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This Chip Will Power 2026's Best Android Phones. I Can't Wait to See What It Can Do

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-30 11:47:00

What do the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the OnePlus 13 have in common, beyond simply being Android phones? The answer is that they're all powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, which is the processor of choice for 2025's top Android flagship phones (other than those made by Google). The 8 Elite has performed well in our testing, but a successor is incoming. Next week at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, Qualcomm is set to unveil its latest, greatest chip, which it announc

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This Chip Will Power 2026's Best Android Phones. I Can't Wait to See What it Can Do

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-30 16:47:43

What do the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the OnePlus 13 have in common, beyond simply being Android phones? The answer is that they're all powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, which is the processor of choice for 2025's top Android flagship phones (other than those made by Google). The 8 Elite has performed well in our testing, but a successor is incoming. Next week at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, Qualcomm is set to unveil its latest, greatest chip, which it announc

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Android’s next flagship processor will be the ‘Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-10-01 22:27:41

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Qualcomm has announced that its upcoming flagship mobile chipset is the “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5,” a confusingly named successor to the Snapdragon 8 Elite. While the processor itself will be unveiled during the Snapdragon Summit on September 23rd-25th, Qualcomm has already published an explanation for the branding update. “It might look like we skipped generations, but the truth is simpler— and more powerf

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It’s official: The ‘Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’ will power the next wave of Android flagships

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-01 19:41:03

Qualcomm TL;DR Qualcomm has announced that its new flagship processor will be called “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.” Xiaomi has confirmed that its next flagship phone lineup, the Xiaomi 17 series, will be powered by the new chipset. The processor will also power the Galaxy S26 series, with a possible “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy” branding. Qualcomm has officially announced its next flagship mobile chipset, the “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.” Ahead of the 2025 Snapdragon Summit, where the chi

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The AYN Odin 3 is officially the first Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming handheld

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-24 13:53:04

AYN TL;DR The AYN Odin 3 will feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite, making it the most powerful device on the market. Paired with a 6-inch 120Hz AMOLED panel, it’s set to become the ultimate flagship handheld. AYN will need to solve the 8 Elite’s heating and driver compatibility issues first. Just a few hours ago, AYN revealed that its upcoming flagship handheld, the Odin 3, will have an exclusive 6-inch 120Hz AMOLED panel. Now the company has revealed the chipset, and it might be the start of a rev

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Qualcomm’s next Elite processor could have a ridiculously confusing name

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-26 11:02:12

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A leaker has claimed that the next Snapdragon 8 Elite chip could be called the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This is a major departure from the expected Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 or 8 Elite Gen 2 names. We’re guessing this is because Qualcomm is readying an apparent Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip as well. Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite late last year, and this represented a change in naming convention after the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. We were expecting the Snap

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Did AYANEO just announce the first Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming handheld?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-04 17:57:54

TL;DR AYANEO just teased the KONKR Pocket FIT Elite, which may have a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. It would be the first gaming handheld with that chipset, which offers far more power than anything on the market. It will start at less than $399, with a Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 variant starting at less than $329. This week has been crazy for gaming handhelds, with two new dual-screen devices dropping at exceptionally competitive prices. This morning, at a sharing session for the first device from AYANEO

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Qualcomm could release not one, but two flagship Snapdragon chips this year

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-09 23:14:16

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Leaks suggest Qualcomm is preparing two new top-tier SoCs: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (SM8850) and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (SM8845). The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is said to feature Qualcomm’s custom Oryon CPU cores and share the same TSMC process as the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Curiously, a Snapdragon 8s Gen 5 isn’t expected anytime soon. Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset late last year for Android flagships. With it, the company also took the opp

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The AYN Odin 3 could be the big Android handheld upgrade that retro gamers have been waiting for

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-15 03:32:55

TL;DR AYN has teased an upgrade to its leading Android handheld, the Odin 3. The company confirmed it will run Android, but no other details were revealed. AYN teased the Odin 3 alongside the announcement of a dual-screened Android handheld, the AYN Thor. AYN’s Odin 2 handheld lineup has been extremely popular, primarily due to the decently capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on board, which makes them perfect for emulating demanding retro consoles like the Nintendo Switch and others. However

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Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon chips offer slight power-up for budget smartphones

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-15 09:00:17

Qualcomm revealed its latest mobile platform for more affordable smartphones and devices called the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. Compared to its predecessor, the new Snapdragon chips have overall improved performance, support for more detailed displays and a feature that allows for better video quality in low-light situations. We were able to test the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 with smartphones like the Nothing 3a and 3a Pro, but this next-gen chipset represents a seven percent improvement with both the Qualc

