Qualcomm Expected to Name Next Flagship Chip “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5″
Shenzhen, China – Qualcomm is anticipated to deviate from sequential naming conventions for its next top-tier mobile processor, reportedly opting for “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5,” according to details originating from Chinese sources. The move, if confirmed, would represent a jump in generation numbering despite the “Snapdragon 8 Elite” being introduced only last year.
The potential naming shift stems from Qualcomm’s view of the snapdragon 8 Elite as a direct technical successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, effectively making it a “Generation 4” chip.The forthcoming processor would then logically be designated “Generation 5.” Furthermore, the naming strategy appears to align with plans to release a secondary flagship chip this year, a “Snapdragon 8 Gen 5,” positioned below the “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5” in terms of performance and features.Qualcomm’s anticipated 2024 high-end chipset lineup is currently projected to include:
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: Top-tier, full flagship processor.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: Secondary model, focused on high efficiency.
* Snapdragon 8s Gen 5: High-performance model offered at a more accessible price point.
Early benchmark test results for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, reportedly conducted on a prototype OnePlus 15, have surfaced, indicating the chip’s existence and ongoing testing phase. Qualcomm is expected to officially unveil its new chipset lineup at a launch event slated for the end of September.