Top 6 Smartphones with Qualcomm SD 888 SoC

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 888 chip was announced on December 1, 2020. The chip has notable features such as quick charge, support for UFS 3.1, support up to 16GB LPDR5 3200 MHz(51.2ls) e.t.c over its predecessor (865). All of which gives a big boost in photography, matching learning, gaming, and more. Interestingly, there are already smartphones confirmed to come with this SoC; here’s a straight-to-the-point list of Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 phones. 

Smartphones With Qualcomm SD 888 Soc

 There are quite lots of them; however, these are the top 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 phones. The chip is accompanied by monster specs on these devices.

1. Xiaomi Mi 11

Xiaomi Mi 11 is one of the first sets of smartphones to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Soc.

Features:

The smartphone comes with a larger 6.81″ AMOLED screen 120Hz refresh rate and 144op resolution. Another thing is its support for  HDR10+; a native 10-bit color that allows the display of up to 1 billion colors.

Furthermore, the camera setup experiences significant changes. Featuring a whopping 108MP Primary Camera, 5MP macro camera, and a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens.

Specifications:

• Body: 164.3×74.6×8.1mm, 194g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), or eco leatherback.
• Display: 1B colors, HDR10+, 6.81″ AMOLED, 1500 nits(peak), 14000 x 3200px resolution, 515ppi, 20:9 aspect ratio.
• Memory: 256GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, UFS 3.1, 256GB 12 RAM.
• Chipset:  Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 (5 nm): 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 680; Adreno 660 & Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 680.
• OS/Software: MIUI 12, Android 11.
• Rear camera: Wide (main): 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, 1/1.33″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 13 MP, f/2.4, 123˚, 1/3.06″, 1.12µm Macro: 1.12µm, 5 MP, f/2.4,  1/5.0″.
• Front camera: 27mm (wide), 0.8µm, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.4″.
• Video capture: Rear camera: 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; HDR10+, gyro-EIS, 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps; Front camera: 720p@120fps, 1080p@30/60fps.
• Battery: 4600mAh; Fast wireless charging 50W, Reverse wireless charging 10W, Power Delivery 3.0, 100% in 53 min, Power Delivery 3.0, 100% in 45 min, Quick Charge 4+.
• Misc: Fingerprint sensor with NFC and Infrared port.

2. VIVO iQOO 7

VIVO iQOO 7 is one of the most affordable smartphones out there that features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Soc and it is available in two variants.

Features:

Both variants of the IQOO 7 come with a 6.62 inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It comes with a triple camera setup on the backside, which includes a 48MP main camera, 13MP tertiary camera, and a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens. As if that is not enough, it also features a 16MP selfie-shooting camera sensor.

It’s worth noting that it features a 4,000mAH battery cell and fast charging support of about 120W.

Specifications:

• Body: Dimensions: 162.2 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm; Weight: 209.5 g (7.41 oz); Sim: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by),
• Display: Type:  HDR10+, 120Hz, AMOLED; Size: 106.5 cm² (~86.6% screen-to-body ratio), 6.62 inches; Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels.
• Memory: No card slot, Internal: 256GB 12GB RAM UFS 3.1, 128GB 8GB RAM.
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888: Octa-core (2.84 GHz, Kryo 680 +  2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 680, Quad-core, Kryo 680 + 1.8 GHz,Single core); Adreno 660.
• Os/Software: 
• Rear Camera: Wide: 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm; Portrait: 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 13 MP, 50mm , f/2.5; Ultrawide: PDAF, 16mm, f/2.2, 2x optical zoom, 0.8µm.
• Front camera: HDR, 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1080p@30fps.
• Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30fps,gyro-EIS,  1080p@30fps; Front camera: 1080p@30fps.
• Battery: Type:  non-removable, Li-Po 4000 mAh; Charging: 100% in 15 min, Fast charging 120W.
• Misc: Colors: Blue, White, Gray; Model: V2049A; Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, compass, color spectrum, Fingerprint (under display, optical).

3. Realme GT

Realme has gone a step further in its effort to attract buyers across all segments and with Realme GT launched a few weeks back, it is time to experience something more powerful at an affordable price.

Features:

Realme GT is will launch with a 6.5 inch AMOLED screen with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It also comes with a quad-core setup; an 8MP camera, 64MP primary camera, and two 2MP cameras.

Other than that, it supports a 32MP front lens and comes with a 4,500mAh Li-polymer battery type.

Specifications:

• Body: Dimensions: 158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm (Glass) / 9.1 mm (Leather); Weight: 186 g; SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).
• Display: Type: 120Hz, Super AMOLED; Size: 6.43 inches,~85.9% screen-to-body ratio; Resolution: 20:9 ratio, 1080 x 2400 pixels.
• Memory: No card slot; Internal: 256GB 12GB RAM, UFS 3.1, 128GB 8GB RAM.
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 (5 nm); Adreno 660; Octa-core (3×2.42 GHz Kryo 680, 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 680 & 1×2.84 GHz Kryo 680).
• Os/Software: Realme UI 2.0, Android 11.
• Rear camera: Wide(main):  26mm, f/1.8, 64 MP; Ultrawide:  PDAF
  8 MP, 1/1.73″, 0.8µm,  f/2.3,  16mm, 119˚; Macro: 1/4.0″,  f/2.4, 2 MP.
• Front camera: HDR, panorama, Wide: 16 MP, 1.0µm, 1/3.0″, 26mm (wide).
• Video capture: Rear camera: gyro-EIS, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; Front camera: 1080p@30fps.
• Battery: Li-Po 4500 mAh; non-removable, 100% in 35 min, Fast charging 65W.
• Misc: Colors: Silver, blue, black, gold; Model: RMX2202.

