In terms of high-end Android flagships, the Snapdragon 8-series remains the industry leader, but an increasing number of devices—like Google’s shift to Tensor—are choosing other chips. With the Galaxy S24 international model, Samsung even reverted to using Exynos. However, if you’re searching for one of the top Android phones of 2024, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phone should be on your radar. When new phones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 are released, we’ll be sure to update our list of the top models.
- Samsung Galaxy S24 series
- OnePlus 12
- Asus ZenFone 11
- Asus ROG Phone 8
- Xiaomi 14
- Upcoming phones –
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
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Best Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Phones to Buy
Samsung Galaxy S24 series
The series offers some of the best features. People outside the US will get a Snapdragon 8 Gen SoC if they buy the Ultra model. The new Galaxy AI Suite has features like Photo Assist, Chat Assistant, Circle to Search, and much more. Galaxy S24 has raised the high in terms of software updates.
Samsung Galaxy S24 specs
- Display: 6.2-inch, FHD+ AMOLED, 1-120Hz refresh
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 128GB/256GB
- Cameras: 50, 12, and 10MP
- Front camera: 12MP
- Battery: 4,000mAh
- Software: Android 14
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus specs
- Display: 6.7-inch, QHD+ AMOLED, 1-120Hz refresh
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
- RAM: 12GB
- Storage: 256GB/512GB
- Cameras: 50, 12, and 10MP
- Front camera: 12MP
- Battery: 4,900mAh
- Software: Android 14
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specs
- Display: 6.8-inch, QHD+ AMOLED, 1-120Hz refresh
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
- RAM: 12GB
- Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB
- Cameras: 200, 12, and 50MP
- Front camera: 12MP
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Software: Android 14
- S-Pen support: Yes
OnePlus 12
The OnePlus 12 has improved durability, a larger display and a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, with 16GB RAM. The phone doesn’t get hot under heavy load due to its dual Cryo-Velocity cooling setup, which makes it perfect for playing games. Although it skips IP68 in favor of IP65 protection. It is yet to appreciate AI like other creators.
OnePlus 12 specs
- Display: 6.82-inch, QHD+ LTPO
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- RAM: 12GB/16GB
- Storage: 256GB/512GB
- Cameras: 50, 48 and 64MP
- Front camera: 32MP
- Battery: 5,400mAh
- Software: Android 14
*Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
It is way too different from Zenfone 10 having a bigger display of 6.78 inches, better battery life of 5500 mAh, and a bunch of other improvements which include Snapdragon 8 Gen SoC. There is an AI Transcript to convert recorded audio to text, an AI Call Translator, and AI noise cancellation. It also includes new software improvements like new customization options.
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra specs:
- Interior Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED with 120Hz
- SoC: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- RAM: 12/16GB
- Storage: 256/512GB
- Cameras: 50, 13 and 32MP
- Front camera: 32MP
- Battery: 5,500mAh
- Software: Android 14
Asus ROG Phone 8
It offers a brand new design to attract customers along with IP68 water and dust resistance and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and up to 24 GB of RAM. However, it lacks some of the features that were present in the predecessor like flashy looks, larger and more powerful cooling fans, and amazing front-firing speakers.
Asus ROG Phone 8 specs:
- Internal display: 6.78-inch FHD+ LPTO
- SoC: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- RAM: 12/16GB
- Storage: 256GB
- Cameras: 50/32/13MP
- Front camera: 32MP
- Battery: 5,500mAh
- Software: Android 14
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro specs:
- Internal display: 6.78-inch FHD+ LPTO
- SoC: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- RAM: 16/24GB
- Storage: 512GB or 1TB
- Cameras: 50/32/13MP
- Front camera: 32MP
- Battery: 5,500mAh
- Software: Android 14
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Xiaomi 14
It is one of the low-cost flagships present in the markets of Europe and Asia. Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 pro both include Snapdragon 8 Gen 8 Processor with up to 16 GB of RAM and storage up to 1TB. The camera is pretty much similar, but Pro has improved variable aperture of f/1.42-f/4. There are no major AI upgrades but it is a powerful package forward from last year.
Xiaomi 14 specs
- Display: 6.36-inch, QHD+ OLED
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- RAM: 8GB/12/16GB
- Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB
- Cameras: 3x 50MP
- Front camera: 32MP
- Battery: 4,610mAh
- Software: Android 14
Xiaomi 14 Pro specs
- Display: 5.9-inch, FHD+ Super AMOLED
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- RAM: 12GB/16GB
- Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB
- Cameras: 50MP and 13MP
- Front camera: 32MP
- Battery: 4,880mAh
- Software: Android 14
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