Qualcomm's next flagship chipset will be part of most premium smartphones in 2021.
Its characteristics promise big breakthroughs in many areas, including what we value today's smartphones so much - machine learning and photography. If you've been planning on buying a new phone in the near future, this list will surely interest you. Here we will talk about models that are already delivered to stores, and at the very end about those that are just getting ready for release.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Series
Features Samsung Galaxy S21:
- Display: 6.2", FHD+
- Chipset: Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100
- RAM : 8GB
- Permanent memory: 128/256 GB
- Rear camera: 64 + 12 + 12 MP
- Front camera: 10 MP
- Battery: 4000 mAh
- OS: Android 11
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus specifications:
- Display: 6.7 “, FHD+
- Chipset: Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100
- RAM: 8 GB
- ROM: 128 / 256 GB
- Main camera: 64 + 12 + 12 MP
- Front camera: 10 MP
- Battery: 4800 mAh
- OS: Android 11
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Specs:
- Display: 6.8", FHD+
- Chipset: Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100
- RAM: 12 / 16 GB
- ROM: 128 / 256 / 512 GB
- Rear camera: 108 + 10 + 10 + 12 MP
- Front camera: 40 MP
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- OS: Android 11
Samsung was not the first to announce a new product on the Snapdragon 888. But if we are talking about premium smartphones, then the Galaxy S line cannot be ignored. It consists of three models - S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra. Any of them will give you the best that you can expect from a modern smartphone. The most powerful is, of course, Ultra.
In the west, Samsung's new flagship series has become one of the most affordable in recent years. In Russia, its price tag went not far from the previous generation. The basic Galaxy S21 costs 75 thousand, while last year's S20 started with a price tag of 70 thousand. Differences in characteristics within the family have quite significant. But what model neither take, there are three cameras on the back and new colors will be at your disposal.
By tradition, SNAPDRAGON chipset is used only in the Galaxy S21 versions for the North American market. Only devices on exynos 2100 are officially transported to the stores of other countries.
Xiaomi Mi 11
characteristics Xiaomi Mi 11:
- Display: 6,81 ", Full HD +
- RAM: 8 / 12 GB
- Permanent memory: 128/256 GB
- Main chamber: 108 + 13 + 5 Mp
- Frontal chamber: 20 megapixel
- Battery: 4600 mAh
- OS: Android 11
Xiaomi ahead of Samsung: The first smartphone of 2021 on Snapdragon 888 belongs to a Chinese company. The supply of MI 11 beyond China was detained for several months. But despite the fact that Samsung turned out to be an advantage in time, some buyers did not rush and decided to wait for Mi 11.
Characteristics and price are forced to think about - is it really that Xiaomi, which started sometime With cheap pinflagmans? Now we have a truly premium advanced apparatus with a 6.81-inch display, a large battery and fast charge by 55 W. The camera consists of three modules, the resolution of the main 108 Mp. At the moment it is a record value.
From the MI 11 box running on Android 11 in the MIUI 12 shell. It may not have to taste the Chinese vision of how Android should be. We will not breed disputes, just recall that today in Play Market a bunch of launcher for every taste and color.
Redmi K40 Pro
Characteristics REDMI K40 Pro:
- Display: 6.67 ", FULL HD +
- RAM: 6 / 8 GB
- Permanent memory: 128/256 GB
- Main Camera: 64 + 8 + 5 MP
- Front Camera: 20 Mp
- Battery: 4520 mAh
- OS: Android 11
Division Xiaomi Redmi Announced the yield of the K40 series, its supplies to the stores Expected in the near future. In total, the series includes three devices. The option on Snapdragon 888 is K40 Pro.
It is still difficult to draw conclusions about how this smartphone will behave in life. We only know that REDMI adheres to a gentle pricing model, so the K40 Pro should not exceed the threshold of $ 600 (46 thousand rubles), at least in China.
The device is equipped with the main chamber with a maximum resolution of 64 megapixel. In terms of performance, it will also not lag behind others flagships.
VIVO IQOO 7
characteristics vivo iqoo 7
- Display: 6.62 ", Full HD +
- RAM: 8/12 GB
- Permanent memory: 128/256 GB
- Main chamber: 48 + 13 + 13 Mp
- Frontal chamber: 16 Mp
- Battery: 4000 mAh
- OS: Android 11
Vivo IQoo 7 is one of the most affordable smartphones on Snapdragon 888. However, you probably did not hear anything about him. Vivo is not such an eminent brand as Xiaomi or Redmi, and its presence in the Russian market is limited mainly by budget models.
IQOO 7 is interesting not only internally, but also in color. Against the background of numerous monochromatic options, Legandary BMW Edition is distinguished brightly with a tricolor strip over the rear panel.
In truth, a rare person will choose a smartphone only in color. Most pay attention to something more practical - for example, a 6.62-inch display Full HD + with a 120 Hz update frequency, a huge margin of memory and a triple chamber, where the maximum resolution is 48 megapixel.
The battery in Iqoo 7 does not have a record capacity, but the charge replenishment rate will be lightning, if used a quick charge by 120 W. Vivo claims that with full discharge you can see a mark at 100% after 15 minutes, although in the long run such speed can badly affect the battery state.
