Understanding Smartphone Processors: A Guide for Consumers
The processor is the heart of a smartphone, determining its upper limit. Hence, consumers, when purchasing a phone, ideally should have a general understanding of the processor. However, discerning between them isn’t overly difficult. Taking Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, a leading example, into consideration, the Snapdragon 6 series is an entry-level processor, the Snapdragon 7 series is mid-range, and the Snapdragon 8 series is the top-tier flagship processor. Phones equipped with these processors boast powerful performance.
Therefore, when selecting a phone, it’s crucial to pay attention. Some phone manufacturers might sell models with Snapdragon 7 series processors for over 3000 yuan. Such phones offer poor value for money, so purchasing requires caution. Nonetheless, while there are unscrupulous manufacturers, there are also conscientious ones. Nowadays, some manufacturers even equip models priced below 2000 yuan with the latest Snapdragon 8 series processors, such as Xiaomi’s high-value Redmi Turbo3.
The Redmi Turbo3 has been officially released. Despite its starting price of only 1999 yuan, it features the Snapdragon 8s Gen3. This has surprised many Mi fans accustomed to Xiaomi’s high-value phones, as before this phone’s release, many assumed it would feature the third-generation Snapdragon 7+. There are two reasons for this assumption: first, the previous generation of this phone featured the second-generation Snapdragon 7+ and was priced from 1999 yuan, so logically, this new model should upgrade to the third generation.
The second reason is that Xiaomi recently released the Xiaomi Civi4 Pro, which features the Snapdragon 8s Gen3 processor, starting at a reasonable price of 2999 yuan. However, Xiaomi has shown particular importance to this new Redmi model, directly equipping it with this latest flagship processor belonging to the Snapdragon 8 series. Moreover, apart from the processor, its other specifications are also impressive, and it even comes with complimentary gifts at launch, making it a standout in the smartphone industry.
This “king of value” concept refers to models that maximize their value proposition. Let’s delve into the details of this phone: in addition to the Snapdragon 8s Gen3 processor, it features the Turbo Engine 3.0, pushing benchmark scores to over 1.75 million. With the Ice Sealed Cooling System, even prolonged gaming sessions won’t lead to overheating. Moreover, it boasts a 1.5K Xiaomi Qingshan Eye-protecting Narrow-edge flagship screen, a rear 50-megapixel OIS optical anti-shake triple camera setup, a 5000mAh large battery, and 90W fast charging. The system is also the latest Pangolin OS.
With a price tag of 1999 yuan for the 12GB+256GB version, this phone already offers great value. However, during the launch period, purchasing this phone comes with nearly 300 yuan worth of complimentary gifts, truly enhancing its value proposition. Additionally, the top-of-the-line version comes with 16GB+1TB specifications, priced at only 2799 yuan. Even the most expensive version falls short of the starting price of the Xiaomi Civi4 Pro. Hence, its arrival is expected to impact the sales of the Xiaomi Civi4 Pro, creating a form of competition.