7 Best Snapdragon 865 Plus Smartphones You Can Buy In 2020
If you’re looking to buy the best Snapdragon 865 plus smartphones in the market, then this list might be extremely useful to you. The Snapdragon 865 plus processor is one of the fastest chips on the market. The “Plus” series of Snapdragon SoCs came into existence in 2019 with the release of Snapdragon 855 Plus.
ASUS requested Qualcomm to make an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 845 chip, and so it did the same. It’s the reason why chips like the Snapdragon 855 Plus and Snapdragon 865 Plus exist.
The overclocked version of Snapdragon 845 and Snapdragon 855 featured only a performance upgrade. However, the Snapdragon 865 Plus also has better connectivity features than Snapdragon 865. It features Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.
On the performance side, the Snapdragon 865 Plus’s prime core is clocked at 3.1 GHz, that’s an increase from the 2.84GHz clock speed on the Snapdragon 865. The GPU on the 865 Plus is 10% faster, making it the best smartphone chip to have if you want the maximum Frame-per-second (FPS) in your games.
Best Snapdragon 865 Plus Smartphones 2020
With introductions out of the way, here’s a list of the best Snapdragon 865 Plus smartphones on the market. The list also features some of the upcoming 865 Plus powered smartphones as well.
- ASUS Zenphone 7 Pro
- ASUS Rog Phone 3
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Lenovo Legion Phone Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
- Samsung Z Fold 2 5G
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G
Also Read: Best Snapdragon 865 Smartphones 2020
1. ASUS Zenphone 7 Pro
| ASUS Zenphone 7 Pro | Specifications |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 90 Hz, 1080 x 2400 pixels (395 ppi) |
| SoC | Snapdragon 865 Plus processor |
| Camera | 64 MP wide, 8 MP telephoto, 12 MP ultrawide. Recording upto 8k @30 FPS |
| Selfie Camera | Same as back camera. Recording upto 8k @30 FPS |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh non-removable |
| Charging | 30W fast-charging |
| Weight | 230 g |
| Price | $898 (Rs 66,576 approx.) |
ASUS Zenphone 7 Pro is possibly one of the most uniquely designed phones to feature a Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC. It comes with a 64 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP camera setup at the rear, which flips and can be used as a selfie camera.
The phone packs a 6.67-inch nano-edge OLED design: a 90 Hz AMOLED display panel with HDR10+ support and DC dimming technology, which reduces flicker in low light. The Snapdragon 865 Plus processor is a powerhouse in every aspect. You can expect every game to run at the highest graphic settings possible without any hitch on this smartphone.
2. ASUS ROG Phone 3
| ASUS ROG Phone 3 | Specifications |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Display | 6.59-inch AMOLED, 144 Hz, 1080 x 2340 pixels (391 ppi) |
| SoC | Snapdragon 865 Plus processor |
| Camera | 64 MP wide, 13 MP ultrawide, 5 MP macro. Recording upto 8k @30 FPS |
| Selfie Camera | 24 MP wide. Recording upto 1080p @30 FPS |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh non-removable |
| Charging | 30W fast-charging |
| Weight | 240 g |
| Price | $613 (Rs 46,999) |
ASUS ROG Phone 3 is probably one of the best gaming phones with a Snapdragon 865 Plus processor. In terms of looks, it features gaming aesthetics complete with RGB lights, bold design features, and a huge 6.59-inch screen. The display uses an AMOLED panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate and comes equipped with 650 nits of brightness.
ROG Phone 3 features a triple camera setup. Furthermore, with the Snapdragon 865 Plus processor’s help, the ASUS ROG Phone 3 can record footage in 8K resolution but its frame rate varies between 24 FPS and 30 FPS. Therefore it’s no wonder that this phone can play all sorts of games without a single issue.
3. Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
| Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Specifications |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 |
| Display | 6.9-inch AMOLED, 120 Hz, 1440 x 3088 pixels (496 ppi) |
| SoC | Snapdragon 865 plus processor |
| Camera | 108 MP wide, 12 MP periscope telephoto, 12 MP ultrawide. Recording up to 8K @24 FPS |
| Selfie Camera | 10 MP. Recording up to 8K @60 FPS |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh non-removable |
| Charging | 25W fast charging |
| Weight | 208g |
| Price | $1,049 (Rs 1,04,999) |
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a flagship phone from the Korean brand loaded with the latest Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC. The Note 20 Ultra is the top-tier variant of the Note 20 series and features a lighter body, a better screen-to-body ratio, and a relatively brighter screen.
It features a triple camera setup with a 108 MP main camera, a 12 MP ultra-wide lens, a depth-sensing camera, and a 100X Space Zoom. The selfie camera on Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a 10 MP lens, one of the best in business.
It is one of the best smartphones with a Snapdragon 865 Plus processor due to its ability to shoot 8K videos and run every application smoothly. However, the limited 25W fast charging might cut a few numbers when compared to other flagships.
