Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform In India

Qualcomm Technologie introduced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform at a media event in New Delhi. This platform incorporates functionalities from the Snapdragon 8 series, targeting premium mobile experiences. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform will be featured in the upcoming POCO F6, making it one of the first smartphones in India to utilise this technology.

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform prioritises on-device generative AI, always-sensing ISP technology, hyper-realistic mobile gaming, exceptional connectivity and high-fidelity lossless audio. The platform is compatible with a wide range of AI models, including popular large language models like Baichuan-7B, Llama 2 and Gemini Nano.

“Our commitment to providing premium experiences has been instrumental in fostering long-term collaborations within the industry,” said Savi Soin, Senior Vice President and President, Qualcomm India, regarding the partnership with POCO. “Our newest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform offers a variety of premium features, including cutting-edge on-device AI experiences. 

He further stated, “POCO and Qualcomm share a common objective of delivering best-in-class smartphone experiences to users and we're excited to collaborate with them on their upcoming device unveil to bring these extraordinary experiences to the Indian market.”

“We are thrilled to introduce the POCO F6 powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 3,” said Saurabh Arora, Mobile, Compute and XR Business Development Lead, Qualcomm India. “This platform is specifically designed to deliver experiences that enhance creativity, entertainment, productivity and more. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, equipped with features like on-device generative AI, sophisticated photography capabilities, hyper-realistic mobile gaming, exceptional connectivity and high-definition lossless audio, incorporates the most sought-after functionalities from the Snapdragon 8-series platform to create an extraordinary user experience.”

Further, POCO says their new F6 phone is a game-changer for India. It's the first to use the super-powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, making it a leader in mobile tech and on-device AI.