Vivo X60 Pro Plus
Characteristics Vivo X60 Pro Plus:
- Display: 6,56 ", Full HD +
- RAM: 8/12 GB
- Permanent memory: 128/256 GB
- Basic camera: 50 + 48 + 32 + 8 MP
- Frontal chamber: 32 MP
- Battery: 4200 mAh
- OS: Android 11
Stand on a single smartphone with Snapdragon 888 vivo is not going. The most powerful representative of the X60 family is equipped with the same chipset. X60 Pro Plus is a premium-class communication tool available in a leather decoration of orange or gray.
So far, this model is an exclusive for the Chinese market. When the bridge in Russia will be held, while it is unknown. Is it worth waiting for him? Decide yourself. 6,65-inch screen with a 120 Hz update frequency, a 4200 mAh battery complemented by a quick charging of 55 W - in our opinion this may be enough to failed with the purchase of a couple of months.
Such indicators (and even better) can be found from competitors. Therefore, the main highlight of Vivo hid in optics. In the X60 Pro Plus costs 50 megapixel Pro Sensung GN1 sensor, 32 MP telephoto lens and 8 MP periscopic sensor, and the entire set of cameras was developed in partnership with Zeiss.
Meizu 18 and 18 Pro
Features Meizu 18:
- Display: 6.2", Full HD+
- RAM: 8 / 12 GB
- ROM: 128 / 256 GB
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- Front camera: 20 MP
- Battery: 4000 mAh
- OS: Android 11
Meizu 18 Pro specifications:
- ) Display: 6.7", Full HD+
- RAM: 8 / 12 GB
- ROM: 128 / 256 GB
- Rear camera: 50 + 32 + 8 + 0.3 MP
- Front camera: 44 MP
- Battery: 4500 mAh
- OS: Android 11
On Snapdragon 888 both models are based - both the main one and the firmware. At first glance, it's easy to mistake them for the Galaxy S21 - Meizu has done such a good job with the style.
The memory configurations are the same, but there are no other similarities. The Pro version is more diagonal, and its main camera consists of four sensors. The younger one has three photosensors, its diagonal is 0.5 inches smaller. The battery is also smaller - 4000 mAh versus 4500 in 18 Pro. Immediately after the opening of sales, both Meizu 18 and Meizu 18 Pro were sold out in the online store almost instantly. Now a new batch is being prepared for release.
Nubia Red Magic 6 and 6 Pro
Specifications NUBIA Red Magic 6:
- Display: 6.8 ", Full HD +
- RAM: 8/12 GB
- Permanent memory: 128/256 GB
- Basic camera: 64 + 8 + 2 MP
- Frontal chamber: 8 Mp
- Battery: 5050 MAH
- OS: Android 11
Features Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro:
- Display: 6.8 ", Full HD +
- RAM: 12/16/18 GB
- Permanent memory: 128 / 256/512 GB
- Main chamber: 64 + 8 + 2 MP
- Frontal chamber: 8 MP
- Battery: 4500 mAh
- OS: Android 11
Snapdragon 888 is simply created in order to become part of the game phones. That is why Nubia chose him for its new devices Red Magic 6 and 6 Pro. Each of the devices is equipped with a display with Refresh Rate 165 Hz.
They have other common features - a diagonal of the display, the camera and the touch keys on the side edges of the case. Red Magic 6 Pro is highlighted by a huge amount of RAM - 18 GB for your needs. Keep at least 20 applications open, nothing will fly out.
Another important difference concerns the battery. Red Magic Pro capacity at 550 mAh less than the basic version, but quickly charge has a power of 120 W. Only 5 minutes - and 50% of autonomy will be restored. High-speed charging is represented in the younger version, only its power is twice as weaker.
Realme GT
Features Realme GT:
- Display: 6.43 ", Full HD +
- RAM: 8/12 GB
- Permanent memory: 128/256 GB
- Main chamber: 68 + 8 + 2 MP
- Frontal chamber: 16 Mp
- Battery: 4500 mAh
- OS: Android 11
Phones with short names have become a rarity today. With the exception of Realme GT it is difficult to remember something else. And it's nice when, together with a quick and sonorous name, the phone demonstrates the same performance.
at Realme GT Soul Sport car. Snapdragon 888 is complemented by an impressive margin of memory. The finish varies from bright yellow (it is most advanced according to the characteristics) to neutral gray or dark blue. The rear panel shows an array of three chambers with a maximum resolution of 64 megapixel.
Not bad by battery capacity is complemented by a quick charging function. According to REALME, 100% charge can be achieved in just 35 minutes.
