Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has unveiled the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, the world’s fastest mobile system-on-a-chip, at the Snapdragon Summit Global Highlights Meet. Alongside it, the company introduced the Snapdragon® X2 Elite Extreme and Snapdragon® X2 Elite, the next-generation premium-tier platforms for Windows PCs.
The summit brought together India’s leading technology innovators, OEM partners, and industry leaders, emphasizing Qualcomm’s role in advancing AI, connectivity, and immersive mobile and PC experiences. These new platforms promise groundbreaking performance, efficiency, and AI capabilities, enabling highly personalized AI experiences on mobile and Windows devices.
“With the launch of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Snapdragon X2 Elite platforms, we are redefining what’s possible across mobile and PC experiences. These innovations mark a pivotal moment for India’s digital transformation bringing personalized AI, unmatched performance, and power efficiency to the forefront. As India accelerates toward an intelligent connected future, Snapdragon is proud to lead the way in enabling smarter devices and empowering consumers and businesses alike”, said Savi Soin, Sr. Vice President & President, Qualcomm India
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: The Fastest Mobile Platform Ever
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 sets new benchmarks in mobile performance:
Lightning-Fast Performance and Efficiency
- 3rd Gen Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU delivers the fastest mobile performance ever.
- Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU architecture enhances graphics-rich gaming by 23%.
- Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU provides 37% faster AI processing.
- Seamless multitasking, smooth app switching, and long gaming sessions with unmatched power efficiency.
Personalized Agentic AI
- Supports on-device AI assistants for proactive recommendations and tailored app interactions.
- Multimodal AI models understand user behavior, keeping data private on the device.
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Professional-Grade Video and Imaging
- The world’s first mobile platform to support Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec.
- AI-powered camera technology enables studio-quality video recording and detailed post-production control.
Global Device Partnerships
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will power upcoming flagship smartphones from brands including Honor, iQOO, Nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, POCO, realme, REDMI, RedMagic, ROG, Samsung, Sony, vivo, Xiaomi, and ZTE, with new devices launching soon.
Snapdragon X2 Elite Series: Ultra-Premium Performance for Windows PCs
The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and Snapdragon X2 Elite platforms bring next-level computing for Windows 11 PCs:
Extreme Performance for Power Users
- 3rd Gen Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU delivers up to 75% faster CPU performance than competitors at ISO power.
- Adreno™ GPU offers 2.3x better performance per watt versus the previous generation.
- Hexagon™ NPU delivers 80 TOPS AI processing, the world’s fastest for laptops.
Efficient Multitasking and Productivity
- Snapdragon X2 Elite provides up to 31% faster performance at ISO power while consuming 43% less energy.
- Supports AI-driven Copilot+ features, enabling multitasking and complex workloads on thin-and-light laptops, even unplugged.
Availability
- Snapdragon X2 Elite-powered devices are expected to launch in first half of 2026.
Partner Quotes
- Nipun Marya, CEO, iQOO, said, “For iQOO, performance isn’t just a feature, it’s who we are. With Qualcomm, we have found the perfect partner to power that belief. Our long-standing partnership has only strengthened our commitment to offer the very best products to our consumers. We are excited that the iQOO 15 will be among the first premium flagships in India to feature the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5, raising the bar for performance in the smartphone industry”.
- Robin Liu, CEO, OnePlus India, said, “OnePlus and Qualcomm have worked in lock-step for more than ten years to deliver the best mobile experience to our users. We are excited that OnePlus 15, our forthcoming ultimate performance flagship device, is powered by Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform and we can’t wait for our OnePlus India community to once again lead the way with our next high-performance device.”
- Francis Wong, CMO, realme India, said “realme and Qualcomm have shared a strong partnership, built on a shared vision to make flagship technology more powerful and accessible. Each generation of Snapdragon has powered us to deliver breakthroughs in performance, imaging and user experience. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will set a new standard for mobile technology, and we are proud to announce that our upcoming flagship realme GT 8 Pro will feature this chipset. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of what a smartphone can achieve.”
- Anuj Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Xiaomi India said, “At Xiaomi, our mission has always been to deliver flagship experiences that truly enhance the lives of our users in India. Over the years, our partnership with Qualcomm has been an important part of this journey, enabling us to harness the power of Snapdragon platforms to deliver exceptional performance, next-generation imaging, and AI-driven experiences. With the upcoming Xiaomi 17 Series powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, we are excited to take this collaboration further, pushing the boundaries of what a flagship smartphone can achieve and bringing users a new level of innovation and seamless experience.”
Key Takeaways
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: World’s fastest mobile SoC, enhanced gaming, AI, and professional video capabilities.
- Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme & X2 Elite: Ultra-premium performance for Windows PCs, powerful multitasking, and AI processing.
- Global OEM partnerships ensure these innovations reach flagship devices worldwide.
For more details, visit the Snapdragon 8 Elite webpage and Snapdragon Summit Event Hub.