Qualcomm’s latest flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, was launched in December 2021. Almost all the leading smartphone manufacturers have introduced their latest flagship smartphones, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. If you are on the lookout for a flagship smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, you are in the right place as we have listed the best Android smartphones available in the market, which drive power from the flagship chipset for 2022.
But, before we begin, readers must be aware that our list is not sorted with respect to pricing or from best to worst (or vice versa). It is, instead, a collection of all the smartphones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. With all said and done, let’s get started.
Now that you are thoroughly familiar with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, let’s check out the list of the smartphones which run on the latest flagship.
List of Snapdragon 8 Gen. 1 Smartphones (Snapdragon 898)
- Xiaomi 12
- Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Motorola Moto Edge 30 Pro
- OnePlus 10 Pro
- iQOO 9 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy S22
- Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- OPPO Find X5 Pro
- Realme GT 2 Pro
Xiaomi 12
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The Xiaomi 12 is one of the most affordable smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. The device features a 6.28-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, up to 1,100 nits brightness, Dolby Vision, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The device boots Android 12-based MIUI 13 out of the box.
For photography, the Xiaomi 12 sports a 50MP main camera, a 13MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP telemacro camera. At the front, the device has a 32MP selfie shooter. In terms of battery, the Xiaomi 12 uses a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging, 50W wireless fast charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
| Xiaomi 12 | |
| Display | 6.28-inch FHD+ 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED HDR10+ Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Memory Variants | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS3.1 storage |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP + 13MP + 5MP |
| Front camera | 32MP |
| Android version | 12, MIUI 13 |
| Battery | 4,500mAh |
| Fast Charging | 67W |
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Key Highlights: 120W Fast Charging, Three 50MP Cameras, 120Hz AMOLED Display.
Next up on the list is Xiaomi 12’s ‘Pro’ sibling, the Xiaomi 12 Pro. The device comes equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and has a 6.73-inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, up to 1,500 nits brightness, HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
The Xiaomi 12 Pro sports a 50MP+50MP+50MP triple-camera setup on the rear and a 32MP selfie shooter at the front. The device’s camera features OIS and 8K video recording. In terms of battery, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is powered by a 4,600mAh battery with support for a whopping 120W fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging.
| Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
| Display | 6.73-inch FHD+ 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED HDR10+ Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Memory Variants | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS3.1 storage |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP + 50MP + 50MP |
| Front camera | 32MP |
| Android version | 12, MIUI 13 |
| Battery | 4,600mAh |
| Fast Charging | 120W |
Motorola Moto Edge 30 Pro
Key Highlights: Near-Stock Android, 144Hz Refresh Rate, 68W Fast Charging
The Motorola Moto Edge 30 Pro is the brand’s newest flagship offering in 2022, which runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The device boasts of a 6.7-inch Full HD+ OLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colour, DCI-P3 colour gamut, DC Dimming, up to 700 nits brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device is IP52 rated for splash resistance.
For photography, the Motorola Moto Edge 30 Pro uses a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front, the device flaunts a large 60MP selfie snapper. On the software side of things, the Motorola Moto Edge 30 Pro boots Android 12-based MyUX out of the box, which provides its users with a near-stock Android experience. Coming to the battery of the device, the Motorola Moto Edge 30 Pro sports a 4,800mAh battery with support for 68W TurboPower fast charging and 15W wireless fast charging.
| Motorola Moto Edge 30 Pro | |
| Display | 6.3-inch FHD+ 144Hz refresh rate OLED HDR10+ 10-bit Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Memory Variants | 8GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB UFS3.1 storage |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP + 50MP + 2MP |
| Front camera | 60MP |
| Android version | 12, MyUX |
| Battery | 4,800mAh |
| Fast Charging | 68W |
OnePlus 10 Pro
Key Highlights: OxygenOS, QHD+ OLED Display, 80W Fast Charging, Hasselblad Co-Branding For Camera.
OnePlus changed its ways quite a lot this year, and has currently launched only the OnePlus 10 Pro under its OnePlus 10 family of smartphones. That, however, should not make the OnePlus fans unhappy, as the OnePlus 10 Pro runs on the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship chipset. The device flaunts a 6.7-inch QHD+ flexible curved AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,300 nits brightness.
In terms of cameras, the OnePlus 10 Pro features a 48MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and an 8MP telephoto lens with 3.3x optical zoom. For selfies, the device comes with a 32MP front camera. In terms of battery, the OnePlus 10 Pro features a 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging.
| OnePlus 10 Pro | |
| Display | 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Memory Variants | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS3.1 storage |
| Rear Cameras | 48MP + 50MP + 8MP |
| Front camera | 32MP |
| Android version | 12, OxygenOS 12 |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Fast Charging | 80W |
iQOO 9 Pro
Key Highlights: 2K OLED Display, 120W Fast Charging, Camera With Gimbal OIS.
iQOO recently unveiled its iQOO 9 series of smartphones in India. The top-of-the-line iQOO 9 Pro is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered flagship that is targeted towards serious gamers with its flashy aesthetics and sheer power but is also not leaving behind photography/videography enthusiasts with a gimbal camera. The device comes with a 6.78-inch QHD+ curved E5 AMOLED panel with HDR10+ certification, DCI-P3 colour gamut, up to 1,500 nits brightness, and 120Hz refresh rate.