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Qualcomm could shake things up with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and 8 Elite 2

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-17 08:05:22

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Qualcomm might offer a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 in the coming months. This suggests another naming convention shakeup of sorts for the brand’s top-tier smartphone processors. Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset late last year, which delivered a major leap forward for Android phones. This also marked a change in naming convention compared to the previous Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. However, it seems like both naming co

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Galaxy S26 Ultra’s chipset info spotted in One UI code, and it’s not surprising

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-25 15:19:09

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A new report has confirmed that Samsung will continue to rely on Qualcomm for its next Ultra smartphone. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is confirmed to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, based on evidence found in the device’s firmware. This does not rule out the existence of an S26 Ultra powered by an Exynos 2600 or a Samsung-made Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, despite lean chances of any of that happening. Phone brands these days don’t do a very good job of containing

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Samsung could make its own Galaxy S26 chips, but they’re not Exynos

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-06 09:11:43

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A prominent leaker has claimed that the Samsung-made Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 is still in the works. This chip is said to be cheaper than the TSMC-made version, which could be good news for Galaxy S26 pricing. However, Samsung-made chips have historically lagged behind TSMC-manufactured variants. We’ve heard conflicting rumors that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 processor, expected to be used in the Galaxy S26 series, could be manufactured by both TSMC and

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Dell's XPS 13 is one of the best laptops I've tested this year - here's why

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-01-08 03:43:03

Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ PC Laptop ZDNET's key takeaways Dell's XPS 13 Copilot+ PC is available for $1,499. It remains a favorite from Dell's lineup for its sleek build, gorgeous display, and impressive battery life. The two USB-C ports are limiting, and the bold design choices aren't for everyone. View now at Best Buy Dell continues to round out its popular XPS line of laptops with machines that attempt to check the boxes for every use case. The latest addition: the XPS 13 (9345): an ultraportab

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Nothing CEO Carl Pei reacts to Phone 3 reviews, admits it’s not for everyone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-19 21:39:41

TL;DR Nothing has posted a video showing co-founder Carl Pei reacting to Nothing Phone 3 reviews. Pei defended the Glyph Matrix rear screen and its limited uses, claiming that there will be a rich ecosystem in the future. He also defended the use of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, saying the company wasn’t catering to ‘spec warriors.’ Nothing launched the Nothing Phone 3 earlier this month, and it looks like a well-rounded Android phone. However, the device has more than its fair share of compl

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Samsung drops Snapdragon for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 — here’s why it makes sense

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-30 08:00:53

After months of speculation about the status of Samsung’s custom Exynos chip program, we finally have an answer — it’s alive and kicking inside the new Galaxy Z Flip 7. This includes customers in the US, who had previously only been treated to a modern Exynos chip in the Galaxy S24 FE. However, this choice leaves Samsung with two different chips inside its latest flagship foldable portfolio. The Exynos 2500 is in the Z Flip 7, but Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite powers the Galaxy Z Fold 7. But wh

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Dell's XPS 13 still lives rent-free in my head for its sleek build (and it's $500 off)

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-05 06:15:16

ZDNET's key takeaways Dell's XPS 13 Copilot+ PC is on sale now starting at $999. It remains a favorite from Dell's lineup for its sleek build, gorgeous display, and impressive battery life. The two USB-C ports are limiting, and the bold design choices aren't for everyone. View now at Best Buy Dell's XPS 13 with the Snapdragon X Elite chip is on sale at Best Buy, starting at $999 for the 16GB configuration. That's $500 off the regular price. Dell continues to round out its popular XPS line of

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Samsung may build Qualcomm’s most advanced chip ever for the Galaxy S26 series

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-27 22:18:30

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung could reportedly fabricate one variant of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Qualcomm. While the normal chip would be made with a 3nm TSMC process, Samsung’s could be a 2nm chip. This 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 may debut with the Galaxy S26. There’s arguably no single component that more influences how a smartphone comes together than the choice of its system-on-a-chip (SoC). And while a phone is a whole lot more than just how fast it can crunch numbe

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This $400 budget gaming phone runs the same chip as the Nothing Phone 3

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-04 03:30:17

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR POCO has launched the POCO F7 globally today. The new phone offers a powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and a 6,500mAh or 7,550mAh battery, depending on the region. Expect to pay a starting price of $399 or £389 for the POCO F7. The POCO F5 and POCO F6 were two of the best gaming phones on a budget as they offered powerful chips for the price. Now, the Xiaomi sub-brand is back with the POCO F7. The POCO F7 continues the trend of offering great perfo

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Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 benchmarks show why Nothing Phone 3 might not be truly Elite