4. Redmi K40 Pro+

Other than the standard K40 and K40 Pro is the Redmi K40 Pro+ that was officially announced on February 25, 2021.

Features:

The latest smartphone from Redmi’s features a 4,520mAh battery and is paired with 33W fast charging. Unlike Vivo iQOO 7, Redmi K40 Pro+ comes in only one variant. It comes out with a 6.67-inch bezel-less display that has a punch-hole layout that features a 20 MP selfie snapper at the front.

Specifications: 

• Body: Dimensions: 163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm; Weight: 196 Grams; SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).
• Display: Type: 1300 nits (peak), HDR10+, Super AMOLED, 120Hz; Size: ~85.9% screen-to-body ratio, 6.67 inches; Resolution:  20:9 ratio, 1080 x 2400 pixels; Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
• Memory: No card slot; Internal: 256GB 12GB RAM, UFS 3.1.
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 (5 nm): Octa-core (4×1.80 GHz Kryo 680 &  3×2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 1×2.84 GHz Kryo 680); GPU: Adreno 660.
• OS/Software:  MIUI 12, Android 11.
• Rear camera: Wide: 1/1.52″,PDAF, 0.7µm,108 MP,f/1.8,26mm; Ultrawide: 119˚,  f/2.2, 8 MP; Macro: 1/5.0″, 1.12µm, 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm.
• Front camera: 1/3.4″, 0.8µm,HDR,20 MP, f/2.5.
• Video capture: Rear camera:  1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 4K@30/60fps,  gyro-EIS, HDR10+, 8K@30fps; Front camera: 720p@120fps, 1080p@30fps.
• Battery: Type: non-removable, Li-Po 4520 mAh; Charging: 100% in 52 min, Power Delivery 3.0, Fast charging 33W, Quick Charge 3+.
• Misc: Colors:  Aurora, White, Black.

5. Meizu 18 Series

Meizu 18 series was introduced at the beginning of March and even though the company has announced that there won’t be global availability, it has started selling the smartphones through AliExpress.

Features:

The Meizu 18 series is made up of two smartphones: Meizu 18 and Meizu 18 Pro. The Meizu 18  features a 6.2-inch S-AMOLED E4 display and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. It comes with a triple cam system which tags along with a 64MP f/1.6 Sony IMX682 main camera, 8MP 3x telephoto camera, and a 16MP f/2.2 ultrawide unit. The pro variant(Meizu 18 Pro) comes with a bigger screen of a 6.7-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display. However, both have the same sampling and refresh rate.

Specifications:

• Body: Dimensions: 162.50 x 73.00 x 8.10; Weight:189.00; SIM: SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
• Display: Type: Super AMOLED; Size: 6.6 inches (16.76 cm), ~86.6% screen-to-body ratio, 390 ppi; Resolution: 720 x 1560 Pixels;
• Memory: Internal memory: 128 GB.
• Chipset: Qualcomm SDM8250 Snapdragon 875: Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 585); Graphics: Adreno 650; Ram: 8GB.
• OS/Software: Android 11
• Rear camera: 50-megapixel (f/1.9) + 32-megapixel (f/2.2) + 8-megapixel (f/2.4); Flash: Yes.
• Front camera: 44-megapixel (f/2.4).
• Video capture: N/a
• Battery: Type: Lithium Polymer; Non-replaceable; Quick charging: Yes, Fast, 120W; Capacity: 5000 mAh. 
• MISC: Colors: Mint, Black, White.

6. Red Magic 6

Even though Nubia is yet to officially announced the specifications and features of RedMagic, rumor has circulated about some mouth-watering specifications at such price.

Features:

Read Magic 6 features a 6.8-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display, which has a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080-pixels. It’s powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and comes with a screen that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. Also, it houses a 5,050mAh battery with fast charging support.

Specifications:

• Body: Dimension: 169.9 x 77.2 x 9.7 mm (6.69 x 3.04 x 0.38 in); Weight: 220 g (7.76 oz); SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by). 
• Display: Type: 630 nits (typ), AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz; Size: 6.8 inches, 111.6 cm² (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio); Resolution:  20:9 ratio, 1080 x 2400 pixels. 
• Memory: No car slot; Internal: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM UFS 3.1, 128GB 12GB RAM. 
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 (5 nm); GPU: Adreno 660; CPU: Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 680).
• OS/Software: Android 11, Redmagic 4.0.
• Rear Camera: Wide: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm; Ultrawide: 1/1.72″, 0.8µm, PDAF
  8 MP, f/2.0, 120˚, 13mm; Macro: 1/4.0″, 1.12µm, 2 MP. 
• Front Camera: 1.12µm, 1/4.0″, 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide); HDR. 
• Video Capture: Rear Camera: 4K@30/60fps, 8K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; Front Camera: 1080p@30fps.
• Battery: Type: non-removable, Li-Po 5050 mAh; Charging: 100% in 38 min(china model); Power Delivery 3.0; Quick Charge 4. 
• Misc: Colors: Eclipse Black, Aurora

Summary

These are the top 6 smartphones with Qualcomm SD 888 chip. Nevertheless, there are other Qualcomm SD888 phones to launch later this year.