4. Lenovo Legion Phone Pro
| Lenovo Legion Phone Pro | Specifications |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Display | 6.65-inch AMOLED, 144 Hz, 1080 x 2340 pixels (388 ppi) |
| SoC | Snapdragon 865 Plus processor |
| Camera | 64 MP wide, 16 MP ultrawide. Recording up to 4k @30 FPS |
| Selfie Camera | 20 MP Pop-up camera. Recording upto 4k @30 FPS |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh non-removable |
| Charging | Up to 90W fast charging |
| Weight | 239g |
| Price | $659 (Rs 37,300) |
The ultimate powerhouse gaming phone from Lenovo is among the best Snapdragon 865 Plus smartphones on the market. It features a 6.65-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. Looks-wise, it is a gaming phone in all aspects. It features RGB backlighting, dual charging ports, and a very gamer aesthetic design.
Lenovo Legion Pro only features a dual-camera setup with a 64 MP main camera and 16 MP ultrawide lens. The 512GB/16GB variant of the phone comes with a 90-watt fast charger, which, according to Lenovo, juices up the battery up to 100% in 30 mins. However, real-world tests show that the battery takes around 35 minutes to go from 0 to 100%.
5. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Specifications |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 60 Hz, 1080 x 2636 pixels (425 ppi) |
| SoC | Snapdragon 865 Plus processor |
| Camera | 12 MP wide, 12 MP ultrawide. Recording up to 4K @60 FPS |
| Selfie Camera | 10 MP. Recording up to 4K @30 FPS |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh non-removable |
| Charging | 15W fast charging |
| Weight | 183g |
| Price | $898 (Rs 84,999) |
As the name suggests, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a “flip phone” complete with a hinge design. Like the small 1-inch display on its outside to check notifications without opening the phone, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has many amazing features. In terms of display, it comes with an amazing 6.7-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED screen.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is powered by a Snapdragon 865 plus processor, making it a superb performer in every aspect. Design-wise, this phone pretty unique when compared to most Android smartphones on the market. Using a hinge, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip folds the screen inwards, turning the phone from a rectangle to a square.
Lastly, it features a dual-camera setup with two 12 MP cameras: one main lens and an ultra-wide lens in terms of camera. Furthermore, the selfie camera uses a small 10 MP lens; however, it’s still capable of shooting footage at 4K 30 FPS.
6. Samsung Z Fold 2 5G
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G | Specifications |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Display | 7.6-inch AMOLED, 120 Hz, 1768 x 2208 pixels (373 ppi) |
| SoC | Snapdragon 865 plus processor |
| Camera | 12 MP wide, 12 MP telephoto, 12 MP ultrawide. Recording upto 4k @60 FPS |
| Selfie Camera | 10 MP, 10 MP Cover camera. Recording upto 4k @30 FPS |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh non-removable |
| Charging | 15W fast charging |
| Weight | 282 g |
| Price | $1,999 (Rs 1,49,999) |
Not only does Samsung makes a smartphone that flips vertically, but it also has one which folds horizontally. The Z Fold 2 transforms from a conventional smartphone to a square tablet in no time. It does so with the help of hinges and a dynamic foldable screen. To make it a true flagship phone, the Samsung Z Fold 2 uses a Snapdragon 865 plus processor and 12GB RAM, and 256 internal storage.
The foldable Samsung phone comes with a triple camera setup, and every individual camera has a 12 MP lens. The Samsung Z Fold with its Snapdragon 865 Plus processor and big screen makes it a great phone for playing games like Call of Duty Mobile, Genshin impact, etc.
7. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Specifications |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB , 256GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 |
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 120 Hz, 1080 x 2400 pixels (393 ppi) |
| SoC | Snapdragon 865 Plus processor |
| Camera | 12 MP wide, 64 MP telephoto, 12 MP ultrawide. Recording upto 8K @24 FPS |
| Selfie Camera | 10 MP. Recording up to 4K @60 FPS |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh non-removable |
| Charging | 25W fast charging |
| Weight | 192g |
| Price | $749 (Rs 77,999) |
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G is another flagship phone from the Korean smartphone maker. In the U.S., this phone is powered by the Snapdragon 865 Plus processor; however, the smartphone’s global unit uses an Exynos 990 chip. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G comes with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display that supports HDR10+.
In terms of camera, the Galaxy Note 20 comes with a triple camera setup at the rear. Pictures on this phone are sharp and punchy, additionally, the video recording has amazing image stabilization meaning you can take moving shots without any issues.
Upcoming Best Snapdragon 865 Plus Smartphones
It is unlikely for the early 2021 flagship smartphones to feature Snapdragon 865 Plus processor. Mainly because the Snapdragon 875 SoC will power them instead; however, future iterations of ASUS ROG Phone 3, Lenovo Legion Phone, and the top-spec Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will most likely feature a Snapdragon 875 Plus processor under the hood.
My favorite device among all these would be the ASUS ROG Phone 3. Since I am an avid gamer it is the clear choice for me. The 144Hz screen on the device would be immensely useful for me when playing competitive games like Call of Duty Mobile, Battle Prime, etc.
That being said, which one is your favorite smartphone with a Snapdragon 865 Plus processor. Let us know down in the comment section below.
