Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3: Modest Upgrade for Mid-Range Phones

Is the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 worth the hype? We break down the specs, features, and early benchmarks of Qualcomm's new mid-range processor.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3: A Small Step Up for Mid-Range Phones

The mid-range smartphone arena just got a little bit more interesting. Qualcomm has quietly released the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (SM6375), a new system-on-a-chip (SoC) aiming to bring a touch of extra power and features to more affordable devices. Don't expect a revolution, though – think of it as a refined evolution of the existing Snapdragon 695.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

Familiar Design, Slight Boost

The Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is built on a familiar 6nm process, similar to the 695. The core architecture is also largely unchanged:

  • 2x Performance Cores: ARM Cortex-A78 (up to 2.3 GHz)
  • 6x Efficiency Cores: ARM Cortex-A55 (up to 2.0 GHz)

The key difference? Clock speeds. The 6s Gen 3 pushes those cores a bit further, resulting in a noticeable, though not groundbreaking, performance gain over its predecessor. Early benchmarks, such as those from the Motorola Moto G85 (a likely launch device for this chip), show a small but consistent advantage over phones running the Snapdragon 695.

Features and Connectivity

Here's a quick rundown of what the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 brings to the table:

  • Graphics: Adreno 619 GPU
  • 5G Modem: Snapdragon X51 (up to 2.5 Gbps down, 0.8 Gbps up), mmWave support
  • Wireless: FastConnect 6200 (Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2)
  • Camera ISP: Supports up to 3 cameras, 108MP main sensor, HEIC format

Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Specs at a Glance:

Feature Specification
CPU Octa-core (2x Cortex-A78 @ up to 2.3 GHz, 6x Cortex-A55 @ up to 2.0 GHz)
Process Technology 6nm
GPU Adreno 619
Memory LPDDR4x (up to 2133MHz)
Storage UFS 2.2 (2-lane)
5G Modem Snapdragon X51 (sub-6 GHz and mmWave)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2
Camera ISP Spectra 355L (up to 108MP, triple camera support)
Display Up to FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate

Should You Care?

If you're looking for a flagship-level experience, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 isn't it (nor is it trying to be). However, it holds promise for those seeking a good balance of performance, features, and value in a mid-range smartphone. The modest performance gains, coupled with 5G capabilities and a capable camera ISP, make it a solid choice for manufacturers looking to create compelling devices in the increasingly competitive affordable phone segment.

Benchmarks:

Here's a summarized table of the provided benchmarks, comparing the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 to other SoCs:

Benchmark Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Snapdragon 695 5G
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core 940 points -
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core 2067 points 2073 points
Geekbench 5 Single-Core 703 points 676 points
Geekbench 5 Multi-Core 1917 points 1904 points
Geekbench 4 Single-Core 3067 points -
Geekbench 4 Multi-Core 6945 points -
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 Total Score 1172 ms -
Octane V2 Total Score 34162 points -
WebXPRT 4 Score 95 points -
AnTuTu v9 Total Score 437830 points -
AnTuTu v9 CPU Score 126674 points -
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 CPU Tests 5141 points -
PCMark for Android Storage Score 23090 points -
PCMark for Android Work Score 3.0 12367 points -
CrossMark Overall 619 points -
Geekbench 5.5 Power Consumption (150cd) 4.8 watts -
Idle Power Consumption (150cd) 1.1 watts -

As more devices powered by this chip hit the market, we'll get a clearer picture of its real-world performance. Stay tuned!

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