ASUS ROG PHONE 5
Characteristics ASUS Rog Phone 5:
- Display: 6.78 ", Full HD +
- RAM: 8/12/16 MP
- Permanent memory: 128/256 GB
- Main Camera: 64 + 13 + 5 MP
- Frontal chamber: 24 Mp
- Battery: 6000 MAH
- OS: Android 11
Characteristics ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro:
- Display: 6.78 ", Full HD +
- RAM: 16 GB
- Permanent memory: 512 GB
- Main chamber: 64 + 13 + 5 MP
- Front camera: 24 MP
- Battery: 6000 mAh
- OS: Android 11
Characteristics ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate:
- Display: 6.78 ", Full HD +
- RAM: 18 GB
- Permanent memory: 512 GB
- Main chamber: 64 + 13 + 5 MP
- Frontal chamber: 24 MP
- Battery: 6000 mAh
- OS: Android 11
If you want more evidence that Snapdragon 888 is the perfect gamer chipset for Mobile phones, take a look at the new series from ASUS. The fifth iteration of the Rog Phone includes three models whose king is Ultimate.
All three are built on the basis of the advanced Snapdragon chipset. In their specifications minimum differences. The same display diagonal, rear camera, battery and many other parameters. Only by memory configurations can be found differences.
SuperPremal Rog Phone Ultimate is 18 GB of RAM and 512 permanent. Other models have more modest stocks, but even the most minimal 8 / 128 GB will be enough for a user with any requests.
OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro
Features OnePlus 9:
- Display: 6.55", QHD+
- RAM: 8 / 12 GB
- ROM: 128 / 256 GB
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- Front camera: 16 MP
- Battery: 4500 mAh
- OS: Android 11
OnePlus 9 Pro specifications:
- Display: 6.7", QHD+
- RAM: 8/12 GB
- ROM: 128 / 256 GB
- Rear camera: 50 + 48 + 8 + 2 MP
- Front camera: 16 MP
- Battery: 4500 mAh (40 0) OS: Android 11
As expected, the latest flagships OnePlus also got its hands on advanced Qualcomm technology. There are no complaints about the characteristics, only the price tag causes a slight nostalgia for the times when OnePlus products were flagship killers, and not killer flagships on a par with industry leaders.
The Hasselblad cameras stand out the most, and stand out in the literal sense - 50 MP and 48 MP sensors protrude from the body. They are present in both models, but OnePlus 9 Pro is supplemented with an 8 MP telephoto lens.
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Features Oppo Find X3 Pro:
- Display: 6.7", QHD+
- RAM: 8 / 12 GB
- ROM: 256 GB
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- Front camera: 32 MP
- Battery: 4500 mAh
- OS: Android 11
Series Oppo Find has always pleased something unique, and the Find X3 Pro lives up to its expectations. The design is cosmic in every sense: the color of the body is silver with a glossy finish (yes, it collects prints, it's impossible without it), the square area with the camera seems to melt and spread over the body.
The front side is adorned with a Quad HD+ display. The top chipset, equipped with 8 / 256 or 12 / 256 GB memory, ensures that by the end of this year the smartphone will not lose its competitiveness, and in the long term its capabilities will remain at a high level. If there is a clearly weak spot in it, then this is the speaker: it is alone, you should not expect a stereo effect when playing music. In terms of autonomy, Find X3 has excellent performance - a 4500 mAh battery and 65 W SuperVOOC fast charging. Energy is spent slowly and replenished quickly.
The camera consists of four modules, but only two have high resolution. They give clear, presentable shots, which cannot be said about the 13 MP telephoto and 3 MP macro lenses. Android 11 is the latest version of Oppo Color OS. If the early versions had something to blame, now there are practically no dissatisfied with it.
Black Shark 4 Pro
Black Shark 4 Pro specifications:
- Display: 6.67", FHD+
- RAM: 8 / 12 / 16 GB
- ROM: 256 / 512 GB
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- Front camera: 20 MP
- Battery: 4500 mAh
- OS: Android 11
Xiaomi's gaming division Black Shark released the fourth generation of its smartphone for mobile game lovers. Please note that the basic version of Black Shark 4 does not work on Snapdragon 888. Therefore, further we will only talk about the firmware.
The Black Shark 4 Pro is hard to miss: it literally exudes gaming energy with its whole appearance. The display is not the top in the gaming segment, but you are unlikely to want something cooler. Many variations are presented from memory, plus Black Shark did not abandon the audio jack. And those who are not used to listening to audio in headphones will definitely appreciate the clear sound from the stereo speakers.
Without a good camera also could not have done. The top three lenses include a 64 MP sensor. There are no particularly noteworthy processing algorithms, but this is not important, because you will evaluate the Black Shark 4 Pro primarily by gaming performance.
Getting ready for release
There are many officially confirmed and already released smartphones on Snapdragon 888, there are plenty to choose from. However, there are a few devices that we are looking forward to. Most of their characteristics are still a mystery, as is the exact release date.
Asus Zenfone 8
All 2020 Asus flagships received the then-top Snapdragon 865. Most likely, this year the trend will continue: Brian Chen himself, the head of the company, unequivocally promised in one of the videos that the latest equipment from Qualcomm will be used in Zenfone 8.
Successor to the LG V60
The next generation in the line LG V is about to come to the world. The company's CEO Matt Crowley recently shared the upcoming event. In addition, insiders have shared speculation that a certain device called Rainbow is being prepared for release, which may become the successor to the V60.
