The race for the first smartphone with Qualcomm's new flagship chipset is on!
According to reliable sources, Xiaomi seems to have secured exclusivity for its first use Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 to come Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro.
This leak comes from Yogesh Brar, an experienced leakster with a reputation for accurate predictions. If indeed true, the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro will be the first smartphones in the world to be powered by the new chipset, setting a new standard for performance of mobile phones.
Which ones follow?
In addition to the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro, we expect to see the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in the OnePlus 13 and iQOO 13.
These brands have a history of releasing flagship smartphones with the latest Qualcomm chipsets, such as the OnePlus 12, iQOO 12, Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, which were all powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Global availability:
While the launch in China is expected to happen early, the global mildoses of Xiaomi 15, OnePlus 13 and iQOO 13 may be delayed by a few weeks.
It's worth noting that the Xiaomi 14 Pro was never released globally, so there's a chance that the same could happen with the Xiaomi 15 Pro.
The battle for the first smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is full of interest, with Xiaomi taking the lead.
Only time will tell if the company will maintain this advantage or if another manufacturer will catch up.
However, the launch of these new devices marks an exciting time for the smartphone market, with even more powerful and innovative capabilities coming to the fore.
