- The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor has a new, faster Hexagon NPU with more AI accelerators and an upgraded Sensing Hub for on-device AI learning features and agentic AI assistants.
- The phones confirmed to have the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 include OnePlus 15, Xiaomi 17 Pro, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, and the Honor Magic 8 Series, with other brands also planning to use it.
- The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 offers more power and battery savings, with 35% more power efficiency and 16% overall power saving compared to its predecessor.
- The processor is designed to offer better gaming performance and efficiency, with a 23% increase in overall performance and 20% reduction in power consumption.
- The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 also enhances video capabilities with features like Advanced Professional Video Codec and Snapdragon Audio Sense for professional-quality audio recording.
- The processor improves connectivity with AI-powered mobile connectivity, faster AI inferencing speeds, and lower gaming latency.