Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which the company claims is the “world’s faster mobile system-on-a-chip,” designed for flagship devices, with the first devices equipped with the SoC launching in the coming days.
- Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
- It is claimed to be the world's fastest mobile system-on-a-chip.
- First devices equipped with the SoC launching in the coming days.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 improves performance by 20 percent.
- It enables recording in Advanced Professional Video codec.
- Several smartphone brands committed to using the new platform.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is powered by Qualcomm’s third-generation Oryon CPU, which improves performance by 20 percent and CPU power efficiency by 35 percent. The platform has a 16 percent lower power draw, enabling longer “sustained performance.”
The new platform promises “lightning-fast” app launches and app switching for better multitasking. Qualcomm’s upgraded Hexagon NPU allows on-device AI processing and is reportedly 37 percent faster.
“With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, you are at the center of your mobile experience,”
— Chris Patrick, SVP and generation manager for mobile at Qualcomm
In addition, Qualcomm states the new SoC is the first mobile platform to enable recording in Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec, allowing creators to film on their phones for professional-level productions.
Originally reported by www.engadget.com as “Qualcomm’s new flagship mobile platform is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5” on 2025-09-25 10:04:00.
