Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 for Midrange Phones

Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 8S Gen 3, offering generative AI and premium features to midrange phones, aiming to bridge the gap between high-end and budget devices. The new processor will support up to 30 AI models and over 10 billion parameters, enabling enhanced voice assistants and AI-generated imagery. The 8S Gen 3 caters to phones in the $500 to $800 range and is expected to be adopted by several brands in the coming months. While it may not match the performance of top-tier chips, it offers on-device generative AI and supports features such as up to 200-megapixel cameras and ray tracing for gaming. The move signifies a trend towards bringing premium features to more affordable devices, potentially changing the landscape of midrange smartphones.