Just like we stated when we were listing some 6 GB RAM smartphones of 2017, we’re reiterating that the Random Access Memory (RAM) of a smartphone is a very important component of any phone. Especially when multitasking and overall device performance is taken into consideration.
With 6 GB RAM, you can do a whole lot of things on your smartphone. Now imagine what you would do with 8 GB. Yes, you read right – 8 GB! Unbelievable? Well, these devices below will be launching with a RAM size of 8 GB later this year and some, early 2018. See the 4 upcoming 8 GB RAM smartphones that will launch late this year or early next year.
Upcoming 8 GB RAM smartphones
1. Huawei P20
The Huawei P20 is rumoured to come with a huge 8 GB RAM among other exciting specifications. The Huawei P20 is the succeeding device to the February-released Huawei P10 smartphone and will feature other specs like;
- 5.7 inch display
- Android v8.0 Oreo
- 2.4 GHz Octa core processor
- 8 GB RAM
- 64 and 128 GB internal storage variants
- 16 MP primary/ rear camera
- 8 MP secondary/ front camera
- 4,000 mAh non-removable battery with Quick charge
2. OnePlus 6
The OnePlus 6 smartphone will feature a massive 8 GB RAM. Even though the OnePlus 5 also had an 8 GB RAM variant, the upcoming OnePlus 6 is expected to launch come January 2018 with 8 GB RAM among other specs like;
- 5.7 inches display
- Android v8.0 Oreo OS
- 128 GB internal storage (ROM)
- 23 MP main camera
- 16 MP secondary/ selfie camera
- 3500 mAh non-removable battery with Quick charge
3. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus had 6 GB of RAM. It’s most likely that the Samsung Galaxy S9 also come with a 6 GB RAM but it is believed that the Galaxy S9 Plus on the other hand will launch with nothing leas than 8 GB of RAM. Other expected specs if th Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus include;
- 6.2in QHD+ Super AMOLED curved display
- 529 pixels per inch (ppi)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chipset
- Android v8.0 Oreo operating system
- On-screen fingerprint scanner
- Dual rear camera (megapixels quality unknown)
- Bixby voice support
- USB Type-C
- 3,500 or 4,000 mAh battery
4. LG G7
The LG G7 will launch in the first quarter of 2018 and will succeed the 4 GB RAM LG G6 and will come with high-end specs which includes a huge 8 GB RAM variant. There is even a 10 RAM variant of the LG G7 in the mix. Other expected features of the LG G7 include;
- 5.7 inches AMOLED 1440 x 2880 pixels display
- Android v7.1.1 Nougat
- Octa Core Processor
- 6/8/10GB RAM variant
- Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
- 64 GB / 128 GB native storage capacity
- 13 MP primary/ main camera
- 8 MP front-facing selfie camera
- Fingerprint scanner (rear mounted)
- Non-removable Li – Ion 4000 mAh battery
There you have it, four upcoming 8 GB RAM smartphones that will be every multitasker oor heavy smartphone user’s joy.