Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 mobile platform in India

Qualcomm Technologies is debuting the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform in India, following its global launch in March. POCO will be among the first smartphone brands in India to adopt the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform. Delivering the most sought-after capabilities from the Snapdragon 8 series for extraordinary, premium experiences, the platform supports a broad array of AI models including popular LLMs such as Llama 2 and Gemini Nano.

Key features of this premium-tier platform include support for powerful on-device generative AI features, an always-sensing ISP, hyper-realistic mobile gaming, breakthrough connectivity and lossless high-definition sound.

Speaking about the relationship with POCO, Savi Soin, Senior Vice President and President of Qualcomm India said, “Our focus on delivering premium experiences has been crucial in driving long-term partnerships in the industry. Our latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform provides a host of flagship level, specially selected capabilities, packed with the latest on-device AI experiences. What brings POCO and Qualcomm together is our shared commitment to bring best in-class smartphone experiences to people and we look forward to bringing these extraordinary experiences to the people of India with their latest device launch.”

Speaking about the platform capabilities, Saurabh Arora, Mobile, Compute and XR Business Development Lead, Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are excited about the launch of POCO F6 powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. This platform is specially curated to deliver experiences that enhance your creativity, entertainment, productivity, and beyond. With capabilities including on-device generative AI, advanced photography features, hyper-realistic mobile gaming, blazing connectivity and lossless high-def sound, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is designed with your favorite Snapdragon 8-series platform features for an extraordinary user experience.”

Himanshu Tandon, Country Head, POCO said, “As pioneers of innovation in the Indian smartphone market, POCO is thrilled to unveil its latest collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies. The POCO F series which has become synonymous with performance and innovation has been pushing the boundaries of what's possible in a mid-range phone. Taking forward this legacy, the POCO F6 is set to redefine the industry as the first device in India featuring the powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. With a track record of delivering flagship-level Qualcomm chipsets in our F-series lineup, we're propelling towards the forefront of the mobile industry, ushering in a new era of on-device intelligence and Gen AI experiences.”