Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 For Samsung Galaxy Vs. Regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: What’s The Difference?

Every year, California chipmaker Qualcomm releases a flagship chipset. Last year it was the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. CPU-powered flagship phones like the Galaxy S23, Fold 5, etc. However, these Samsung smartphones were not released with the standard SoC. Instead, they showed off the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, a slightly overclocked version of the standard processor, also known as the “Plus” variant for other phone makers.

Here’s what the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy could offer

In 2024, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S24 series. According to several reports and rumors, it should consist of three models: the Galaxy S24, the Galaxy S24 Plus and the Galaxy S24 Ultra. While the non-Ultra models are said to come with Samsung’s in-house Exynos chipset, the S24 Ultra will feature the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. While the chipset already offers a significant improvement in performance and efficiency over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Samsung’s collaboration with Qualcomm is expected to result in another “Snapdragon for Galaxy” version.

Here’s how the main cores of the two chipsets compare

Unlike the standard version, which has a high-performance 3.3 GHz Cortex X4 main core, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy will feature a 3.4 GHz Cortex X4 core. However, according to a report, the other main clusters are slightly underclocked. While the Vanilla 8 Gen 3 has five performance cores up to 3.2 GHz and two efficiency cores (up to 2.3 GHz), the 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy could feature five cores with clock speeds up to 3.15 GHz and two efficiency cores (up to 2.27 GHz). The latter would also come with an overclocked GPU.

We believe this would help the processor maintain optimal temperature and efficiency while delivering slightly better peak performance, but more details need to be awaited. In the past, Snapdragon Plus or “for Galaxy” versions featured overclocked cores, but none were underclocked. Nevertheless, the information is based on early reports and it is possible that the company may change the processor configuration before the launch, which is expected to take place in two months.

Galaxy S24 Ultra could come with a titanium frame

In a related development, the Galaxy S24 Ultra could be the first Samsung smartphone to adopt a titanium frame. The titanium frame could cost the company four to five times the current cost of materials. For reference, the aluminum frame of the Galaxy S23 cost the company less than $20. Samsung is already in talks with several Chinese suppliers to develop the titanium alloy it needs for the S24 Ultra.

Additionally, the premium material could also increase the cost of the phone. If the reception of the Galaxy S24 Ultra is positive, the company could also ship other Galaxy models with a titanium frame. Earlier this year, Apple launched the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the first smartphones with a titanium frame.

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