List of Snapdragon 865 phones
With the unveiling of the Snapdragon 865 chip, we now have a sneak peek of the features of next year’s high-level phones. From 5G connectivity, to lifelike graphics rendering to 200MP camera lens support, and enhanced battery performance.
All Snapdragon 865 phones from next year will make use of the Qualcomm X55 modem. According to the chipmaker, the SoC is ready to start debuting in premium phones from Q1 of 2020. However, we can only speculate on the list of Snapdragon 865 phones, which will include Xiaomi Mi 9, Samsung Galaxy S11, Sony Xperia 2, LG G9 and LG V60.
And luckily, Qualcomm also released a high-level mid-range SOC with the X55 modem. So, if you can’t afford a device with the flagship SoC, you will be able to enjoy 5G connectivity in mid-range phones, which will more affordable.
Snapdragon 865 Features
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 makes use of the new Kryo 585 architecture and promises a 25% faster CPU performance compared to its predecessor. There’s a single power core, clocking at 2.84Ghz, 3x performance core clocked at 2.4GHz, and 4x Kryo 385 efficiency cores clocked at 1.8GHz.
The Adreno 650 GPU promises a 35% improved performance. Apart from delivering lifelike details, it will support a 144Hz display refresh rate. This particular feat will be a big one for smartphone companies as we were able to see just 90Hz in 2019, which debuted in OnePlus 7 and 7T. However, rumors have it that the next Samsung flagship, Galaxy S11, will feature up to 120Hz.
Another commendable feature of the new Adreno 650, is driver update. The GPU will receive updates just like in gaming PC, and updates are to be delivered through the app store. Meanwhile, that will depend on OEMs, because as in the case of OS updates, they always arrive late.
Nevertheless, Snapdragon 865 phones will support up to the 200MP module, thanks to Qualcomm Spectra 480 ISP. It will also support dual 64MP shooter or dual 25MP lens. Other features include 4k video @120fps, 8K @ 30fps, and 960fps slo-mo videos.
It might interest you to know that the Qualcomm X55 modem is a different chip that will be paired with the Snapdragon 865. The chips will deliver both 4G and 5G internet connectivity. According to the company, the X55 modem will achieve a maximum download speed of 7.5Gbps and 2.5Gbps. On 4G, the maximum upload will reach 316Mbps and 3Gbps downlink.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 phones will achieve fast Download speed via mmWave and sub-6 standard. It will also support standalone and non-standalone 5G networks. You will get Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, aptX TWS, aptX adaptive, and aptX voice. And like Snapdragon 765, you also get 5th generation AI with the help of Hexagon 698 and Tensor accelerator.
List of Snapdragon 865 phones
Axon 10s Pro 5G
PRICE: $450| COMING SOON
The ZTE Axon 10s Pro 5G becomes the first device to run the SD 865 SoC. It is also the first device in our list of SD 865 phones with compelling specs. The device has a 6.47-inch AMOLED display with HDR, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, while the SD 865 SoC is paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB expandable memory.
Axon 10s Pro 5G has a triple camera arrangement of primary 48MP snapper, 8MP telephoto lens both with OIS. The third lens is 20MP ultra-wide, while the front snapper is a 20MP shooter with HDR support. There’s a 4000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging via USB-C port while outside the box, you get Android 10 on top MiFavor 10.
The device uses an in-display optical scanner and is being offered in Blue and Black. However, the price is yet to revealed, hopefully when the device hits the shelves.
Xiaomi MI 10 Pro
PRICE: $715| ORDER HERE
Another offering from Xiaomi to make our list of Snapdragon 865 phones. The device has similar hardware and software features with the vanilla Mi 10 but comes on top when it comes to photography. It has a primary 108MP 8P lens sensor flanked by an 8MP 10x optical zoom telephoto lens. There’s a second 12MP 2x zoom telephoto and a 20MP ultra-wide angle lens, while the front camera is a single 20MP shooter.
The battery is 4500mAh and supports wired, wireless, and reversed fast charging. Outside the box, you get Android 10 based on MIUI 11, and here are the full specifications.
Xiaomi MI 10
PRICE: $650| ORDER HERE.
Xiaomi Mi 10 runs Snapdragon 865 SoC under the hood with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB memory. It has a bigger 4780mAh battery with support for 30W wired charging, 30W wirless and 10W reversed charging. You also get a Quad camera arrangement of primary 108MP lens while the front snapper is a 20MP shooter.
The device sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+, DCI-P3, under-screen fingerprint scanner, all protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Outside the box is Android 10 on top MIUI 11 and will set back just $690.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
The SD 865 version of the Galaxy S20 Ultra is for the US and offers amazing camera features apart from the robust performance. The screen is a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with an ultrasonic under-screen fingerprint scanner, secured with Gorilla Glass 5.
The Galaxy S20 Ultra is the first device on our list of Snapdragon 865 phones to feature up to 16GB RAM with 512GB internal storage and still an option for expansion. The camera can shoot 8K videos and is a primary 108MP lens paired with three additional snappers.
Power will be drawn from a 5000mAh battery that supports 45W wired charging. It also supports 15W wireless charging and 10W reversed charging for charging wearables. The device outside the box will run Android 10 based on ONE UI 2.
Realme X50 Pro
PRICE: $599| ORDER HERE
Realme joins the likes of Xiaomi, Samsung, ZTE to debut a phone running the SD 865 SoC. The Realme X50 Pro is the first device from the Chinese company on our list of Snapdragon 865 phones.
It debuted with a 6.44-inch FullHD+ super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Underneath the display is a scanner with 0.27s response time according to the company. The SD 865 SoC is paired with fast LDDPR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage, with TurboWrite and Host performance tester.
The device makes use of Samsung’s 64MP ISOCELL GW1 f/1.8 aperture lens. It’s flanked by an 8MP ultrawide lens, a 12MP 2x telephoto zoom, and a B&W portrait lens. The front camera uses a Sony IMX616 sensor, coupled with an 8MP ultrawide lens for a group selfie.
Power will be through a 4200mAh battery that supports the 65W supermart flash charge. Outside the box, the device runs Android 10 on top Realme UI and will be offered in Miss Green and Rust Red.
More device already made it to the list of SD 865 phones. We are updating the list, always check back to see latest addition to our SD 865 phones.
