Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has unveiled the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, its most powerful mobile system-on-a-chip to date and the world’s fastest. Designed to amplify everyday smartphone use while unlocking entirely new possibilities, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 sets fresh benchmarks in performance, efficiency, and on-device AI.
Everyday Experiences, Elevated
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 enhances the experiences consumers rely on most:
- Lightning-fast multitasking with seamless app switching
- Extended gameplay powered by improved energy efficiency and graphics performance
- Smarter personalization with agentic AI that adapts to each user in real time
Personalized AI at the Core
At the heart of the platform is a new level of on-device AI intelligence. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 enables agentic AI assistants capable of learning continuously from user behavior. By processing data directly on the device, these assistants deliver proactive recommendations, multimodal prompt enhancements, and context-aware actions—all while keeping personal data secure on-device.
Professional Video on Mobile
Breaking new ground in mobile creativity, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is the first mobile platform to support Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec. This allows users to record studio-quality video with extensive control over post-production, opening the door to professional-grade filmmaking directly on a smartphone.
Unmatched Performance
Built on the 3rd Gen Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 delivers:
- 20% faster CPU performance
- 23% faster graphics rendering with the new Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU architecture
- 37% faster AI performance with the Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU
“With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, you are at the center of your mobile experience. It enables personalized AI agents to see what you see, hear what you hear, and think with you in real time,” said Chris Patrick, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Handsets, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “This platform pushes the boundaries of personal AI, bringing the future of mobile technology into your hands today.”
Coming Soon to Global Flagships
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will power upcoming flagship devices from leading brands including Honor, iQOO, Nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, POCO, realme, REDMI, RedMagic, ROG, Samsung, Sony, vivo, Xiaomi, and ZTE. The first wave of devices featuring the new platform will debut in the coming days.