List of 10 upcoming smartphones to get Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite chipset

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Qualcomm has unveiled its latest mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite, which it calls the fastest mobile chip in the world. The new chipset is designed to make smartphones faster, smarter, and more energy-efficient for gamers, creators, and everyday users alike. It brings major improvements in speed, AI capabilities, and graphics performance, and even supports Advanced Professional Video (APV) recording for high-quality content creation straight from a smartphone.

Several upcoming smartphones are already confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite. The first will be the realme GT 8 Pro, expected this November, followed by the iQOO 15, OnePlus 15, Samsung Galaxy S26 series, Xiaomi 17 series, Redmi K90 Pro / Poco F8 Ultra, Vivo X300 Ultra, Oppo Find X9 Ultra, Honor Magic 8 series, and the Nubia RedMagic 11 series. These devices are expected to deliver faster performance, better graphics, smarter AI features, and enhanced video capabilities.

Speed is a major highlight of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite. It allows smooth multitasking, making app switching near-instant and gaming sessions longer and smoother without quickly draining the battery.

AI capabilities have also been upgraded. The chip can run personalized AI assistants that learn from user habits, make suggestions, help with tasks across apps, and provide tips based on your surroundings—all while keeping your personal data private on the device.

For creators, the chipset is a big step forward. With APV recording support and AI-powered camera features, users can shoot and edit videos with near-professional quality, controlling visuals, music, and style directly from their phone.

Under the hood, the chipset uses Qualcomm’s 3rd Gen Oryon CPU (20% faster than the previous generation), an upgraded Adreno GPU (23% smoother graphics), and a Hexagon NPU (37% better AI performance). In short, apps open faster, games run smoother, and AI features respond more intelligently.

With the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite and these upcoming smartphones, users can expect a powerful combination of speed, graphics, AI smarts, and professional-level video creation.