More Android phones are going to start featuring on-device AI capabilities, thanks to a new chip introduced by Qualcomm today (March 18). The chipmaker is showing off the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, an addition to its top-of-the-line silicon, where it joins the higher-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 that debuted late last year.
It sounds like the S variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is a lower-cost version that puts the emphasis on generative AI features as well as higher-end gaming and photography capabilities. In announcing the new system-on-chip, Qualcomm senior director of product management Ken Mok emphasized that it would make the flagship experience "more attainable" for a greater number of devices.
