Top Snapdragon 821 phones to look forward to: 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM

Snapdragon 821 is Qualcomm’s most recent chipset, and it is also one of the most powerful. Here is the list of Snapdragon 821 phones for your choice. 

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1. Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe

The difference between Snapdragon 821 and its predecessor 820 is the clock speed. Snapdragon 821 is 64-bit quad-core that can reach up to 2.4 GHz while 820’s clock speed is 2.15 GHz. Qualcomm has said that Snapdragon 821 performs 10% better than its brother 820. There are two versions of Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe, one with Snapdragon 820 chipset and the other 821. It appears as one of the very first Snapdragon 821 phones and Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe release date was in August, so you may not need to wait long to get it. The phone is designed with an all-metal uni-body antenna so as to have a sleek and seamless “outfit” with strong specs inside.

Let’s have a closer look at Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs. The phone flaunts a 5.7-inch full HD display with super AMOLED capacitive screen and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for protection. This Asus phone runs on Android Marshmallow, and it is eligible for Android Nougat update which has been confirmed by the company. Along with 2 versions of chipsets are 2 options of RAM: 4GB and 6GB, both accompanied by a 3000 mAh battery. There are also extendable 64/128/256GB of ROM (via microSD of up to 256GB). As for photography, it sports a 23MP camera on the rear with f/2.0 aperture and OIS (4-axis). Meanwhile, on the front, there is an 8MP selfie shooter. Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe price is $776.

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2. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is the next handset on this list of Snapdragon 821 phones. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will flaunt a 5.7-inch Ultra HD super AMOLED capacitive screen and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for protection. It houses a quad-core (2×2.15GHz+2×1.6GHz) Snapdragon 821 SoC chipset and Adreno 530 GPU for performance. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 specs also include 2 models of RAM: 4GB and 6GB, along with 32/64/128 GB of internal storage without expansion and 3600 mAh battery. The Chinese company offers a combo of 16MP main camera with f/2.0 aperture, OIS and dual-LED flash on the rear, and a 4MP front shooter for selfies and video calls. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 price ranges from $375 to $450 depending on regions.

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3. Google Pixel

Traditionally, Google will launch a Nexus phone that matches a new Android version. However, this time the name Nexus may be no more, because the two new Google phones are reported to be Pixel and Pixel XL. These two phones will definitely run on Android Nougat. About Google Pixel specs, it may flaunt a 5.0-inch full HD display which results in 440ppi pixel density. It just passed through GFXbench with a quad-core Snapdragon 820 SoC, but according to some reports, the phone will also be powered by the latest Snapdragon 821 chipset. Furthermore, it could house 4GB of RAM, 32GB of inbuilt memory and 2770 mAh battery. As for cameras, it is suggested to have a combo of 12MP primary shooter and 8MP selfie snapper. Google Pixel price is expected to be around $449.

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4. Google Pixel XL

The second Google phone is next on the list of Snapdragon 821 phones. The phone flaunts a 5.5-inch quad HD AMOLED capacitive screen and runs on Android Nougat. In terms of processor, all we have known is this phone will support a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, and it is reported that Snapdragon 821 will be chosen. It also mounts 4GB of RAM and 32/128GB of onboard storage. As far as the cameras are concerned, there is a 12MP primary shooter paired with fingerprint sensor on the rear and an 8MP front camera. Google Pixel XL specs are completed by a 3450 mAh battery. Google Pixel XL price comes around $599. Google Pixel XL release date is expected in October, same as Google Pixel.

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5. Microsoft Surface Phone

There are numerous unconfirmed information about this phone, but we can be sure Microsoft Surface Phone release date is January. It is also said to have 3 models of memory: 3GB RAM along with 32GB ROM, 6GB RAM coupled with 128GB ROM and 8GB RAM paired with 500 GB ROM. Microsoft claimed that Windows 10 Mobile’s Continuum feature, which enables the phone to work as a PC, may be supported. All three models will come with 5.7-inch Quad HD display and Snapdragon 821 chipset. Regarding the cameras, there will be a 21MP PureView rear shooter to capture colorful images. Microsoft Surface Phone price lands around $699.

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6. LeEco Le 2s Pro

LeEco seems to make a big move with its new LeEco Le 2s Pro, whose specs just passed through AnTuTu recently. The phone will flaunt a 5.5-inch Quad HD display with 2.5D glass cover the front surface. Its all-metal uni-body is impressive with a double-curved display. Another attractive LeEco Le 2s Pro specs is the Snapdragon 821 chipset. This SoC is also expected to be mounted by the basic model, LeEco Le 2S. As for memory, while the Le 2s is said to support 4GB of RAM, the Pro version is expected to break the threshold by running on an 8GB RAM and 64GB of ROM. LeEco Le 2s Pro price and the remaining specs will be unveiled soon by the company, LeEco.

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7. Oppo Find 9

Oppo Find 9 is the last phone on this list of Snapdragon 821 phones, and it will be launched in the near future. It is reported to come with a 5.5-inch Quad HD display with dual edge AMOLED capacitive screen. Under the hood, the phone is expected to house a quad-core Snapdragon 821 SoC. Along with it are other powerful Oppo Find 9 specs, such as: 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM as for memory. On the back, the Oppo phone may sport a 21MP rear camera with Oppo’s new smart stabilization tech, whereas on the front there could be a 16MP selfie snapper, making this phone a true camera phone. Oppo Find 9 price has not been revealed yet, we need to wait for further confirmation from the company, Oppo.

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Top Snapdragon 821 phones to anticipate in 2016 & 2017

These are upcoming Snapdragon 821 phones that appear with stylish design and high-end specs. Most of them will be launched soon. What do you think about them? Which one would you choose? Share with us!