Snapdragon 712 is now official
Snapdragon 712 debuts with all the premium features of SD 710 S0C, but adds a performance boost to become the latest “powerhouse for gaming and beyond.” The new chip is built on the same 10-nm process while kryo 360 CPU, Adreno 616 GPU, Hexagon 685 DSP, all remained unchanged.
While the Snapdragon 712 integrates almost the same features with SD 710, the most notable difference is the frequency at which the new chip runs. It runs 2.3GHz unlike the 2.2GHz achievable on SD 710 Soc. The Adreno 616 GPU is The designed to bring console-like gaming on the mobile platform and overwhelming movie experience on your smartphone.
Snapdragon 712 phones, like the SD 710, retains Qualcomm X15 LTE modem. It lets you connect quickly and also ensures fast internet connectivity by integrating Cat.15 downlink and Cat.13 uplink. The maximum peak download speed is 800Mbps and 150Mbps upload speed.
Behind the camera performance of SD 712 phones is Qualcomm Spectra ISP 250, which according to Qualcomm “pushes boundaries for the camera and multimedia playbacks.” It supports 10 bits of color depth and can capture breathtaking shots, while 4K videos are achievable. Meanwhile, the camera on most SD 712 phones can only go 20MP dual camera and a single 32MP shooter.
Qualcomm 712, not forgetting what matters most, optimize battery life, to make sure you stay longer on just a single charge. While its designed to help balance task performed on a mobile device, maintain low thermal for seamless operations, it also supports Quick Charge 4+. According to Qualcomm, the tech, brings your battery to 50% from 0 in just 15 minutes.
The Snapdragon 712 is more like a mere upgrade of the SD 710 with almost the same premium features. The latter, however, comes with improved performance, about 10% compared to the former. Depending on what a mobile phone does for you, Snapdragon 712 will always maintain peak performance.
List of snapdragon 712 phones ( SD 712 phones)
Xiaomi MI 9 SE
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Xiaomi MI 9 SE becomes the first device on our list of Snapdragon 712 phones, after the official unveiling by Xiaomi CEO, Lei Junas. The devices revolves around a 5.97-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch, which is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Meanwhile, paired with the SD 712 SoC is a 6GB RAM and 64/128GB non-expandable internal storage. The battery capacity is 3070mAh and supports up to 18W fast charging via USB-C port, that also serves as the headphone jack.
The Xiaomi MI 9 SE like the MI 9 has a triple camera arrangement. It includes a 48MP main shooter, 12MP ultrawide lens, and an 8MP telephoto sensor. On the front notch is a 20MP selfie snapper.
Vivo Z1 Pro
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Vivo Z1 Pro is the latest device to make our list of Snapdragon 712 phones with some interesting specs. The processor is paired with 6GB RAM for seamless multitasking and Adreno 616 GPU for decent graphics.
The device follows the triple camera setup as it features 16MP main rear cam, coupled with an 8MP ultrawide-angle lens and 2MP depth effect sensor. On the punch hole located at the top left corner of the screen is 32MP snapper with f/2.0 aperture.
The screen is a 6.53-inch (1080 x 2340) resolution, and there’s is a 5000mAh battery to complement the big screen and supports 18W fast charging via Micro USB port. Out of the box, Z1 Pro will run Android Pie.
Vivo Z5
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Vivo Z5 makes it the third smartphone to feature in our list of Snapdragon 712 phones, with some rare features for a mid-range device. It has a massive 4500mAh battery that supports 22.5W charging and reverse charging to refill your wearables and other devices.
Meanwhile, the device sits on a 6.38-inch AMOLED display of 1080 x 2340px resolution with an in-display fingerprint scanner underneath. The phone is powered by SD 712, which is paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM.
Vivo Z5 packs a triple rear camera with 48MP as the main shooter, followed by an 8MP wide-angle lens. The third lens is a 2MP depth sensor while the front camera which is fitted on a notch is a 32MP with pixel-binning support.
The device out of the box will run Android Pie on top Funtouch OS 9. It will be available in Aurora Illusion, Holographic Illusion, and Bamboo Forest Night colors.
Vivo Z1x
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The Vivo Z1x is the fourth phone to Grace our list of Snapdragon 712 phones, and also third Vivo phone to feature on the list as well. It has a different design with the above two but features triple camera at the back, and surprisingly an in-display fingerprint scanner.
The camera is a 48MP snapper, accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide wide-angle lens, and 5MP depth sensor. Its features include LED Flash, HDR, panorama, and can shoot videos on 2160p@30fps and 1080p@30fps. On the front notch is a 32MP sensor with AI enchantment and HDR.
Vivo Z1x, meanwhile, has a 6.38-inch AMOLED display of 1080 x 2340px resolution and is a 19.5:9 aspect ratio panel. The SD 712 SoC is paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB with an option for expansion.
There’s a 4500mAh battery that supports 22.5W Quick Charge via USB-C port. The 3.5mm headphone is present while the phone will be offered in Aurora Illusion, Bamboo Forest Night.
Realme XT
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The direct competitor to the newly launched Redmi Note 8 Pro is now official, dubbed Realme XT. Both devices have likely spec but will run a different processor but with the same memory configuration.
Realme XT sports a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 91% screen-to-body ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The device comes with Snapdragon 712 SoC with up to 8GB RAM and outside the box, it will run Android Pie on top ColorOS 6.0.
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The camera configuration is exactly what’s on the Redmi Note 8 Pro. It consists of a 64MP lens paired with 8MP 118° ultra-wide-angle lens, 2MP depth sensor, and 2MP 4cm macro snapper. The device comes with AI scene recognition, chrome boost, super Nightscape, Expert mode, and EIS support for videos.
For biometric authentication, there’s an in-screen reader that uses GOODIX G3.0 sensor. There’s a 4000mAh battery that supports VOOC 3.0 Quick Charge via USB-C port.
Vivo S5
List of Snapdragon 712 phones
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Vivo for long now is dominating our list of Snapdragon 712 phones, and they’ve just added a new gadget to the list. The device dubbed Vivo S5 is built around a 6.44-inch 20:9 AMOLED display of 1080 x 2400p resolution, boasting of 91.8% screen-to-body ratio. There’s an in-display fingerprint scanner underneath the screen for biometric authentication.
The S5, powered by SD 712 SoC is paired with up to 8GB RAM and comes in two memory variants; 128GB and 256GB. It runs Android 9 based on Funtouch OS 9.2 outside the box. The battery capacity is 4100mAh and supports 22.5W charging for a quick top-up.
Arguably, the best camera phone on the list with a new Quad sensor arrangement at the back. The primary 48MP lens, coupled with 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP depth effect, and 2MP macro lens, are arranged in a diamond formation. For the 32MP selfie camera, it’s fitted in a 3.5mm punch hole in the upper left corner.
List of Snapdragon 712 phones (SD 712 phones)
| Name | Configuration | Price |
| Xiaomi MI 9 SE | 128GB 6GB RAM | $271 |
| Vivo Z1 Pro | 128GB 6GB RAM | $300 |
| Vivo Z5 | 64GB 6GB RAM | $254 |
| Vivo Z1x | 64GB 6GB RAM | $250 |
| Vivo S5 | 128GB 8GB RAM | $350 |
