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Android Authority
24-06-2025
- Android Authority
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 benchmarks show why Nothing Phone 3 might not be truly Elite
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Nothing announced last week that its Nothing Phone 3 will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. This is a somewhat polarizing move in light of the company marketing the phone as a 'true' or 'real' flagship, where customers would expect a top-flight Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. However, the POCO F7 just launched today, and it's the first global phone powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. So, should you be worried about the Nothing Phone 3's horsepower? How does this chip compare to full-blown flagship processors? We put the POCO F7 through a series of benchmarks to find out. Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 CPU and system benchmarks I decided to pit the POCO F7 against last year's Galaxy S24 Plus, the current Galaxy S25 Plus, and the Google Pixel 9a. Bear in mind that the POCO F7 is a mid-range phone that starts at $399/£389, so its closest rival is the Pixel 9a more than anything else. Hadlee Simons / Android Authority It's worth noting that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 doesn't have any little CPU cores; Qualcomm opted for one Cortex-X4 clocked at 3.2GHz and seven Cortex-A720 cores clocked at various frequencies. I initially thought this CPU setup would pay dividends for multi-core CPU performance, but that's not how it plays out. Geekbench 6 testing reveals that the POCO F7 doesn't beat last year's Galaxy S24 Plus and its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Samsung's phone is 9.3% faster and 7.7% faster in single-core and multi-core benchmarks, respectively. Nevertheless, the POCO phone still keeps the S24 Plus honest. I'm guessing that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's higher overall clock speed and increased cache helped offset any performance penalty associated with retaining the power-sipping little cores. The POCO F7 enjoys a notable ~20.6% single-core CPU advantage over the Pixel 9a. This is a bit of a surprise as the Pixel's Tensor G4 chip has the same Cortex-X4 CPU core, albeit at a slightly lower clock speed. This balloons into a massive 48.7% advantage in POCO's favor when we look at multi-core scores. This isn't a shock due to the Tensor G4's four little CPU cores. However, there's a humungous gap to the Galaxy S25 Plus and its Snapdragon 8 Elite chip in both tests. Samsung's latest phone is 48.5% and 53.3% faster in single- and multi-core tests, respectively. That's in large part due to Qualcomm's Oryon CPU cores, which blow past Arm's latest IP, let alone previous-generation CPU tech. I'm guessing that increased cache also plays a role. Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 GPU benchmarks One of the best ways to really push a phone is to put it through a GPU stress test. So we put it through our preferred tests, namely 3DMark's Wild Life, Wild Life Extreme, and Solar Bay Stress Tests. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 inside the POCO F7 uses an Adreno GPU with a so-called sliced architecture, much like the Snapdragon 8 Elite. However, the Elite chipset uses three slices while the 8s Gen 4 uses two of them. The two Wild Life tests show that the POCO F7 isn't a stable performer, scoring just 59.7% and 56.7% stability. That's a pretty poor showing in isolation, suggesting that bleeding-edge games and apps will slow down significantly over time. The device also sees peak temperatures of just over 45 degrees Celsius in these two tests, with only the S25 Plus beating it in this regard. However, the POCO phone does enjoy lower average temperatures than both Samsung phones. Xiaomi's phone absolutely loses out in terms of peak scores, as the Galaxy S24 Plus beats it by about 30% while the Galaxy S25 Plus is ~66% faster. That looks like a major advantage when running demanding titles. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4's GPU doesn't match even last year's Snapdragon chip for peak performance, but stress testing reveals a different story. Take a close look at these graphs, though, and the POCO phone actually beats the S24 Plus in portions of each test. In fact, it just pips the S24 Plus at the end of the Wild Life Extreme Test. The POCO F7 doesn't beat the Galaxy S25 Plus at all here, but it comes extremely close a few times. Samsung's latest phone offers a disappointing ~53% stability for both tests, while the S24 Plus offers 58.5% and 60.9% stability, respectively. The graph also reveals that the Samsung phones suffer from significant performance drops almost immediately, while the POCO phone only sees severe drops from runs 14 to 18. Google's Pixel 9a is clearly a step below the competition in terms of peak performance, but it displays unmatched stability in these tests. The phone maintained 79.1% and 77.1% stability in these benchmarks, and this allowed it to almost match the POCO F7 for extended runs. The Pixel 9a also ran cooler than rivals in terms of peak and average temperatures. Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 also sports hardware-based ray tracing, although the technology is a bit of a dud in the mobile space right now. Nevertheless, this test provides a unique workout for a GPU and its ray tracing components. The Pixel 9a doesn't offer this tech, though. The results are quite surprising here, as the Snapdragon 8 Elite falls apart with 52.2% stability. Last year's S24 Plus doesn't fare better as it's only able to maintain 50.2% stability. Meanwhile, the POCO F7 maintains an impressive 87.1% stability by the end of the test. That rock-solid performance means that the POCO F7 is actually able to beat both the Galaxy S24 Plus and the S25 Plus over long stretches. The Xiaomi device ends the test a smidge behind the S25 Plus and just edges out the S24 Plus. Something for Nothing to worry about? Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The POCO F7 shares the same chipset as the Nothing Phone 3, and these benchmarks show that the processor is still a step behind last year's flagship Snapdragon silicon when it comes to CPU performance and peak GPU workloads. That means Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 8 Elite phones should enjoy a handy advantage in less demanding games. These full-blown flagship phones should also offer better performance when playing advanced games for a short period of time. Sustained GPU workloads are another matter, though, as the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is able to outdo the Galaxy S24 Plus and seriously threaten the S25 Plus. This strongly suggests that the Nothing Phone 3 can take the fight to some Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phones and maybe even a few Snapdragon 8 Elite devices when playing demanding games in an extended session, or if you're in a hot country. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is far from perfect in the POCO F7, though. It enjoys a healthy lead over the Pixel 9a in CPU workloads, but the POCO F7's throttling and the Pixel 9a's rock-solid stability mean the Google phone was within touching distance in GPU stress tests. So I hope Nothing doesn't skimp on cooling measures. Ultimately, it looks like the Nothing Phone 3 won't enjoy peak performance on par with even last year's flagship phones, but things should even out over an extended workout. However, it looks like performance might not be the main worry for the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. The chip misses out on mmWave 5G, 8K recording, and 4K/120fps video capture, but offers Bluetooth 6.0, Wi-Fi 7, and XPAN support. You'll just have to decide for yourself whether this is a fair trade.
India Today
19-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus price drops by Rs 47,000
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus price drops by Rs 47,000 By Unnati Gusain Looking for a steal deal on Galaxy S24 Plus? Flipkart has an ongoing discount offer for you. But only for a limited time. Deal on Galaxy S24 Plus The Samsung Galaxy S24+ 5G (12GB RAM, 256GB) is now available at Rs 52,999, down from its original price of Rs 99,999. Flipkart offer This is a flat discount of Rs 47,000, inclusive of all offers and cashback. The deal is live on Flipkart and applies to the Onyx Black variant of the phone. Flat discount Flipkart is also offering up to Rs 38,600 off on exchange, depending on your old phone's value. Exchange offer The Galaxy S24+ features a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ display and runs on the Exynos 2400 processor. Display and Processor Galaxy S24 Plus sports a triple rear camera setup (50MP + 10MP + 12MP) along with a 12MP front camera. Camera system Powering the Galaxy S24 Plus is a 4900mAh battery. Battery
India Today
17-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Galaxy S24 Plus gets flat Rs 47000 discount
Galaxy S24 Plus gets flat Rs 47000 discount By Divya Bhati Looking for a steal deal on Galaxy S24 Plus? Flipkart has an ongoing discount offer for you. But only for a limited time. Deal on Galaxy S24 Plus The Samsung Galaxy S24+ 5G (12GB RAM, 256GB) is now available at Rs 52,999, down from its original price of Rs 99,999. Flipkart offer This is a flat discount of Rs 47,000, inclusive of all offers and cashback. The deal is live on Flipkart and applies to the Onyx Black variant of the phone. Flat discount Flipkart is also offering up to Rs 38,600 off on exchange, depending on your old phone's value. Exchange offer The Galaxy S24+ features a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ display and runs on the Exynos 2400 processor. Display and Processor Galaxy S24 Plus sports a triple rear camera setup (50MP + 10MP + 12MP) along with a 12MP front camera. Camera system Powering the Galaxy S24 Plus is a 4900mAh battery. Battery
Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Samsung Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra get a huge price cut in Amazon Summer Sale
