These smartphones will have 8 GB of RAM when launched

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 G6and 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