Specifications
- Display: 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED (90Hz)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core CPU
- RAM: up to 12GB
- Storage: up to 256GB
- Software: Oxygen OS – Android 10
- Rear camera: 48MP + 16MP + 2MP
- Front camera: 16MP
- Weight: 180g
- Dimensions: 160.2 x 72.9 x 8 mm
- Battery: 4300mAh
3. Xiaomi Mi 10 5G and Mi 10 Pro 5G with Snapdragon 865
Close on the heels of the S20-series, Xiaomi introduced the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, both of which join the Snapdragon 865 list. Both phones rock dual-mode 5G support (no, it’s not the same as dual SIM), LPDDR5 RAM, Wi-Fi 6, and can record 8K footage.
Both Xiaomi phones pack a similar 6.67-inch 90Hz AMOLED screen with 1,200 nits of peak brightness. The Mi 10 Pro and Mi 10 have different rear cameras and house 4780mAh and 4500mAh batteries, respectively. Click here for the official website.
Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10 5G in India.
- Mi 10 Pro specifications
- Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED (90Hz)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core CPU
- RAM: up to 12GB
- Storage: up to 512GB
- Software: MIUI 11 – Android 10
- Rear camera: 108MP + 8MP + 12MP + 20MP
- Front camera: 20MP
- Weight: 208g
- Dimensions: 162.5 x 74.8 x 9 mm
- Battery: 4500mAh
Mi 10 specifications
- Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED (90Hz)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core CPU
- RAM: up to 12GB
- Storage: up to 256GB
- Software: MIUI 11 – Android 10
- Rear camera: 108MP + 13MP + 2MP + 2MP
- Front camera: 20MP Weight: 208g
- Dimensions: 162.5 x 74.8 x 9 mm
- Battery: 4780mAh
4. iQOO 3 5G
iQOO 3 made its debut on February 25. The brand has spawned out of Vivo as a separate standalone brand. It stars Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset along with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
The iQOO crown jewel is bedecked with a punch-hole panel on the front. At the back, it has a 48MP Quad Cam arrangement. Among other things, you also get 5G support, the Android 10-based iQOO UI, and gaming-focused features. Click here for the official website.
iQOO 3 specifications
- Display: 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core CPU
- RAM: up to 12GB
- Storage: up to 256GB
- Software: Android 10
- Rear camera: 48MP + 13MP + 13MP + 2MP
- Front camera: 16MP
- Weight: 208g
- Dimensions: 158.5 x 74.9 x 9.2 mm
- Battery: 4400 mAh
5. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Recently, Samsung announced the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, which comes in both 4G and 5G versions. Samsung is selling both an Exynos-based LTE version and a Snapdragon 865-based 5G version of the Galaxy S20 FE in India.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G features a 6.5-inch Adaptive AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and has IP68 waterproofing. It comes with a triple rear camera featuring a 12MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, and an 8MP telephoto lens.
Specifications
- Display: 6.5″ FHD+ Adaptive AMOLED
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core CPU
- RAM: 6GB
- Storage: up to 128GB
- Software: Android 10
- Rear camera: 12MP + 12MP + 8MP
- Front camera: 32MP
- Weight: 213g
- Dimensions: 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm
- Battery: 4500mAh with QC 4.0 fast charger, Wireless charging support
6. Realme X50 Pro
Realme X50 Pro was launched on February 24, 2020. Besides Snapdragon 865 running inside, the phone has a lot going for it. It was the first 5G phone to launch in India.
The Realme flagship packs a top-shelf spec-sheet including a 90Hz AMOLED display, a dual-punch-hole display, a 4200mAh battery with 65W VOOC fast charging, and a 64MP quad rear camera setup.
