Snapdragon 8 Elite: a new era of mobile power
With its debut expected next month, the Snapdragon 8 Elite will be Qualcomm’s first chipset built on the 3nm process from TSMC, showcasing the company’s custom Oryon architecture. This powerhouse of a SoC will feature two 4.0 GHz performance cores alongside six 2.8 GHz efficiency cores, promising to deliver unparalleled performance.
Benchmark-leading performance
Early benchmarks already position the Snapdragon 8 Elite as a game-changer, with a 35% boost in single-core performance and a 30% increase in multi-core performance compared to its predecessor. These numbers are expected to place the 8 Elite at the forefront of next-gen flagship smartphones, making it the go-to processor for power users, gamers, and tech enthusiasts.
The “Elite” label: a game-changer for flagship smartphones
Qualcomm’s decision to adopt the "Elite" name signals a shift in its branding for top-tier processors. Just as the Snapdragon X Elite dominates the laptop space, the Snapdragon 8 Elite is poised to set new standards in mobile technology. While there may be a slower, “Plus” version of this chipset down the road, the Snapdragon 8 Elite will be the flagship processor driving the most advanced smartphones of the coming year.
Expect Qualcomm to officially unveil the Snapdragon 8 Elite next month, with devices powered by this new SoC likely hitting the market soon after. Keep an eye out—this is the chipset that will define 2025's smartphone experience.
