#TechBytes: Latest flagship smartphones fueled by Snapdragon 865+ chipset
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 865+ as an improved version of its flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 865, recently. The Plus version offers up to 10% better CPU and GPU performance as compared to its predecessor. Interestingly, several smartphone makers have announced the arrival of their own high-end phones that will be powered by the new chipset. Let's take a look.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G: Expected cost around Rs. 1,10,000
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5G has been up for pre-ordering in China from July 22 and will be launched on August 5. The smartphone will feature a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ foldable AMOLED display on the inside, an external 1.1-inch AMOLED screen, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 865+ chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and 3,204mAh of battery.
Galaxy Z Flip 5G will have dual rear camera setup
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G will feature a dual rear camera setup comprising a 12MP (f/1.8) primary sensor and a 12MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle camera with LED flash. For selfies, it will offer a single 10MP (f/2.4) snapper.
Lenovo Legion: Expected to be priced around Rs. 45,000
The gaming-centric Lenovo Legion launched on July 22 in China. The handset will feature a 6.67-inch QHD+ (1440x3120 pixels) AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and an under-display fingerprint scanner for secure biometric authentication. It will draw power from a Snapdragon 865+ chipset, paired with up to 16GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 90W fast-charging support.
Lenovo Legion will have two cameras on the rear side
The Lenovo Legion is likely to feature a dual rear camera setup, comprising a 64MP (f/1.8) primary sensor and another 16MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle lens with dual-LED flash. For selfies, it is expected to pack a single 20MP (f/2.2) motorized pop-up camera on the side.
ASUS ROG Phone 3: Expected to cost Rs. 73,000
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 went official on July 22. The device will feature a 6.59-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and dedicated Air Triggers for gaming. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 865+ chipset, coupled with up to 16GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, and a 6,000mAh battery with 30W fast-charging support.
ASUS ROG Phone 3 to sport a triple-lens rear camera
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 will feature a triple rear camera setup comprising a 64MP primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and an 8MP depth lens with LED flash. On the front, it will sport a 13MP snapper for clicking selfies.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20: Expected to cost around Rs. 75,000
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will be unveiled at the "Galaxy Unpacked" event on August 5. The smartphone will have a punch-hole design, a 120Hz 6.9-inch QHD+ (1440x3040 pixels) Super AMOLED display, an under-display fingerprint scanner, and a built-in S-Pen. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 865+ chipset, coupled with 12GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 4,300mAh battery with fast-charging support.
It will offer a 108MP main sensor
The Note 20 is expected to feature a triple rear camera setup comprising a 108MP primary sensor, a 48MP secondary lens, and another 12MP tertiary sensor with LED flash. For selfies, a single 40MP camera is likely to be present.
