Qualcomm is all but guaranteed to have one of the hottest high-end processors in 2016. After all, the Snapdragon 820‘s only real competitor is the Samsung Exynos 8890. But chances are the latter processor will only make it to a few handsets. If you are not looking to go with a Sammy smartphone, you will probably want to see the Snapdragon 820 in that spec list.
So you have put together enough hard-earned cash for a brand new high-end smartphone touting Qualcomm’s latest and greatest; what are your options? Plenty of powerful phones carry the Snapdragon 820, and in this list we will feature the hottest Snapdragon 820 phones around.
Shall we get started?
Samsung Galaxy S7
While most Samsung Galaxy S7 handsets will come with the manufacturer’s own Exynos 8890 chipset, the USA and China versions will have Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820. The Qualcomm version has proven to be superior in some ways, while also inferior in others. You can read our review to get all the details.
In a nutshell, the Samsung Galaxy S7 offers a premium design and specs that will definitely offer great performance. This smartphone touts a 5.1-inch QHD (2560×1440) display, Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 4 GB of RAM, 32/64 GB of internal storage, a 12 MP rear camera, a 5 MP front shooter and a 3,000 mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
By the way, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge gets the same treatment as the regular S7. The USA and China versions will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, as opposed to Samsung’s Exynos 8890.
The specs on the larger Galaxy S7 Edge are nearly identical to its smaller brother’s. The only main differences are the 5.5-inch screen size and that enticing 3,600 mAh battery.
In the battle of the flagship smartphones, LG may not always sell the most handsets, but in terms of raw quality they always give the big guys a good fight. This time around they are back with the LG G5, a rather unique modular design, an all-new metallic body and specs to compete against the best of the best.
Of course, these specifications do include the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, as well as a 5.3-inch QHD (2560×1440) screen, 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, a 16 MP rear camera, an 8 MP shooter on the front and a 2,800 mAh battery.
The awesome part here is that it has a removable battery and a microSD card slot. In addition, the phone supports external modules that LG has decided to call “Friends”.
HTC 10
The Taiwanese manufacturer is back in the game with the HTC 10, a phone that keeps the things we loved about its predecessors, yet introduces necessary improvements. It features the solid metal construction we have grown to love, integrates a fingerprint reader and moves the lower BoomSound speaker to the bottom (it works as a subwoofer now).
The HTC 10’s specs are worthy of competing with the best. Of course, it carries a Snapdragon 820 processor. This handset also sports 4 GB of RAM, a 5.2-inch QHD screen, a 3,000 mAh battery, a 12 MP UltraPixel rear camera and a 5 MP front shooter. Not bad, right? Maybe this time around HTC will do better.
Sony is trying to re-invent itself by releasing the Sony Xperia X series this year. Announced at MWC 2016, the Xperia X Performance doesn’t only have great specs, but it also aims to change the way you interact with your smartphone.
The Xperia Ear, Xperia Eye, Xperia Projector and Xperia Assistant make your device smarter, but there is also plenty of power to go around. Inside the phone you will find Qualcomm’s flagship processor, a 5-inch 1080p display, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, microSD support, a 23 MP main camera, a 13 MP selfie camera and a 2,700 mAh battery.
Letv Le Max Pro
Letv impressed us at CES 2016 with the announcement of the Le Max Pro. This high-end smartphone sports a premium, metal build and specs that will definitely compete with the big guys.
The Letv Le Max Pro features a Snapdragon 820 SoC (of course), a 6.33-inch QHD screen, 4 GB of RAM, 32/64/128 GB of internal storage, a 21 MP rear camera, 2 MP on the front and a 3,400 mAh battery. This is no small handset, in any sense of the word.
Xiaomi Mi 5
When it comes to offering the biggest bang for your buck, Xiaomi is never one to disappoint. We’ll start by telling you the Snapdragon 820-toting Xiaomi Mi 5 starts at only 1999 RMB; that is close to $300 USD.
Other specs include a 5.15-inch 1080p display, 3-4 GB (depending on the iteration), 32/64/128 GB of internal storage, a 16 MP rear camera, a 4 MP front-facing camera and a 3,000 mAh battery. Crazy for the price, right? The only problem is it will be very hard to get it in the USA. It will have to be imported, and most sites that ship it over don’t sell it at retail price.
Well, that’s our list of Snapdragon 820 phones for now. We’re certainly expecting a number of other handsets to launch with this processor later in the year, so be on the lookout for an update to this list. Any other notable entrants that we missed? Let us know in the comments!
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