Qualcomm has ushered in a new era in mobile computing with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The system-on-a-chip is currently the fastest mobile platform and takes performance, AI and creative possibilities to an unprecedented level. Thanks to innovative hardware and software features, users can look forward to a consistently responsive, personalized and creative mobile experience that noticeably changes everyday life and demanding applications.
- World’s fastest mobile SoC with industry-leading 3rd Gen Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU
- New Adreno GPU architecture and Hexagon NPU provide significant performance improvements in gaming and AI
- On-device AI enables personalized, agent-based assistance functions – with privacy protection
- Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec for professional video quality on board for the first time
Maximum performance and efficiency for modern multitasking
At the heart of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is the third generation of the Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU, which sets new standards compared to both its predecessor and the competition. The increase in performance of around 20 percent means virtually lag-free multitasking and seamless switching between complex apps – even when gaming or mobile editing in parallel. The new SoC also scores highly in terms of energy efficiency, making long gaming sessions or video streaming possible without heat build-up and power worries.
The newly developed Adreno GPU architecture boosts graphics performance even further: An increase of 23 percent compared to the previous generation makes the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 the optimal chipset for graphics-intensive games, AR and VR applications as well as demanding media editing. At the same time, the system ensures an unprecedented balance between performance and battery life.
| Component | Upgrade compared to predecessor |
|---|---|
| Oryon CPU | +20% performance |
| Adreno GPU | +23% graphics performance |
| Hexagon NPU | +37% AI performance |
Revolutionary on-device AI for personal assistants
Another core theme of the new Snapdragon flagship is AI integration: thanks to the Hexagon™ NPU, which has increased its speed by 37%, a fully on-device AI is available that can tailor individual assistance functions and contextual adjustments precisely to the user’s needs. What is particularly innovative here is that the data remains on the device – privacy is preserved, but personalized recommendations and intelligent actions are still made possible in real time.
Agent-based AI understands context and usage habits and proactively offers suitable scenarios, be it when switching between apps, optimizing battery life or executing complex workflows across multiple applications.
Creative possibilities: Studio quality in your pocket
With the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec is supported for the first time on a mobile platform. This means that demanding content creators can now record videos in studio quality and use extensive editing options directly on their smartphone. Paired with advanced, AI-powered camera and image signal processing, users gain maximum control over creative processes – from video and photo production to final cut.
Flagship smartphones from brands such as Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi, ROG, OPPO, OnePlus and many more will be using the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in their top models in the coming days and weeks, thereby noticeably raising the standard for mobile devices worldwide.
Conclusion
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 marks a turning point in mobile computing. With unprecedented performance and efficiency, intelligent, private on-device AI and, for the first time, a professional video codec on board, Qualcomm is setting new standards for the mobile future. The first devices with the elite chip will soon be presented by leading manufacturers. If you want to get the most out of your smartphone, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is a platform at the absolute top level – and experience the future of mobile technologies today.
