Top 5 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 smartphones in India: Honor 200 Pro, Realme GT 6, Poco F6, and more

The Indian smartphone market has seen a surge in devices powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Over the past few months, almost every major brand (except Samsung and OnePlus) has launched a phone featuring this powerful chipset. The standout feature of these devices is that they offer flagship-grade performance at relatively affordable prices.

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is built on a 4nm TSMC manufacturing process, the same as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Gen 3, and even the 7 Plus Gen 3. It utilises the same Cortex-X4, A720, and A520 CPU cores found in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, with a maximum clock speed of 3.0GHz. For comparison, the 8 Plus Gen 3 can reach up to 3.4GHz. The Adreno 735 GPU in the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is comparable to the Adreno 740 found in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, offering excellent graphics performance.

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 provides a balanced blend of power and efficiency, making it an attractive option for consumers looking for high performance without the premium price tag. This chipset delivers a seamless user experience, whether for gaming, multitasking, or media consumption, making it a top choice for smartphone manufacturers and users alike.

Here are the top 5 smartphones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 in India:

1. Poco F6: The Poco F6 is currently the most affordable smartphones with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 in India. It comes in a choice of 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB at a price of Rs 29,999, Rs 31,999, and Rs 33,999, respectively. The Poco F6 features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel can reach up to 2,400 nits in brightness and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Dolby Vision playback support is also available. Biometrics are handled by an in-screen fingerprint reader. On the camera front, there’s a dual-camera setup on the rear, headlined by a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 primary sensor behind an f/1.59 optically stabilised lens. This is paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor. The front camera is a 20-megapixel shooter. Powering the Poco F6 is a 5,000mAh battery supporting 90W fast charging. The phone runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS, based on Android 14, and is guaranteed to receive three major OS updates and four years of security updates.
2. Realme GT 6: The Realme GT 6 has a 6.78-inch 1.5K resolution LTPO AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. The panel can top 6,000 nits, Realme says. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The phone has a triple camera setup on the rear with a 50-megapixel main Sony LYT-808 sensor behind an f/1.69 aperture lens, 50-megapixel 2x portrait camera, and another 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra wide. The front camera is a 32-megapixel. The Realme GT 6 has a 5,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging. It runs Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14 and is guaranteed to receive three major OS updates and four years of security updates. It comes in a choice of It comes in a choice of 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB at a price of Rs 40,999, Rs 42,999, and Rs 44,999, respectively.
3. Xiaomi 14 Civi: The Xiaomi 14 Civi has a 6.55-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution. Xiaomi claims it can top 3,000 nits. Dolby Vision content is supported natively. For protection, there is Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The Xiaomi 14 Civi has a triple camera setup which is a combination of a 50-megapixel wide lens, a 50-megapixel 2x telephoto lens, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. It has two 32-megapixel selfie cameras— one wide and another ultra wide. The phone is backed by a 4,700mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging. It runs Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14 and is guaranteed to receive three major OS updates and four years of security updates. It comes in a choice of 8GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB at a price of Rs 42,999 and Rs 47,999.
4. Moto Razr 50 Ultra: The Moto Razr 50 Ultra has a 6.7-inch P-OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. Motorola claims it can top 2,500 nits. HDR10+ content is supported natively. The Moto Edge 50 Ultra has a 50MP main f/1.6 camera with OIS, 64MP 3x zoom telephoto and another 50MP ultrawide with autofocus. It has a 50-megapixel selfie camera. The phone is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 125W fast wired and 50W wireless charging. It runs Motorola’s Hello UI based on Android 14 and is guaranteed to receive three major OS updates and four years of security updates. It comes in sole 12GB/512GB at a price of Rs 54,999.
5. Honor 200 Pro: The Honor 200 Pro comes equipped with a 6.78-inch full-HD+ OLED curved display, boasting a 120Hz refresh rate and 4,000 nits peak brightness. In terms of camera capabilities, it comes with a 50-megapixel primary rear camera, complemented by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 50-megapixel telephoto shooter. On the front, it includes a 50-megapixel selfie camera and an additional 3D depth camera. The phone is backed by a 5,200mAh battery, supporting 100W fast charging and 66W wireless charging. It runs Honor’s Magic OS 8.0 based on Android 14 and is guaranteed to receive two major OS updates and three years of security updates. It comes in sole 12GB/512GB at a price of Rs 57,999.