
Qualcomm seems to be expanding its chipset lineup within the same series, introducing variations tailored for different performance tiers. In October last year, the Snapdragon 8 Elite was unveiled with a peak CPU frequency of 4.32GHz, and rumors quickly followed that Samsung was preparing a high-frequency version clocked at 4.47GHz. Around the same time, the Vivo V2453A surfaced on Geekbench, powered by what appeared to be a Snapdragon 8s Elite chipset.Now, in a surprising move, Qualcomm has officially released the Snapdragon 8 Elite 7 Core Edition, listed on its website under the model number SM8750-3-AB. This new variant shares much of the core architecture with the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite, internally coded as SM8750-AB. Both utilize the X80 5G modem and FastConnect 7900 system and feature a maximum CPU frequency of 4.32GHz for prime cores and 3.53GHz for performance cores.The critical difference lies in the CPU configuration. While the original Snapdragon 8 Elite features 2 Prime Cores and 6 Performance Cores, the 7 Core Edition trims this down to 2 Prime Cores and 5 Performance Cores, effectively removing one performance core. This change positions the chipset as a more efficient solution, likely targeting sub-flagship smartphones.

As of now, no smartphone manufacturers have announced plans to adopt the Snapdragon 8 Elite 7 Core Edition. However, analysts expect it to gain traction soon, offering a robust yet slightly toned-down option for high-performance devices in the sub-flagship category.

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