The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip in the OnePlus 12 is designed for improved battery efficiency in several ways:
Dual VC Architecture
The OnePlus 12 uses a uni-body die casting design with a dual VC (vapor chamber) structure. This provides a larger heat radiation area and shorter gas-liquid circulation distance, dramatically boosting thermal management compared to previous designs[5].Advanced Laval Nozzle Design
Inspired by aeronautical engines, the vapor chamber follows a Laval nozzle shape. Augmented by an airfoil structure, hot vapor flow is accelerated for rapid heat transfer, improving cooling efficiency[5].Streamlined Cooling
Micro-support columns are built into a streamlined body for an ultra-low drag coefficient. This significantly reduces steam flow resistance, resulting in higher flow velocities and better cooling[5].CPU-Vitalization
State-of-the-art arithmetic scheduling technology harmonizes performance with power efficiency. The system remains smooth even during high loads, with enhanced battery longevity[5].Larger Battery
The OnePlus 12 has a supersized 5400 mAh battery, which is larger than many competing flagships[5]. This provides more capacity for the same power draw, extending battery life.However, one Reddit post suggests that while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 may be more efficient at low loads, it may consume more power than the previous generation chip when running at high performance for gaming[6]. This could lead to faster battery drain in intensive gaming sessions.
Overall, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's efficiency improvements, along with the OnePlus 12's thermal design and large battery, should provide good battery life for typical use. But heavy gaming may still drain the battery faster than less demanding tasks.
Citations:[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRvonkwys-U
[2] https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/oneplus-12-packs-a-snapdragon-8-gen-3-wireless-charging-hasselblad-camera/
[3] https://nanoreview.net/en/soc/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-gen-3
[4] https://www.oneplus.com/pk/12/specs
[5] https://www.oneplus.com/us/12
[6] https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/1ao5n91/snapdragon_8_gen_3/
[7] https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/1aq5i4v/disappointed_with_the_oneplus_12/
[8] https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/feb/23/oneplus-12-review-smartphone-left-behind-by-top-rivals-screen-battery-life