Qualcomm has unveiled its most powerful mobile processor yet, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, at the Snapdragon Summit. Designed for lightning-fast performance, it will power flagship phones like the OnePlus 13 and iQOO 13.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite is Qualcomm’s fastest processor to date. It acts as the brain of your phone, enabling smooth multitasking, gaming, video streaming, and AI-powered apps with improved speed and efficiency.
At the core of the Snapdragon 8 Elite is Qualcomm’s custom Oryon CPU, which handles your phone’s main operations. It offers a 45% boost in performance, making tasks like opening apps and browsing faster. Plus, it’s 44% more power-efficient, helping to preserve battery life during high-speed activities.
AI-Powered Features
The Snapdragon 8 Elite brings advanced AI features with its upgraded Hexagon NPU. It learns your habits and offers smart shortcuts to improve convenience, like suggesting app actions based on your usage. Importantly, this AI works offline, keeping your personal data private.
The chip’s AI Engine also boosts photo and video features. With Real-time AI Relighting, your selfies and videos can be automatically adjusted for better lighting, making you look more polished in video calls or social media posts. Additionally, the Video Object Eraser allows you to easily remove unwanted objects from your videos with just a tap.
Top-Tier Gaming Performance
If you enjoy mobile gaming, the Snapdragon 8 Elite will enhance your experience significantly. It features an upgraded Adreno GPU, delivering 40% better performance than previous models for sharper graphics, smoother gameplay, and improved battery efficiency.
The GPU also supports Ray Tracing, which enhances lighting and shadows for more realistic visuals. Additionally, Game Super Resolution 2.0 boosts game quality while reducing lag. Whether you’re playing fast-paced action games or exploring detailed worlds, the Snapdragon 8 Elite provides an immersive experience without quickly draining your battery.
Blazing-Fast Connectivity
The Snapdragon 8 Elite features Qualcomm’s X80 5G Modem, enabling internet speeds of up to 10 Gbps (Gigabits per second). This results in faster downloads, smoother streaming of high-quality videos, and seamless online gaming.
The chip also supports Wi-Fi 7, the latest and fastest version of Wi-Fi, providing faster and more reliable connections. This means your phone will maintain high speeds even in crowded places like airports or concerts.
Impressive Camera Capabilities
Qualcomm’s Spectra AI ISP (Image Signal Processor) enhances camera capabilities on Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered phones. It captures ultra-clear photos in low-light conditions, while the Truepic feature verifies that your photos are authentic and unaltered. Additionally, Ultra-Low Light Video Capture allows you to record videos with impressive detail, even in dim lighting.