Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, its newest flagship mobile platform, promising significant performance enhancements for future smartphones. The chip is designed to deliver advancements in AI processing, gaming, and connectivity.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 represents Qualcomm’s latest push to redefine mobile experiences, targeting premium Android devices. It’s part of a broader roadmap with future platforms also adopting the “Gen 5” naming convention. This new chipset is poised to power upcoming flagship phones from major manufacturers like Xiaomi and Samsung, potentially setting a new standard for mobile performance in 2025.
Qualcomm states the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 features a new CPU architecture designed for increased speed and efficiency. Details regarding core configurations and clock speeds will be revealed at the Snapdragon summit in Hawaii, beginning September 23, 2025. The company also highlighted improvements to the Adreno GPU, aiming to provide a more immersive gaming experience.
Xiaomi has confirmed its Xiaomi 17 series will be among the first to utilize the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series is also expected to feature the new chipset, though specific launch timelines for both devices remain undisclosed.
