Introduced in late 2018, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset shows marked improvements over its predecessor in pretty much all regards. Most interestingly, the Snapdragon 855 boasts the new Kryo 485 CPU cores for a boost in 45% of CPU performance and the Adreno 640 GPU for an increase of 20% in GPU speeds.
Consequently, prolific flagship smartphones with the processor clocks better speeds, provide in-screen fingerprint sensor security, better processing of photos and videos as well as displays. Without further ado, here are some of the best phones available in the market today that are powered by this beast of a chip.
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Unleash the inner photographer in you with the triple rear-lens setup and AI features on the Xiaomi Mi 9. Its 48MP primary sensor gives other smartphones a run for their money as it delivers a four-in-one pixel binning to help remove noise and blur.
Photographers will also be pleased with Mi 9’s ultra-wide angle lens that offers a 117-degree field of view for incredible wide-angle shots. Additionally, be mesmerised by its 12MP telephoto lens’ ability to intelligently isolate subjects from the background for professional-like bokeh effects.
Combining 6 GB RAM and its Snapdragon 855 processor, the Mi 9 has the oomph to support the advanced camera setup and provides efficient overall performance to conserve its battery life.
Packing a Snapdragon 855 processor and 8GB of RAM, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is basically a gaming rig condensed into one stylishly-designed smartphone. Its display features pressure-sensitive Master Touch controls which lets you set a hard press as a separate command or a soft tap so you can fire your weapon in shooter games without even lifting your finger. You can even customise a control layout for on-screen actions to best suit your playstyle.
The phone implements a multilayer liquid-cooling system that efficiently dissipates the heat so it’s never too hot to hold despite extended gaming marathons. This phone will help serve you some “Chicken Dinners” on PUBG mobile thanks to its incredibly low latency of 43.5 ms for a fast response from input to on-screen action.
The pairing of a Snapdragon 855 processor with 8GB of RAM on the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom can chew through work-based apps like they’re nothing.
Oppo’s Reno 10x Zoom features a 6.6-inch OLED screen without any cut-outs or notches that will occupy the display’s real estate. This way, you’ll have a large space to work on as well as clear overview of e-mails and web pages for a comfortable read.
You can count on the phone to brave the onslaught of the day with its impressive 4,065mAh battery capacity. Also, the phone takes some pretty impressive shots thanks to its incredible 10x Zoom triple rear-camera setup. You can also enjoy good quality selfies with the cleverly-designed shark fin popup 16MP front camera.
The OnePlus 7 Pro is a cut above the rest of the competition with its 90Hz refresh rate instead of the run-of-the-mill 60Hz. At 90Hz, animations and movement on-screen appear more fluid and super smooth for a more pleasurable viewing experience. Besides that, the increased refresh rate makes swiping and scrolling through web pages and social media feeds smoother and more responsive.
While it spots a stunning 6.67-inch AMOLED display, the screen does not have a notch or a punch-hole cutout that will take up any of the display real estate. Instead, there’s a pop-up 16MP front camera for you to play with.
To top it off, the QHD+ resolution display is HDR10 and HDR+ compatible, so colours are vivid whereas contrast between white and black is more detailed. Perfect for viewing HDR content on Netflix!
The Sony Xperia 1 has a huge 6.5-inch 4K OLED display that features a unique 21:9 aspect ratio, making it ideal for widescreen films. For budding cinematographers, the phone offers a user-friendly CineAlta Cinema Pro software that allows for shooting 4K videos in full manual mode with direct control over specific camera settings.
Once you’re done, watch your creations and all its intricate details on the phone’s impressively high 3840 x 1644 pixels screen. A realistic viewing experience is at your fingertips as the phone also features a “creator” mode which provides an accurate reproduction of the colour spec used in the original content.
Featuring a powerful Snapdragon 855 chipset, the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro is ready to handle just about any productivity app you throw at it. The K20 Pro features a beautifully crafted glass and metal construction that is sure to turn heads around campus.
Don’t scurry around looking for power sockets, as the K20 Pro has enough juice from its 4000 mAh battery to last you the whole day on a full charge.
Additionally, the phone supports Quick Charge 4+ for 27W fast charging so your device will be up and running in no time. The K20 Pro sports a triple rear sensor camera setup that is capable of taking fantastic images, making it ideal for snapping good quality photos of lecture presentation slides.
Sporting a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, 90Hz refresh rate and internal fan for active cooling under the hood, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is gamer-centric in every sense of the word. But its dual front-facing speakers with both DTS:X and 3D sound support and a headphone jack on the top gives audiophiles something to appreciate.
The Nubia Red Magic 3 draws power from its huge 5,000 mAh battery so you can listen to your favourite tunes with the speakers blaring on maximum volume. After that, you’d still have enough battery life to squeeze in some gaming too.