Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
The Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is a mid-range 6 nm chipset from Qualcomm, first seen here in a phone announced in 2026. It suits everyday apps, social media, video and online classes smoothly, and 3D games at medium settings. 1 phone on LexzyTech Specs uses it.
How powerful is the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3?
Its processor has 8 cores (2 × Cortex-A78 at 2.3 GHz, 6 × Cortex-A55 at 2 GHz), running at up to 2.3 GHz.
Graphics come from the Adreno.
It is made on a 6 nm process, efficient for its class.
On our 1-5 scale it scores about 3.5 for everyday speed, 3 for heavy apps, 3 for gaming and 3 for battery efficiency (our estimate from its design).
What it runs well
As a mid-range chipset, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 handles everyday apps, social media, video and online classes smoothly, and 3D games at medium settings.
Our estimate from the chip's design (its cores, clock speed and graphics); not a benchmark score. How long a phone keeps its speed when hot depends on the phone and needs testing.
What phones with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 offer
1 phone on LexzyTech Specs uses the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, from Xiaomi.
They come with 6 to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB to 256 GB of storage.
They have screens up to 144 Hz, batteries of 7000 mAh, wired charging up to 33 W, main cameras of 50 MP.
All of them support 5G.
Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 specifications
| Maker | Qualcomm |
|---|---|
| Process | 6 nm |
| First phone on LexzyTech | 2026 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno |
| Class (our estimate) | Mid-range |
| Everyday speed (our estimate) | 3.5 of 5 |
| Heavy apps (our estimate) | 3 of 5 |
| Gaming (our estimate) | 3 of 5 |
| Battery efficiency (our estimate) | 3 of 5 |
| Video (our estimate) | 3 of 5 |
Phones with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Quick answers
Which phones use the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3?
Xiaomi Poco M8s 5G.
Who makes the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3?
Qualcomm, on a 6 nm process.
Is the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 good for gaming?
It is a mid-range chip with the Adreno graphics, about 3 of 5 for gaming on our scale: expect everyday apps, social media, video and online classes smoothly, and 3D games at medium settings. This is our estimate from the chip's design, not a benchmark.
Do phones with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 support 5G?
Yes, every one on LexzyTech Specs supports 5G.
How much RAM do phones with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 have?
6 to 8 GB on the phones LexzyTech Specs lists.
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