Why the Nothing Phone 3 Uses Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — Not the Elite

Why the Nothing Phone 3 Uses Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — Not the Elite

Why the Nothing Phone 3 Uses Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Instead of the 8 Elite The Nothing Phone 3 officially uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 —and not the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Elite. This announcement sparked confusion across tech forums, as many expected a flagship device to carry the very best chip available. So, why did Nothing pass on the Snapdragon 8 Elite? In an exclusive interview, Nothing's AI Chief Sélim Benayat explained the strategic logic behind this choice. It turns out, the decision was rooted in user experience , cost efficiency , and a fresh AI-first vision—rather than a race for raw specs. For smartphone shoppers wondering if this makes the Phone 3 less powerful, the short answer is no—it’s designed to deliver a smarter, more human-centric performance where it really counts. Image : Google Nothing Phone 3 Focuses on Experience Over Specs Rather than simply matching what competitors are doing, Nothing wanted the Phone 3 to reflect its core philosophy: enhancing…