The iQOO 9 Pro features a 50MP main camera with gimbal stabilization, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and a 16MP portrait camera. At the front, the device comes with a 16MP selfie shooter. One of the prime highlights of the iQOO 9 Pro is its 120W fast charging support. It also has support for 50W wireless charging. The device features a 4,700mAh cell.
| iQOO 9 Pro | |
| Display | 6.78-inch QHD+ 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED HDR10+ |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Memory Variants | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 256GB/512GB UFS3.1 storage |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP + 50MP + 16MP |
| Front camera | 16MP |
| Android version | 12, FunTouchOS |
| Battery | 4,700mAh |
| Fast Charging | 120W |
Samsung Galaxy S22
Key Highlights: Compact Form Factor, 120Hz Refresh Rate, IP68 Rating, 4 Years Of Android Updates.
Samsung’s newest flagship family, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series of smartphones, has finally hit the commercial shelves. All three devices in the lineup feature the newest-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Starting with the vanilla Galaxy S22, the device is a fairly compact handset with a 6.1-inch Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1,300 nits brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection.
For photography, the Galaxy S22 has a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. At the front, the device has a 10MP selfie snapper. A 3,700mAh battery powers the Galaxy S22. The device supports 25W fast charging, 15W Qi wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging at 4.5W.
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | |
| Display | 6.1-inch FHD+ AMOLED 2X display 120Hz refresh rate 1300 nits brightness Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Memory Variants | 8GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS3.1 storage |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP |
| Front camera | 10MP |
| Android version | 12, OneUI 4.1 |
| Battery | 3,700mAh |
| Fast Charging | 25W |
Samsung Galaxy S22+
Key Highlights: 120Hz Refresh rate, 4,500mAh Battery, IP68 Rating, 4 Years Of Android Updates.
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ comes with nearly identical specifications and features as that of the vanilla Samsung Galaxy S22. The difference lies in the display size, as the Samsung Galaxy S22+ features a larger 6.6-inch Full HD+ display. Additionally, the device features a larger 4,500mAh battery and support for 45W fast charging.
| Samsung Galaxy S22+ | |
| Display | 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED 2X display 120Hz refresh rate 1300 nits brightness Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Memory Variants | 8GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS3.1 storage |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP |
| Front camera | 10MP |
| Android version | 12, OneUI 4.1 |
| Battery | 4,500mAh |
| Fast Charging | 45W |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Key Highlights: S-Pen support, 120Hz QHD+ Display, 5,000mAh Battery, 100x Space Zoom, IP68 Rating, 4 Years Of Android Updates.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the top-of-the-line variant in the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup, offers a large 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device comes with up to 1TB of internal storage and has a built-in S Pen.
For photography, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra features a 108MP main camera with OIS, a 10MP telephoto lens with OIS and 3x optical zoom, a 10MP telephoto camera with OIS and 10x periscope optical zoom lens, and a 12MP ultrawide camera. For selfies, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra offers a 40MP front camera. In terms of battery, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra features a large 5,000mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging and 15W Qi wireless charging.
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
| Display | 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate 1,750 nits brightness Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Memory Variants | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB UFS3.1 storage |
| Rear Cameras | 108MP + 12MP + 10MP + 10MP |
| Front camera | 40MP |
| Android version | 12, OneUI 4.1 |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Fast Charging | 45W |
OPPO Find X5 Pro
Key Highlights: Marisilicon X NPU, Elegant Design, 120Hz OLED display, 5-Axis OIS Camera.
The OPPO Find X5 Pro is one of the newly launched flagship smartphones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. The device features a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protecting its integrity. For optics, the device sports a 50MP main camera with 5-axis OIS, a 10-bit 50MP ultrawide camera, and a 13MP telephoto camera.
At the front, the device has a 32MP selfie shooter. The OPPO Find X5 Pro’s cameras come with Hasselblad tuning and are powered by the brand’s in-house MariSilicon X NPU. In terms of battery life, the OPPO Find X5 Pro sports a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support for 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging support.
| OPPO Find X5 Pro | |
| Display | 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate 8192-level screen dimming Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Memory Variants | 12GB LPDDR5 RAM 256GB UFS3.1 storage |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP + 50MP + 13MP |
| Front camera | 32MP |
| Android version | 12, ColorOS 12.1 |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Fast Charging | 80W |
Realme GT 2 Pro
Key Highlights: QHD+ Display, 5,000mAh Battery, 150-Degree Ultrawide Camera.
