Qualcomm has officially unveiled its flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, boasting a 45% improvement in CPU performance, a 40% boost in GPU performance, a 44% increase in overall power efficiency, and a 45% faster NPU.
Several leading OEMs, including ASUS, HONOR, iQOO, OnePlus, OPPO, realme, Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi, and more, are set to integrate the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip into their devices.
Xiaomi 15 Series -
Xiaomi's upcoming flagship, the Xiaomi 15 series, will be the first to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite, as confirmed by Xiaomi's SVP and President, Adam Zeng. He also mentioned special optimizations made for the Surge system HyperCore, which will reduce power consumption by 29.7% and lower peak temperatures by 3°C during intense gaming sessions. The phones are set to launch at an event in China this month.
OnePlus 13 -
The OnePlus 13, launching on October 31st in China, will also adopt the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform. OnePlus will host an event on October 23rd to provide more information. Henry Duan, Senior Vice President of OPPO, highlighted the company's close collaboration with Qualcomm over the years, particularly in delivering innovative on-device generative AI experiences. He expressed excitement for the launch of the OnePlus 13, calling it a flagship masterpiece as the company enters a new decade.
HONOR Magic7 Series -
HONOR's Magic7 series, which is scheduled to debut on October 30th, will also be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, according to George Zhao, CEO of HONOR. The company has also introduced the industry's first AI Agent for an open ecosystem. This will bring on-device generative AI for portrait photography and gaming, powered by NPU computing, for the first time.
realme GT 7 Pro -
The realme GT 7 Pro, which will launch in November, will be the first smartphone in India to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It will be available on Amazon India and in offline stores, ensuring wide accessibility for customers, according to the company.
A realme spokesperson stated:
“At realme, we’re dedicated to pushing technological boundaries and offering cutting-edge innovations to our customers. We're thrilled to be the first brand in India to launch a phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The realme GT 7 Pro is more than just a smartphone—it represents our commitment to delivering innovation and best-in-class experiences."
iQOO 13 and vivo -
iQOO has confirmed that the iQOO 13 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform. Similarly, vivo has announced that its upcoming flagship, likely the X200 Ultra, will also use this chip and is expected to launch later this year.
Yujian Shi, Senior Vice President & CTO at vivo, commented -
"The iQOO 13 will offer an outstanding new gaming experience with breathtaking visuals, thanks to the Qualcomm Adreno GPU's new sliced architecture and other enhancements. We're proud to be part of a new era in e-sports gaming."
ROG Phone 9 -
ASUS has confirmed that the ROG Phone 9, set to debut on November 19th, will also use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. The device promises advanced cooling systems and enhanced AI performance for gaming, leveraging the powerful NPU integrated into the chip.
Nubia and RedMagic -
The upcoming Nubia Z70 Ultra and RedMagic 10 Pro will both be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, with releases expected in November.
Wei Luo, Vice President of ZTE Corporation and General Manager of Terminal Products, said:
"We're excited to announce that our flagship Nubia Z Series, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, will soon hit the market. The new device will not only retain our signature professional camera features but will also bring upgrades in performance, design, and user experience. The powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite's on-device AI will deliver even more remarkable experiences to our users."
