Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. officially announced its latest flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, today at an event that will revolutionize the mobile technology world. The company claims this new chipset is the “fastest mobile processor ever created,” aiming to redefine the mobile experience with its groundbreaking performance, efficiency, and on-device AI capabilities.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leads in Performance and Efficiency
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is powered by the 3rd Generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU, reportedly the fastest in its class. This new architecture delivers a 20% performance increase over the previous generation, enabling users to multitask at lightning speed and seamlessly switch between applications. A revolutionary innovation is also coming for gamers: the new Qualcomm Adreno GPU architecture improves the graphically rich gaming experience by 23%. This means even the most demanding games can be played at higher frame rates and with lower power consumption. The Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, customized for AI processing, delivers 37% faster performance, making smart features smoother than ever.
The Era of Personalized AI Assistants
One of the most striking features of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is its introduction of “agentic AI” to mobile devices. This technology enables devices to transform into personalized assistants by continuously learning about their users and performing real-time sensing. Multi-modal AI models understand the user, make proactive recommendations, and offer instantaneous improvements based on the situation. Most importantly, because this entire learning process takes place on-device, user data remains completely secure and private. This means mobile devices are no longer just tools that execute commands; they are true partners who think, see, and hear with you.
Studio-Quality Video for Creators
The new processor also marks a historic leap forward for content creators and video enthusiasts. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is the world’s first mobile platform capable of recording with the Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec. This will enable users to achieve professional-level video production. Combined with groundbreaking AI-powered camera technology, this feature empowers creators to capture studio-quality video and achieve comprehensive control over post-production, bringing their artistic visions to life.
Chris Patrick, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Devices at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., commented on the new platform: “With the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, you are at the center of your mobile experience. This platform enables personalized AI assistants to see what you see, hear what you hear, and think with you in real time. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 pushes the boundaries of personal AI, allowing you to experience the future of mobile technology today.”
The newest member of the Snapdragon 8 Elite series will be featured in flagship devices from global smartphone brands including Honor, iQOO, Nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, POCO, realme, REDMI, RedMagic, ROG, Samsung, Sony, vivo, Xiaomi, and ZTE. These brands are expected to launch their first phones with the new processor in the coming days.
