Qualcomm is set to unveil its next flagship Snapdragon Elite Chip in late September, though the naming may cause some confusion. Informally referred to as the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, however, a recent report out of China indicates that the new device might drop officially as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The Gen 5 label might appear to omit a generation, as the label is based on the lineage of the Snapdragon, but the first 8 Elite was an 8 Gen 3, so, in effect, the model is the 5th generation.
Multiple Premium Variants
Another high-end chipset that is reported to be prepared by the company is known as Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Placed in the bottom of the Elite Gen 5, it will have good performance but a bit cheaper than the top of the line device, providing additional flexibility to device makers with flagship smartphones.
Early Performance Insights
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 benchmarks already appear on the next generation OnePlus 15, and this means that devices are already preparing to incorporate such Snapdragon Elite Chip into the next-generation premium offerings. The ability to improve the performance, increase the capabilities of AI and effective power management will make it a commercial favorite.
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Although Qualcomm has not yet verified the official name or launch date, September launch will help in providing clarity of the Snapdragon Elite Chip and its entire line up providing consumers and manufacturers with a clear picture of what high-end mobile performance will look like in the year 2025.