Realme’s GT 2 Pro is the brand’s entry into the ultra-flagship ecosystem. The device features a large 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
For photography, the Realme GT 2 Pro has a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP 40x zoom ultra macro camera. For selfie enthusiasts, Realme has provided the Realme GT 2 Pro with a 32MP selfie snapper.
The device comes with a 5,000mAh dual-cell battery and 65W fast charging support. The phone runs Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0, and it will get three major Android OS updates in the future.
| Realme GT 2 Pro | |
| Display | 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate 100% DCI- Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Memory Variants | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/512GB/256GB UFS3.1 storage |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP + 50MP + 2MP |
| Front camera | 32MP |
| Android version | 12, Realme UI 3.0 |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Fast Charging | 65W |
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Specifications, Features
Here’s what Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has in store for us:
| Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Display | Max On-Device Display: 4K @ 60 Hz, QHD+ @ 144 Hz Max External Display: Up to 4K @ 60 Hz HDR: HDR10+, HDR10 Color Depth: Up to 10-bit Color Gamut: Rec2020 |
| Audio | Qualcomm Aqstic technology: Qualcomm Aqstic audio codec up to Qualcomm WCD9385, Qualcomm Aqstic smart speaker amplifier up to Qualcomm WSA8835 Qualcomm aptX audio playback support: Qualcomm aptX Lossless, Qualcomm aptX Voice, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive |
| Video Playback | Codec Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), VP8, VP9 Video Playback: HDR Playback Codec support for HDR10+, HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU (Adreno 730) HLG video playback OpenCL 2.0 FP, OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulcan 1.1 |
| CPU | Up to 3.0GHz clock speed, Qualcomm Kryo CPU, 64-bit architecture |
| Charging | Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 technology |
| Camera | ISP: Qualcomm Spectra image signal processor, Triple 18-bit ISPs, Hardware accelerator for computer vision (CV-ISP) Triple Camera, MFNR, ZSL, 30fps: Up to 36 MP Dual Camera, MFNR, ZSL, 30fps: Up to 64+36 MP Single Camera, MFNR, ZSL, 30fps: Up to 108 MP Single Camera: Up to 200 MP Camera Features: Multi-frame Noise Reduction (MFNR), AI-based face detection, auto-focus, and auto-exposure, Locally Motion Compensated Temporal Filtering, Low light photography architecture Slow Motion Video Capture: 720p @ 960 FPS Video Capture Formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Video Capture Features: 4K Video Capture @ 120 FPS, 8K video capture at 30fps, Bokeh Engine for Video Capture, Video super resolution |
| USB | 3.1, Type-C |
| NFC | Yes, supported |
| Location | Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, NavIC, GPS, QZSS L1/L5 Dual Frequency Support Urban pedestrian navigation with sidewalk accuracy Global freeway lane-level vehicle navigation Qualcomm® Location |
| Bluetooth | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Qualcomm® FastConnect 6900 Version: Bluetooth 5.2 Features: Dual Bluetooth antennas, LE Audio Features, Snapdragon Sound technology suite |
| AI | Qualcomm AI Engine Qualcomm Adreno GPU Qualcomm Kryo CPU Fused AI Accelerator architecture, Qualcomm® Hexagon Vector eXtensions (HVX), Qualcomm Hexagon Scalar Accelerator, Qualcomm® Hexagon Tensor Accelerator |
| Memory | 3200MHz, LPDDR5 |
| Part Number | SM8450 |
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs. Snapdragon 888+: Specifications Comparison
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888+ |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 GPU |
| CPU | Qualcomm Kryo CPU | Qualcomm Kryo 680 CPU |
| Modem Name | Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System | Qualcomm® Snapdragon X60 5G Modem-RF System |
| Peak Download Speed | 10Gbps | Up to 7.5Gbps |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth System | Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 | Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 |
| Image Signal Processor | Qualcomm Spectra image signal processor Triple 18-bit ISPs Hardware accelerator for computer vision (CV-ISP) | Qualcomm Spectra 580 image signal processor Triple 14-bit CV-ISPs Hardware accelerator for computer vision (CV-ISP) |
| Max On-Device Display | 4K @ 60 Hz QHD+ @ 144 Hz | 4K @ 60 Hz QHD+ @ 144 Hz |
| Qualcomm® Quick Charge Technology Support | Qualcomm® Quick Charge 5 technology | Qualcomm® Quick Charge 5 technology |
| Process Node and Technology | 4nm | 5nm |
| Part Number | SM8450 | SM8350-AC |
We will keep updating this list whenever a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered smartphone launches in the market. Meanwhile, which one among the list is your favourite smartphone from the list? Do let us know in the comments section below.
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