Realme X50 Pro specifications
- Display: 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED (90Hz)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core CPU
- RAM: up to 12GB
- Storage: up to 256GB
- Software: Android 10
- Rear camera: 64MP + 12MP + 8MP + 2MP
- Front camera: 32MP
- Weight: 205g
- Dimensions: 159 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm
- Battery: 4200mAh
7. Sony Xperia 1 II
Sony flagship for the year brings the premium and trendy eccentricities such as 5G, Snapdragon 865 chip, 4k HDR BT2020 OLED screen, and 4000 mAh power source.
But the standout aspect of the Xperia 1 II (One Mark Two) is its camera-centric hardware and software goodies. For instance, it is the first phone with up to 20fps and a 60-times-per-second AF/AE tracking burst for continuous autofocus. Plus, there is real-time eye AF for humans and animals. Click here for the official website.
Sony Xperia 1 II specifications
- Display: 6.5-inch 4K OLED (90Hz)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core CPU
- RAM: up to 8GB
- Storage: up to 256GB
- Software: Android 10
- Rear camera: 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP
- Front camera: 8MP
- Weight: 181.4g
- Dimensions: 165.1 x 71.1 x 7.6 mm
- Battery: 4000mAh
8. Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro
The Oppo Find X2 Pro and Find X2 both have curved waterfall AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rates and are powered by Snapdragon 865 octa-core chipsets. The main difference between the two is the periscope-style telephoto lens assembly on the Pro model.
Other than that, both phones have similar performance configurations, run the same Color OS software, and support 65W fast charging. Click here for the official website.
Oppo Find X2 Pro specifications
- Display: 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED (120Hz)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core CPU
- RAM: up to 12GB
- Storage: up to 512GB
- Software: Android 10
- Rear camera: 48MP + 13MP + 48MP
- Front camera: 32MP
- Weight: 217g
- Dimensions: 165.2 x 74.4 x 8.8 mm
- Battery: 4260mAh
Oppo Find X2 specifications
- Display: 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED (120Hz)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core CPU
- RAM: up to 12GB
- Storage: up to 256GB
- Software: Android 10
- Rear camera: 48MP + 13MP + 48MP
- Front camera: 32MP
- Weight: 217g
- Dimensions: 165.2 x 74.4 x 8.8 mm
- Battery: 4200mAh
9. Redmi K30 Pro with Snapdragon 865
The Redmi K30 Pro is the cheapest Snapdragon 865 phone available as of today. This is a flagship killer that covers all the basics yet misses out on flagship frills like wireless charging and a high-refresh-rate screen. The phone has an uninterrupted AMOLED panel (thanks to a pop-up camera) and a massive 4700mAh battery.
The primary rear camera has a 64MP sensor. And there is basic IP53 water resistance as well. The Redmi K30 Pro employs good quality LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage and supports 33W fast charging.
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi K30 Pro as Poco F2 Pro in select markets.
Redmi K30 Pro specifications
- Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core CPU
- RAM: up to 12GB
- Storage: up to 512GB
- Software: Android 10
- Rear camera: 64MP + 5MP + 13MP + 2MP
- Front camera: 20MP
- Weight: 218g
- Dimensions: 163.3 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm
- Battery: 4700mAh
10. Motorola Moto Edge+
After a long hiatus, Motorola returns to the flagship territory with Edge+. As the name indicates, it flaunts a curved edge. It isn’t here for just aesthetic reasons but is functional too. You get edge lighting for notifications, a battery charge meter, and swipe across the edges for switching between apps.
Moving inwards, you get the Snapdragon 865 chip paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. On the camera front, you get a 108MP led triplet on the back and a 25MP front-facing snapper. Amongst other things, you also get Android 10, 6K video recording, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, Wi-Fi 6, 5G, Bluetooth 5.1, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery that’s backed by an 18W fast charger. Click here for the official website.
Moto Edge+ Specifications
- Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED (90Hz)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core CPU
- RAM: 12GB
- Storage: 256GB
- Software: Android 10
- Rear camera: 108MP + 16MP + 8MP
- Front camera: 25MP
- Weight: 203g
- Dimensions: 161.07 x 71.38 x 9.6mm
- Battery: 5000mAh with 18W fast charger
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