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