Nothing Phone (3) Leaks: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Revealed, Flagship Features Limited

The Nothing Phone (3) is gearing up for its big debut on July 1, but leaks are already giving us plenty of details ahead of time. According to the latest tip from Yogesh Brar on X, the device will likely be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor.

While this chip is still a powerful option, it’s not quite the flagship-grade powerhouse some were expecting.

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 offers solid performance, boasting one Cortex-X4 core at 3.2GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 3GHz, two Cortex-A720 cores at 2.8GHz, and two more at 2GHz. While this setup is no slouch, it lacks the advanced Oryon cores found in Qualcomm’s more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. So, while it’s not the fastest, it should still be a solid multitasker compared to last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which powered devices like the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

In terms of graphics, the 8s Gen 4 features an Adreno GPU with a new architecture, providing better efficiency and performance. It also boasts an NPU that’s 44% faster than the one in the previous-gen chip, making AI tasks quicker and smoother. However, despite these enhancements, it falls short of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, missing support for features like 8K video recording, 4K/120fps slow-motion capture, and mmWave 5G.

So, while the Nothing Phone (3) will still pack a punch with its Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, it won’t quite compete with the likes of the Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 16 in terms of raw power and high-end features. But then again, not everyone needs 8K video or 5G speeds, right?