Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs Dimensity 8200 Ultimate

As we progress through 2025, the mobile chipset landscape continues to evolve with increasingly powerful mid-flagship offerings. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and Dimensity 8200 Ultimate represent Qualcomm’s and MediaTek’s latest attempts to bridge the gap between premium and mid-range performance. This comparison examines theirperformance in the Realme GT 6 and Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G, respectively.

Architecture and Manufacturing Process

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 utilizes TSMC’s 4nm process technology, featuring a 1+4+3 CPU configuration. The prime core, a Cortex-X4, runs at 3.0GHz, complemented by four performance cores at 2.8GHz and three efficiency cores at 2.0GHz. The Adreno 735 GPU provides graphics processing, offering up to 25% better performance than its predecessor.

MediaTek’s Dimensity 8200 Ultimate, also built on TSMC’s 4nm process, employs a 1+3+4 configuration. It sports a prime Cortex-X4 core at 2.8GHz, three performance cores at 2.6GHz, and four efficiency cores at 1.8GHz. The Mali-G715 MC6 GPU handles graphics duties with improved ray-tracing capabilities.

Benchmark Performance

Recent benchmark data reveals interesting performance metrics:

Real-World Performance

In day-to-day usage, both chipsets demonstrate excellent performance. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 shows slightly better app launch times, averaging 0.2 seconds faster for heavy apps. Multitasking capabilities are comparable, with both chips handling 15+ active apps smoothly.

Thermal management tests show the Dimensity 8200 Ultimate maintaining slightly better stability under sustained loads. During a 30-minute gaming session, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G averaged 41°C, while the Realme GT 6 reached 43°C.

Power Efficiency and Battery Life

In extensive battery testing, both chipsets demonstrate competitive power management capabilities, though with subtle differences across various use cases. During typical web browsing sessions, the Dimensity 8200 Ultimate shows slightly better efficiency, consuming 7.5% battery per hour compared to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3’s 8%. However, the situation shifts during intensive gaming sessions with demanding titles like Genshin Impact, where the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 maintains a marginal lead, draining 15% battery per hour versus the Dimensity 8200 Ultimate’s 16%.

Charging capabilities highlight significant differences between the devices. The Realme GT 6, equipped with 100W fast charging technology, can fully charge from 1% to 100% in just 25 minutes, setting a new standard in the mid-flagship segment.

The Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G isn’t far behind, featuring 80W fast charging that completes a full charge in 32 minutes. Both devices incorporate advanced battery protection features to maintain long-term battery health despite these rapid charging speeds, including multi-layer safety protocols and temperature monitoring systems.

Both devices support impressive charging capabilities:
– Realme GT 6: 100W fast charging (1-100% in 25 minutes)
– Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G: 80W fast charging (1-100% in 32 minutes)

5G and Connectivity

The connectivity capabilities of these chipsets showcase significant differences in their approach to 5G and wireless technology. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3’s X65 modem delivers comprehensive coverage with both mmWave support reaching 7.5 Gbps and Sub-6GHz speeds of 3.0 Gbps, complemented by Wi-Fi 6E reaching 2.4Gbps.

Meanwhile, the Dimensity 8200 Ultimate focuses on Sub-6GHz performance, achieving impressive 4.7 Gbps downloads and Wi-Fi 6E speeds of 2.2Gbps. While lacking mmWave support, it compensates with enhanced dual-SIM 5G capabilities, making it particularly attractive for markets where dual-SIM functionality is prioritized over mmWave coverage.

AI and Camera Performance

Both chipsets excel in AI and camera capabilities:

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3:
– 18 TOPS AI performance
– 8K video recording at 30fps
– 200MP single camera support
– Real-time object segmentation

Dimensity 8200 Ultimate:
– 15.5 TOPS AI performance
– 4K video recording at 60fps
– 200MP single camera support
– Advanced noise reduction algorithms

Gaming Capabilities

Here is how these chipsets perform in gaming:

Value Proposition

The Realme GT 6 with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is priced at Rs 149,999, while the Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G with Dimensity 8200 Ultimate comes in at Rs 127,999. Both devices offer exceptional value, with the slight price premium of the Realme GT 6 justified by its marginally better performance metrics.

Verdict

The choice ultimately depends on specific use cases:
– Gaming priority: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
– Battery efficiency: Dimensity 8200 Ultimate
– Overall value: Dimensity 8200 Ultimate
– Peak performance: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 holds a slight edge in raw performance and gaming, while the Dimensity 8200 Ultimate offers better thermal management and value. For gaming enthusiasts, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 in the Realme GT 6 is the better choice. However, for general users prioritizing stability and value, the Dimensity 8200 Ultimate in the Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G presents a more balanced option.