Snapdragon’s latest gaming SoCs bring better performance to your next Android handheld

The Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, G2 Gen 2, and G1 Gen 2 succeed their 2023 predecessors.

Mar 17, 2025 - 14:12

Snapdragon’s latest gaming SoCs bring better performance to your next Android handheld

Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, G2 Gen 2, G1 Gen 2

Qualcomm has launched the new Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, G2 Gen 2, and G1 Gen 2 SoCs for the next generation of Android gaming handhelds.
All three SoCs feature performance improvements over their predecessors.
They can also be optionally paired with the Snapdragon X61 5G modem for on-the-go cloud gaming.

Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets are found in some of the best gaming phones, and that’s not even surprising. Many Snapdragon chipsets have also found their way to the budding Android gaming handheld category. There’s definitely momentum in this market, and Qualcomm is upgrading its lineup of dedicated handheld gaming chips, enabling OEMs to give consumers more powerful and updated choices when shopping for their next Android-based gaming handheld.

Qualcomm’s G-series chips are divided into three tiers: G1, G2, and G3. G1 is the base-level SoC intended for game streaming, whereas G2 sits in the middle for mainstream gaming needs. If you want the best, you can jump up to the G3 for enthusiast-level gaming features.