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-04 03:30:33

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Nothing announced last week that its Nothing Phone 3 will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. This is a somewhat polarizing move in light of the company marketing the phone as a “true” or “real” flagship, where customers would expect a top-flight Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. However, the POCO F7 just launched today, and it’s the first global phone powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. So, should you be worried about the Nothing Phone 3’s horse

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Nothing Phone 3 will get the company’s best software update promise to date

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-14 06:11:13

Max Jambor on X TL;DR Nothing has confirmed that the Phone 3 will get a 5+7 update policy, which most likely means five years of Android OS updates and seven years of security patches. This is the longest software support for any Nothing phone to date. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, which the company claims outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in several areas. In a big leap forward for longevity, Nothing’s Co-Founder and Head of Marketing, Akis Evangelidis, has confirm

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Nothing Phone 3 processor confirmed: How is it a ‘true flagship’?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-13 20:05:17

Supplied by Nothing TL;DR Nothing has confirmed that the Nothing Phone 3 will use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. This isn’t the best Snapdragon chipset, but it should still deliver great performance. This also comes as the company says the new phone is a ‘true flagship’ phone. Nothing has been making some lofty claims about the Nothing Phone 3, asserting that it’ll be the company’s first “true” flagship phone. Now, it has officially revealed the phone’s chipset. Nothing confirmed that t

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Nothing Phone 3 leak reveals it’s not a full-blown flagship after all (Update: Confirmed)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-15 22:07:14

TL;DR The Nothing Phone 3 will reportedly use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. This is a step down from the Snapdragon 8 Elite, featuring a slower CPU and GPU and a few other downgrades. This processor should still compare favorably to the likes of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 used in last year’s high-end phones. Update: June 17, 2025 (8:05 AM ET): Nothing has now confirmed that the Nothing Phone 3 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. You can read the full article for more details.

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Nothing Phone 3 leak reveals it’s not a full-blown flagship after all

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-16 13:07:14

TL;DR The Nothing Phone 3 will reportedly use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. This is a step down from the Snapdragon 8 Elite, featuring a slower CPU and GPU and a few other downgrades. This processor should still compare favorably to the likes of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 used in last year’s high-end phones. Nothing is gearing up to launch the Nothing Phone 3 on July 1, and we’ve already seen leaked renders and confirmed pricing for one market. Now, a leaker has apparently disclosed the phon

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First Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3 leak has bad news for 2027’s flagship phones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-23 04:26:07

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The first major Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3 leak suggests Qualcomm could offer two versions of the chip, akin to Apple. The leaker also asserts that 2027’s flagship phones could be more expensive due to the cost of the chipset. It also sounds like standard flagship phones could use a less capable flagship Snapdragon processor. The Snapdragon 8 Elite powers plenty of great Android phones today, but we’ve already seen some Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 leaks. N

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Latest Tech News

This Chip Will Power 2026's Best Android Phones. I Can't Wait to See What It Can Do

This Chip Will Power 2026's Best Android Phones. I Can't Wait to See What it Can Do

Android’s next flagship processor will be the ‘Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’

It’s official: The ‘Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’ will power the next wave of Android flagships

The AYN Odin 3 is officially the first Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming handheld

Qualcomm’s next Elite processor could have a ridiculously confusing name

Did AYANEO just announce the first Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming handheld?

Qualcomm could release not one, but two flagship Snapdragon chips this year

The AYN Odin 3 could be the big Android handheld upgrade that retro gamers have been waiting for

Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon chips offer slight power-up for budget smartphones

Qualcomm could shake things up with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and 8 Elite 2

Galaxy S26 Ultra’s chipset info spotted in One UI code, and it’s not surprising

Samsung could make its own Galaxy S26 chips, but they’re not Exynos

Dell's XPS 13 is one of the best laptops I've tested this year - here's why

Nothing CEO Carl Pei reacts to Phone 3 reviews, admits it’s not for everyone

Samsung drops Snapdragon for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 — here’s why it makes sense

Dell's XPS 13 still lives rent-free in my head for its sleek build (and it's $500 off)

Samsung may build Qualcomm’s most advanced chip ever for the Galaxy S26 series

This $400 budget gaming phone runs the same chip as the Nothing Phone 3

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 benchmarks show why Nothing Phone 3 might not be truly Elite

Nothing Phone 3 will get the company’s best software update promise to date

Nothing Phone 3 processor confirmed: How is it a ‘true flagship’?

Nothing Phone 3 leak reveals it’s not a full-blown flagship after all (Update: Confirmed)

Nothing Phone 3 leak reveals it’s not a full-blown flagship after all

First Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3 leak has bad news for 2027’s flagship phones

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