Almost each smartphone producer launches what they name “flagship” handsets, however there’s multiple definition for the time period.
For instance, Samsung’s Galaxy S-series is usually the corporate’s top-of-the-line smartphone initially of the yr, however then in August, it launches its overpowered Notice-series units, that are additionally flagships. Additional, TCL calls its 10 Pro smartphone its flagship and Google has its Pixel 5.
Flagship telephones are sometimes the most effective of the most effective, providing a top-of-the-line premium processor, lots of RAM and extra. In 2020, these premium smartphones sported a Snapdragon 865 or 865+ processor and usually provided at the very least 8GB of RAM. Whereas Samsung’s S-series and Notice-series match this description, TCL’s 10 Professional that sports activities a Snapdragon 600-series processor and the Pixel 5 with a Snapdragon 700-series chipset don’t. Which means neither machine technically meets the standard definition of a flagship.
It’s vital to distinguish the 2 phrases as a result of there’s a big worth hole between the Snapdragon 700-series and Snapdragon 800-series. Qualcomm says its Snapdragon 800-series gives modern cellular efficiency.
In distinction, in keeping with Qualcomm, the 700-series helps “in-demand premium options, together with Qualcomm Synthetic Intelligence (AI) Engine and superior digicam performance in order that OEMs can differentiate their smartphones at a cheaper price level than beforehand obtainable.”
And whereas the 800-series supplies modern cellular efficiency, a few of us which have reviewed each 700 and 800-series units typically can’t inform the distinction. For instance, that is what MobileSyrup reviewer Brad Bennett needed to say concerning the Snapdragon 765 5G processor within the OnePlus Nord:
In my time with the Nord, it was greater than quick sufficient. Because of its 12GB of RAM, it’s simply in a position to play video games with out lag, and the OS runs easily. There isn’t a lot else to say right here, however when you’re apprehensive a mid-range chip can’t run a contemporary smartphone OS, I can let you know that it could actually.
I had a really related expertise with the identical processor within the LG Velvet.
Doubtless, you’re solely going to want a Snapdragon 865 or Snapdragon 865+ processor when you’re a hardcore cellular recreation participant, or use your smartphone solely for work and lack a laptop computer or desktop.
So, now that we all know what we’re coping with, let’s discuss value.
Snapdragon 800-series smartphones are usually over $1,000 CAD, with one of the crucial inexpensive being Samsung’s Galaxy S20 FE priced at $949. Nevertheless, “flagships” with a 700 sequence or decrease generally is a lot extra inexpensive. For instance, Google’s Pixel 5 that incorporates a Snapdragon 765 5G chipset prices $799 and the 10 Professional prices as little as $665.
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