One of the best reasons to reach deeper into your wallet for a higher-tier flagship phone is for its performance specs. If you’re willing to pay for it, you can get a device with a more powerful processor, which is why manufacturers offer it as an alternative to midrange options. However, it seems that a key CPU update could change what the more budget-friendly options have to offer. According to a leak, a Snapdragon upgrade could bring midrange phones up to speed — literally.


