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Motorola was notably absent from the list of brands presented in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3‘s launch announcement, that were planning to integrate the powerful chipset into their devices. However, recent leaks from tipster Wisdom Pikachu (translated from Chinese) indicate that Motorola has some plans to unveil a flagship smartphone featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the coming months. While specific details about the device remain scarce, the tipster suggests that Motorola has slated its upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship for an official debut in Q2 2024.
Several prominent brands, including OnePlus, ASUS, Samsung, and others, have already incorporated the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset into their recently released smartphones, as initially communicated by Qualcomm during the chip’s launch in October 2023.
Interestingly, the leaked information from Wisdom Pikachu aligns with Motorola’s historical approach to flagship releases, with the company typically unveiling its flagship phones under the X-series in China and the Edge-series in the global market.
The anticipated Snapdragon 8 gen 3 powered Motorola flagship could be exclusive to China
Motorola’s previous China-exclusive flagship, the Moto X40, introduced in December 2022, featured the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. However, the company subsequently rebranded the device as the Motorola Edge 40 Pro for the global market, following a similar pattern that we may observe with the upcoming Snapdragon-powered flagship.
While the leaked information hints at the possibility of the company naming its upcoming China-exclusive flagship the Moto X50, there is speculation that they might rebrand the device as the Motorola Edge 50 Pro for the global audience.
Despite the lack of official confirmation, the rumor mill suggests that the latest Snapdragon-powered Motorola flagship might follow in the footsteps of its predecessor in terms of rebranding.
With the expected debut in Q2 2024, eager enthusiasts and industry watchers anticipate more detailed leaks and information about the company’s upcoming flagship in the weeks to come. Motorola’s entry into the third-generation Snapdragon flagship arena is likely to further enrich the market with its unique offerings.