Qualcomm has been dishing out top-notch chipsets on various shapes and sizes. A not-so-recent, yet still capable chip, the Snapdragon 650 and 652 are looking to house up a few interesting 2016 devices. Let’s take a look at some of the smartphones that will run either a Snapdragon 650 or 652 chip.
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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro has been part of many lists that we conducted before, thanks to its decent line of specs, and affordable price tag. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro runs on a Snapdragon 650 hexacore chip that is sure to keep things interesting in the software and hardware performance department.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is the upgraded budget-wise, Redmi Note 3 and it packs a few interesting new things that are not found in the original variant, one in which is the transition over to the Snapdragon 650 chip, from the original’s MediaTek Helio X10 chip. Right now, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is at Php 9.5K via online stores
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Like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy A9 has also been part of our many lists, with them more in line with battery and screen size department. The newest member of the A-series family and being the new kid on the block, the Galaxy A9 is inclined with various powerhouse specs, despite still apparently landing as a mid-ranged phone. Also, the Galaxy A9 runs on a very decent Snapdragon 652 octa-core chip, which gives it the firepower it needs to deliver high-quality performances. The Samsung Galaxy A9 is currently priced at Php 20-21K via online stores.
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Samsung seemed to deliver more than expected as it introduces a more upgraded version of the still-new Galaxy A9, known as the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro. The Pro version packs a better RAM capacity, better camera shooters and finally a huge upgrade in the battery department. The Galaxy A9 Pro does keep the well-acclaimed Snapdragon 652 in its belt, which is expected, since the chip should be capable of assisting the Galaxy A9 Pro’s needs, despite having an obviously more premium line of specs. The Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro lands at around Php 25K via online stores.
See also Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro full review
The ZTE Nubia N11 Max has been teased numerous times by well-known leakers. They do have a lot of good reason to focus on the device, because from paper, the ZTE Nubia Z11 looks like it’s a capable phone. The ZTE Nubia N11 Max has a decent specs line in hand, with its 6-inch display leading up the pack. Another decent addition to its specs team is an octa-core Snapdragon 652 chip that does all the hardware and software work for the ZTE Nubia N11. Right now, the ZTE Nubia N11 Max was just launched and should be priced at Php 14K, once it lands in PH shores.
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Xiaomi has been known to deliver in terms of specs, mainly on battery. That’s why when they introduced the budget-friendly 6.4-incher Xiaomi Mi Max in the market, people we’re feeling mixed feelings with the device. In paper, the Xiaomi Mi Max delivers an excellent line of specs, however, its huge 6.4-inch might turn away a few potential users, due to its overwhelming screen size. Nevertheless, the Xiaomi Mi Max is indeed a performer in its own right, thanks to its Snapdragon 652 octa-core chip. The Xiaomi Mi Max is priced at Php 14K via online stores.
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The next-inline Sony X-series has a lot of doubters, due to the fact that Sony will be continuing the majority of their lineups under the X-series moniker. Nevertheless, we can’t say that first frontliner, the Sony Xperia X is no means a weakling. The 5-incher Xperia X has a lot in-store, once you get to know it a little bit. The Xperia X packs 3GB of RAM and a massively capable camera pairing that only Sony is capable of producing. The Sony Xperia X also has a Snapdragon 652 chip on its side, to maintain the phone’s performance at its tippy-top. The Sony Xperia X should be priced at around Php 20K, once it reaches PH shores.
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The newly introduced Asus Zenfone 3rio sure has a lot of people hyped on the device. However, the Zenfone 3 Ultra is probably the most negatively accepted amongst the three. People suggests that the Zenfone 3 Ultra’s screen size is way too big and couldn’t potentially heavily decrease its handling efficiency. Nevertheless, when it comes to specs, the Zenfone 3 Ultra surely does not lack in any way possible.
The highlight of the Zenfone 3 Ultra lies not only on its screen size but its massive 23MP/8MP camera pairing, equipped with OIS, EIS, phase detection and laser autofocus. Adding up to the mix is a Snapdragon 652 chip that should deliver. The Zenfone 3 Ultra seems to be a capable shooter indeed and it seems that it’ll be a capable phone overall, despite the huge screen size. Right now, the Zenfone 3 Ultra should be priced at Php 25K once it reaches the PH market.
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