Exciting developments are on the horizon as iQOO prepares to launch its Z10 series, which will include the Z10 Turbo and Z10 Turbo Pro models. The latter is particularly noteworthy as it is rumored to be equipped with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8s Elite processor, marking a significant enhancement in the affordable segment of mobile chipsets.
Recently, a device identified as the vivo V2453A appeared on Geekbench 6.1.0, showcasing a previously unknown chip. The benchmark reveals impressive specifications with the processor featuring a prime core operating at 3.21GHz, three additional cores at 3.01GHz, coupled with two cores at 2.80GHz and another pair at 2.02GHz. Adding to the intrigue is the inclusion of the Adreno 825 graphics processor, which aligns with the specifications provided by technology leaker Digital Chat Station for the new Snapdragon 8s Elite (SM8735).
Vivo V2453A, likely the iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro, showcases the new Snapdragon 8s Elite chipset
Below is a comparative overview of how the Snapdragon 8s Elite stacks up against its peers:
| Snapdragon | 8s Gen 3 | 8s Elite | 8 Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Node | 4nm | ? | 3nm |
| CPU, prime | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.0GHz | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.21GHz | 2x Oryon @ 4.32GHz |
| CPU, medium | 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8GHz | 3x Cortex-A720 @ 3.01GHz | 6x Oryon @ 3.53GHz |
| CPU, small | 3x Cortex-A520 @ 2.0GHz | 2x Cortex-A520 @ 2.02GHz | - |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 825 | Adreno 830 |
It’s important to note that while the 8s Elite does not incorporate Qualcomm's in-house Oryon cores, it does feature ARM-designed cores from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 generation. The enhancements include an increase in CPU clock speeds and adjustments in the core arrangement, alongside a GPU from the same generation as the Elite chip, rather than a lower-tier 700 series option.
In addition, the iQOO Z10 Turbo, identified as the vivo V2452A, has appeared on Geekbench as well, suggesting it utilizes the Dimensity 8400 chipset. This model demonstrates its enhanced capabilities with eight Cortex-A725 cores clocked at various frequencies, indicating a strong performance that aligns it with the latest processing standards from MediaTek.
Vivo V2452A, likely the iQOO Z10 Turbo, featuring a Dimensity 8400 chipset
Both the iQOO Z10 Turbo and Z10 Turbo Pro are set to launch with Android 15 and will feature 12GB of RAM in their tested units. Furthermore, reports suggest that Xiaomi is also eyeing the Snapdragon 8s Elite for future Redmi smartphones, with the first devices powered by this chipset expected to debut in April.
