Qualcomm's first mobile chip with on-device generative AI, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, launched late last year to power high-end Android phones in 2024. Now Qualcomm is introducing a new chip in the series. The Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 aims to bring those top-tier features to midrange devices.
This is the first "S" version of a chip that Qualcomm has released, and it offers generative AI at a lower price. The company described the 8S Gen 3 as a bridge between the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which powered last year's premium Android phones.