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Qualcomm

Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

8 • 8 • 2.3 GHz • BGA (SoC)

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8Core
8Thread
2.3 GHzBoost
BGA (SoC)Socket
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Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
CONSIDER
  • No real owner data yet — the verdict stays cautious
Great choice if these matter:
  • Value for Money
  • Battery Life
  • Daily Use
Watch out for:
  • Qualcomm has publicly described it as an enhanced Snapdragon 695 — a platform from 2021 — rather than a new design.
  • Adreno 619 graphics date from the same era; demanding 3D games are out of reach.
Regret riskLOWlimited data
Main risks
  • Qualcomm has publicly described it as an enhanced Snapdragon 695 — a platform from 2021 — rather than a new design.
  • Adreno 619 graphics date from the same era; demanding 3D games are out of reach.
  • Around 460k on AnTuTu in GSMArena's Redmi 15 testing, the bottom tier of current phones.
  • Qualcomm publishes no cache sizes or TDP figure.
The risk level is computed from the release date, verified weaknesses and real owner reports. The confidence score only appears once real owner data exists.
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Official Statement

What does Qualcomm say about the product?

A summary of Qualcomm's official product description.

Official Qualcomm source

Qualcomm introduced the 6s Gen 3 as accessible 5G silicon for entry phones.

Announced on June 8, 2024, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Mobile Platform is a 6nm part with two Cortex-A78 cores at 2.3 GHz, six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz and Adreno 619 graphics. Qualcomm has since acknowledged publicly that it is an enhanced version of the Snapdragon 695 rather than a clean-sheet design.

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Core Structure

How many cores does the processor have?

Manufacturer's official core and architecture information.

CORE STRUCTURE

The structure decisive in multi-core tasks.

8 Core

8-core — Total Cores · 8 Thread — Concurrent Threads · 2 Performance — High-performance core · 6 Efficiency — Low-power core · Arm Cortex-A78 / A55 — Core architecture

8-core8 Thread2 Performance6 EfficiencyArm Cortex-A78 / A55
8-coreTotal Cores
8 ThreadConcurrent Threads
2 PerformanceHigh-performance core
6 EfficiencyLow-power core
Arm Cortex-A78 / A55Core architecture
Frequency

How fast does it work?

Manufacturer's official frequency values.

FREQUENCY

Value that determines single-core performance.

2.3 GHz Boost

2.3 GHz — Maximum boost frequency · 2.0 GHz — Efficiency core frequency

2.3 GHz2.0 GHz
2.3 GHzMaximum boost frequency
2.0 GHzEfficiency core frequency
Power and Cooling

How much power does it draw?

Official power values that determine cooling needs.

POWER AND COOLING

These values determine the cooling budget.

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Device dependent — Cooling solution

Device dependent
Device dependentCooling solution
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A quick usage guide built from the product's specs and the editorial summary.

Value for Money

Strong price-to-performance for the hardware it offers.

Great fit
Battery Life

A large battery and fast charging carry it through a heavy day.

Great fit
Daily Use

Smoothness, battery, and camera balance stand out in everyday use.

Great fit
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

Compiled by the Kacbu editorial team from spec sheets, independent press reviews and reported user feedback.

Strengths based on the specs
Brings 5G to phones at the cheapest end of the market.
Two Cortex-A78 performance cores handle everyday apps and video without stutter.
6nm manufacturing draws little power, which is why phones on it ship with very large batteries.
A mature, widely deployed platform, so software and driver support are well settled.
Things to consider
Qualcomm has publicly described it as an enhanced Snapdragon 695 — a platform from 2021 — rather than a new design.
Adreno 619 graphics date from the same era; demanding 3D games are out of reach.
Around 460k on AnTuTu in GSMArena's Redmi 15 testing, the bottom tier of current phones.
Qualcomm publishes no cache sizes or TDP figure.
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

Instead of tracking today's retail price, Kacbu keeps the product's official launch information as a reference.

AnnouncedJune 8, 2024

The manufacturer's official announcement date.

Design🇺🇸 United States

Qualcomm is headquartered in the US and designs the chip there; it does not fabricate it itself. Which foundry produces the 6nm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is not stated in public sources, so no manufacturing country is claimed here.

This is not the current retail price — it shows the product's historical, official launch information.
Specifications

Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 specifications

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General

Family
Snapdragon 6
Segment
Mobile entry-level SoC
Release Year
2024
Manufacturer
Qualcomm

Core Structure

Cores
8
Threads
8
Architecture
Arm Cortex-A78 / A55
Efficiency Cores
6
Performance Cores
2

Frequency

Boost Clock
2.3 GHz
Efficiency Clock
2.0 GHz

Cache

Cache Note
Qualcomm does not publish cache sizes in detail

Graphics Unit

Integrated Graphics
Adreno 619

Power

Cooling Solution
Device dependent

Platform

Socket
BGA (SoC)
Process
6 nm
Lithography
6 nm
FAQ

The most common questions about this product

What the numbers on the spec sheet actually mean in day-to-day use.

Should you buy the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3?
The Kacbu decision box currently says CONSIDER for the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3: the specs hold up, but there are not yet enough real owner reports to strengthen the call. Pros, cautions and alternatives are in the decision box at the top of this page.
Why does a 2024 chip use 2021 hardware?
The 6s line is Qualcomm's cost-reduced tier, where an existing design is refreshed rather than replaced. It keeps the price of 5G phones down. What it means for a buyer is that performance should be judged against the Snapdragon 695, not against other 2024 chips.
Is it fast enough?
For calls, messaging, maps, video and social apps, yes. For demanding games, heavy photo editing or keeping many apps open, no — a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 or Dimensity 7400 Ultra phone is a clear step up for modest extra money.
Which phones use it?
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ManufacturerQualcomm12 more productsSegmentMobile entry-level SoC4 more productsCores831 more productsThreads828 more productsBoost Clock2.3 GHzThis is the only product using itIntegrated GraphicsAdreno 619This is the only product using itSocketBGA (SoC)33 more productsLithography6 nm3 more products
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