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, ifโฃ confirmed, would represent a jump in generation numbering despite theโค “Snapdragon 8 Elite” being introduced only last year.
The potential naming shift stems from Qualcomm’s view of the snapdragonโ 8โ Elite as a direct technical โsuccessor to the Snapdragonโค 8 Gen 3, effectively making itโ a “Generation 4” chip.The forthcoming processor would then logically be designated “Generation 5.” โข Furthermore, the naming strategy appears to align with plans to release a secondary flagship chip this year, a “Snapdragon 8 โคGen 5,” positioned below theโค “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5” in terms of performance and features.Qualcomm’s anticipated 2024โ high-end chipset lineup is currently projected toโ include:
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: Top-tier, โfull flagship processor.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: Secondary model, focused on high efficiency.
* โ Snapdragon 8sโข Gen 5: High-performance model offeredโ at a more accessible price point.
Early benchmark test results for the Snapdragonโ 8โ Elite Gen 5, reportedly conducted on a prototype OnePlus 15, โคhave surfaced, indicating the chip’s existence โand ongoing testing โphase. Qualcomm isโข expected to officially unveil its new chipset lineup at a launchโ event slated for the end of September.
