Buying a Phone With the Snapdragon 888 Processor?

If you're in the market for a phone with the new Snapdragon 888 processor, there are plenty of choices available. Popular brands include OnePlus, Honor, Realme and Asus.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC is designed to offer higher performance and longer battery life than its predecessor, the Snapdragon 865. Additionally, it's equipped with an Adreno 660 GPU that's 35% faster and 20% more energy-efficient.

OnePlus 9RT

OnePlus is one of the few smartphone brands that truly value design. All its flagships are crafted from premium materials and designed with aesthetics in mind, creating bold statements. The company's latest phone, the OnePlus 9RT, serves as a prime example of this philosophy.

Though limited in availability, the 9RT still comes equipped with all of today's features and a premium design that feels great to hold. Unlike its predecessor, this phone doesn't have an all-metal frame but instead boasts an aluminum frame and glass rear surface. Its Silk Glass surface feels lovely to touch and looks stunning when illuminated by light.

The OnePlus 9RT is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, slightly slower than the more powerful Snapdragon 870 found in the OnePlus 9R but offering a significant increase in performance. This efficient processor can easily handle heavy tasks like gaming for extended periods without slowing down.

With such power, it's no wonder why the 9RT is considered to be a top-tier performance machine. It can easily handle some of Android's most demanding games, including Genshin Impact at 60 frames per second.

This triple-camera setup is truly remarkable, featuring a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor with optical image stabilization, 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens and 2MP sensor capable of taking macro shots. All three cameras are protected by metallic rings for added aesthetic appeal.

The front panel of this phone is an attractive sight, boasting a 6.62-inch 120Hz Samsung E4 AMOLED display with vibrant colors and an enjoyable viewing experience. While some signs of color shift when viewed from certain angles exist, they're not nearly as severe as those experienced with older OnePlus phones.

Asus ROG Phone 5

Asus has been the undisputed leader of gaming phones for several years, and with the ROG Phone 5 they have delivered another exceptional device. This model boasts a fast and fluid screen, surprising good main camera performance, top-class audio quality, as well as an adaptable software environment.

The Asus ROG Phone 5 comes in two variants: the standard model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage, priced at EUR799 in Europe (EUR799) or Rs49,999 for India; and a Pro edition that features dual touch sensors on the rear as well as a PMOLED color display. Furthermore, this phone also comes with an Aero Active Cooler 5 that clips onto the back to cool the CPU when not in use.

It has a stunning design, and if you want to customize it even further, ASUS offers custom cases at an attractive price point. The base ROG Phone 5 features a 6.78-inch Full HD Plus AMOLED display with HDR10+ certification for added visual impact.

ASUS has a longstanding tradition in PC gaming, and their ROG phones are an exemplary representation of that style. The ROG Phone 5 lives up to this legacy with bold styling elements and a black dot matrix pattern set off by hot pink '80s punk rock highlights on the back.

The ROG Phone 5's software is an impressive asset, featuring both Asus' ROG UI and an elegant Android skin. There's plenty of customization available too - from gambit mode for tweaking settings to X Mode and X Mode+ which provide additional performance benefits when attaching a fan.

Honor X40 GT

Honor has unveiled the newest device in their X40 series: the Honor X40 GT. This gaming-centric smartphone will be available starting October 13th in China.

Pre-reservations for this phone have begun in India and it comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Additionally, it's dual SIM capable and supports 4G LTE, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.

This laptop features a 6.81-inch IPS LCD display with 1080 x 2388 pixels resolution and 385 ppi pixel density, plus it features a notch at the top and supports 144Hz refresh rate. Its triple rear camera setup is led by a 50MP sensor while its 16MP front camera excels for selfies.

In addition to its stunning display, the phone boasts a massive Li-Po battery with support for 66W fast charging - it can refuel your battery up to 90% within just 30 minutes!

As for the hardware specifications, this device is powered by a Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (nm) chipset with an Octa-core processor and Adreno 660 GPU, along with 8GB/12GB RAM and 256GB storage capacity.

The device also sports a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It's a dual-SIM smartphone with support for 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS connectivity.

The Honor X40 GT boasts a triple rear camera setup with 50MP main sensor and two 2MP depth sensors for portrait shots. Additionally, its front camera can capture 4K videos at 30fps for selfies.

The Honor X40 GT runs on Android 12 operating system and is powered by a massive 4800 mAh Li-Po battery for long hours of usage. Recharging up to 90% takes just 30 minutes with its 66W fast charge feature.

Realme GT 2

The Realme GT 2 is an impressive phone that boasts performance, great design and capable cameras at its price point. This upgrade from the budget-focused Realme 1 helped the brand become one of India's leading names, so for fans wanting to explore flagship features without breaking the bank, this device could be an ideal option.

Its 6.62-inch AMOLED screen is extremely bright, featuring a 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut and 10240 level brightness adjustment. Furthermore, it boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and 1000 Hz intelligent instantaneous touch sampling rate.

There's also HDR mode, which increases brightness to truly showcase your panel. This can be especially helpful in low light conditions.

But it's not perfect. For instance, it isn't quite as bright outdoors as some of the top OLEDs, making it less suitable for outdoor usage. Furthermore, its pixel density is slightly lower than other top-tier devices such as the OnePlus 6T's, making it less sharp overall.

The Realme GT 2 Pro's main camera is a Sony IMX766 sensor that offers impressive results day and night. However, highlight retention can be an issue in certain lighting conditions. Furthermore, its lack of depth of field makes it difficult to capture closeup shots without too much background blur.

Battery life isn't the best in its class, though at 5,000mAh it should provide enough juice for most users. Unfortunately, auto-switching to maintain the screen at 120Hz during use does reduce power consumption significantly.

Asus 8z

After months of anticipation, Asus has finally unveiled their flagship device in India - the Asus 8z. After being rebranded Zenfone 8 in Europe and Taiwan due to the delay, India will receive only one variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

The Asus 8z is ideal for consumers searching for compact smartphones with top-of-the-line features. Its 5.9-inch display boasts a 445 pixels per inch (ppi) resolution that's sharp and vivid enough for everyday use, plus it supports HDR playback from streaming services like Netflix.

The Asus 8z features two cameras on the back with a 64MP sensor capable of 8K videos and an 8MP selfie shooter. Furthermore, it has triple microphones, OZO Audio Zoom, and patented Noise Reduction technology to reduce ambient noise during video recording.

Furthermore, the device features a Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor for enhanced gaming and multitasking performance. Plus, it comes equipped with 8GB of RAM and an Adreno 660 GPU to further enhance video playback and gaming experiences.

The Asus 8z features a 5.9-inch E4 AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution and 445ppi pixel density, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. It also has 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate and 1100 nits of brightness.

This device boasts a 4,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support, as well as NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, dual SIM support, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Furthermore, Asus provides battery saving modes which limit CPU and display brightness for optimal battery efficiency. Plus it is IP68 certified for water and dust resistance protection.