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11-19-2024, 11:12 AM
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To look at the benchmarks firing out of the first handsets powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (https://www.androidauthority.com/snapdragon-8-elite-deep-dive-3491526/), it appears that the new processor offers massive performance gains over its predecessors. With scores approaching a 40% boost over the already blazing-fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, is this the must-have chip for gaming?

Well, hold on a second. Benchmarks are one thing, but while theoretical scores can creep ever higher, maximum frame rates in the best Android games are often locked at a very reachable 60fps. So, will buying a Snapdragon 8 Elite phone (https://www.androidauthority.com/best-snapdragon-8-elite-phones-3492728/) really boost your gaming experience and not just benchmark scores? I’ve run a bunch of games to find out.




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