If you've been eyeing a premium Samsung phone but hesitating due to the high prices of new releases, now's your chance; the previous year's Galaxy S24 lineup is now available at reduced prices on Amazon. The Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra have seen significant price drops, making them attractive options for buyers on a budget. Here's a closer look at the new prices and the features of these models. Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy 24 Plus, Galaxy S24 Ultra: Price Drops on Amazon The Samsung Galaxy S24 is now listed at Rs. 52,980 for the Onyx Black variant, offering 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Galaxy S24 Plus is available for Rs. 56,940 in the Cobalt Violet colour with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, typically priced higher, is currently offered at Rs. 84,999 during the Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025. Also read: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 15 get a huge price drop during Amazon Great Summer Sale - Details Samsung Galaxy S24: Key Features B0CS69QQTG-1 The Galaxy S24 offers an excellent value with its features at this new price point. It sports a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,600 nits of peak brightness, which gives a sharp and vibrant viewing experience. The device is powered by the Exynos 2400 processor, the phone promises fast and efficient performance. It runs on Android 15 with One UI 7 and comes packed with several AI-driven features. Also read: iPhone 15, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and more mobiles at up to 37% discount in Amazon sale The Galaxy S24 is equipped with a 4,000mAh battery, coupled with 25W wired charging and Fast Wireless Charging 2.0. In terms of cameras, the device includes a 50MP main sensor with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 10MP telephoto camera. There is a 12MP front camera for selfies, with both cameras supporting 8K video recording. Additionally, the Galaxy S24 has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus: Key Features B0CS6FPH6P-2 The Galaxy S24 Plus offers a larger display at 6.7 inches, featuring a 2K LTPO AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. It boasts a peak brightness of 2,600 nits, which offers clarity even in bright conditions. Inside, the device is powered by the Exynos 2400 SoC and offers up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Additionally, it houses a 4,900mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. For photography, the Galaxy S24 Plus features a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor. The 12MP front camera is designed for selfies and video calls. Also read: Best time to buy a PS5? Up to 52% discount on gaming consoles in Amazon sale- Check deals Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Key Features B0CS5XW6TN-3 The Galaxy S24 Ultra also comes with a larger 6.8-inch display, offering a Quad HD+ resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and features Corning Gorilla Armor protection for durability. The phone is also dust and water-resistant. Under the hood, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which ensures top-tier performance. The device runs on Android OS, with up to seven years of OS and security updates. Also read: Best deals on power banks in Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025- Check now One of the standout features of the S24 Ultra is its camera system. It includes a 12MP ultra-wide sensor with a 120-degree field of view, a 200MP wide-angle camera with OIS, and telephoto lenses offering 5x and 3x optical zoom. The camera system supports 8K video recording at 30fps and digital zoom up to 100x. A 5,000mAh battery provides long-lasting performance, with up to 30 hours of video playback and 95 hours of audio playback. First Published Date: 02 May, 13:22 IST
Forbes
16-04-2025
- Forbes
Samsung One UI 7 Update New Schedule: Galaxy S24 Soon, Others Delayed To July
If you're waiting for Samsung's One UI 7 software update, the recently halted rollout now has a new schedule, a new report says. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra After the initial rollout suddenly ground to a halt, it seems there's a new update schedule — though it's not great news for every Galaxy phone. First to receive the software will be the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra, according to 9to5Google, commenting that this was one of the phones which was hit by the sudden stoppage, alongside the Z Fold6 and Z Flip 6. These phones 'are still scheduled for April, assuming Samsung can patch the latest issues that seemed to have delayed the rollout,' it says. 'According to a new notice in the Samsung Members app spotted by a user on Reddit, Samsung has seemingly pushed some devices back all the way to July in a new One UI 7 schedule. The original schedule was updated earlier in the month, though those timeframes are no longer valid for most devices. Most have seemingly been pushed back a month,' the report notes. This means that the Samsung Galaxy S23 series will now get One UI 7 in May, not in April as was previously planned. But the schedule stretches all the way out to July, which will apply to one product only, it says, the Galaxy Tab A9. Other phones specified for May include the Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Fold4, Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip5, Z Flip4, Z Flip3 , Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy S21 series. That still leaves plenty for June as well. There are other tablets which will be updated next month, more in June and that one Tab A9 in July. It's worth remembering that this software includes Android 15, first released last October and still not on many Samsung devices apart from the S25 series. If the One UI 8 release is faster, which is predicted, then for many users, One UI 7 could have a very short shelf life.
