Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 vs Dimensity 8300/Ultra: Specs, Features, and More Compared

Looking for the best upper-mid range smartphone? Check out our Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 vs. Dimensity 8300 comparison.

Smartphones are catching up to desktop-level performance; the same can be said for their pricing. High-end smartphones are not cheap; people could build a gaming PC or even buy a high-end laptop at their asking price. For this reason, most smartphone sales occur within the upper-midrange and midrange segments, where competition among manufacturers is intense.

This pricing segment makes the most sense, as smartphones operate on batteries, which degrade over 2–3 years or more. As a result, replacing your device frequently doesn’t feel like a huge loss. However, this segment has too many devices with different System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures, which puzzles the user.

That’s why this article compares the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 and Dimensity 8300 / Ultra—two of the best upper mid-range processors—based on real-world use cases and official manufacturer specifications.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3

Specifications

• Lithography – 4nm, TSMC.
• Core Configuration – 1x Cortex-X4 @ 2.8GHz, 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz, 3x Cortex-A520 @ 1.9GHz.
• Adreno 732 GPU
• Qualcomm AI Engine NPU.
• Memory Type – LPDDR5X with bandwidth up to 64Gbps
• Snapdragon X63 modem with support for download speeds of up to 5 Gbps.
• Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity.
• Supports up to 200MP cameras and 4K video recording at 60fps

Strengths

• Incredible multithreading performance in the mid-range segment with an estimated AnTuTu (1,404,534 points) and Geekbench (Single-Core: 1913, Multi-Core: 5098)
• Offers excellent AI performance within the mid-range segment.
• Greater power efficiency vs its flagship tier 8 elite.

Weaknesses

• The Adreno 732 lacks advanced capabilities like hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
• Although the AI performance is excellent within the segment, it is inconsistent and has some compatibility issues with specific frameworks.
• Needs adequate cooling, despite being way less potent than the 8 Elite.

MediaTek Dimensity 8300/Ultra

Specifications

• Lithography 4nm, TSMC.
• Core Configuration: 4x Cortex-A715 @ up to 3.35GHz, 4x Cortex-A510 @ up to 2.2GHz.
• Mali-G615 MC6.
• MediaTek 780 APU.
• Memory Type – LPDDR5X with bandwidth of up to 68.2 GB/s.
• Dual-mode (SA/NSA) 5G modem with download speeds of up to 5.17 Gbps.
• Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, Connectivity options.
• Dimensity 8300 supports up to 320MP sensors, but real-world implementations remain similar to Snapdragon’s 200MP support.

Strengths

• The Mali-G615 MP6 delivers better gaming performance than the Adreno 732.
• It has a similar multithreading performance to the Snapdragon variant. Between 1,229,678 and 1,404,902 (Antutu score), depending on the test and device optimization. Geekbench single core ~1,439 and muilti-core ~4,527
• Higher clock speeds will result in better single-threaded performance.
• It has a better AI performance than the Snapdragon variant.
• Better Camera Support.

Weaknesses

• Although Mediatek chips are more efficient due to higher clocks, this time, the Dimensity 8300 requires adequate cooling to deliver long-term stable performance.
• The competition offers WIFI 7.
• Mali-G615 MP6 also lacks ray tracing support.

Final Verdict: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 vs. Dimensity 8300/Ultra

The upper-mid range segment has healthy competition, and what happens when we get that? We get excellent devices.

• Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 is better for users who prioritize power efficiency, WIFI 7, and a balanced CPU performance.
• Dimensity 8300 targets budget gamers who want the best value for money option in the upper mid-range segment.

Specs table for both the chips

Specification	Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3	Dimensity 8300 / Ultra
Lithography	TSMC, 4nm	TSMC, 4nm
Core Configuration	Cortex-X4 + A720 + A520	Cortex-A715 + A510
Max Frequency	Up to 2.8GHz	Up to 3.35GHz
GPU	Adreno 732	Mali-G615 MC6
AI Engine	Qualcomm AI Engine	MediaTek APU 780
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Modem	Snapdragon X63	Integrated Dual-mode
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
ISP	Up to 200MP; HDR video	Up to 320MP; HDR10+ video
Power Efficiency	Excellent	Very Good
Smartphones Powered	OnePlus Ace 3V, Realme GT Neo 6 SE, Realme GT 6T, OnePlus Nord 4	Xiaomi Redmi K70E, Poco X6 Pro, Xiaomi 14T

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