Qualcomm has made a breakthrough in mobile technology by introducing the Snapdragon 8 Elite—the latest system-on-chip (SoC) that boldly claims to be the fastest mobile platform today. This chip not only boosts performance but also opens new horizons for smartphone capabilities, especially in AI and multimedia.
For the first time in a mobile chip, the Oryon architecture, previously used only in PC processors, has been implemented. Two ultra-high-performance cores operating at an impressive 4.32 GHz, combined with six high-efficiency cores, provide up to a 45% performance increase over its predecessor. At the same time, energy efficiency has also improved by 40%, thanks to the transition to TSMC’s 3nm N3E technology.
The Adreno GPU received a major overhaul. The new modular architecture boosts performance by 40% while reducing power consumption by the same amount. As a result, gaming sessions are longer, and graphics are more realistic than ever.
Snapdragon 8 Elite features the fastest Hexagon NPU, delivering impressive performance gains in AI tasks. The integrated multimodal generative AI assistant allows interaction with the device on a whole new level, understanding and responding to various input types.
The improved image signal processor (ISP) ensures the highest quality photos and videos. Deep integration with the NPU has significantly enhanced image processing, providing more realistic colors, precise autofocus, and advanced editing options.
The Snapdragon X80 5G modem enables incredibly high data transfer speeds, while the FastConnect 7900 system supports the latest wireless standards, including Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
What does this mean for users?
- Next-gen gaming: With support for Unreal Engine 5.3 and Nanite technology, mobile games will become even more realistic and detailed.
- High-quality photography and video: The enhanced camera enables professional-grade photos and videos directly from your smartphone.
- Performance without compromise: Snapdragon 8 Elite ensures smooth operation, even with the most demanding applications.
- Smart capabilities: The built-in AI assistant makes smartphone interaction more convenient and personalized.
Snapdragon 8 Elite is not just a new chip – it’s a new era of mobile technology. It sets new standards for performance, AI, and multimedia, unlocking endless possibilities for users.
| Snapdragon 8 Elite Specs | |
|---|---|
| Feature | Specification |
| AI Engine | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU, 45% improved performance, 45% better performance per watt |
| CPU | Qualcomm® Oryon™, 4.32 GHz, 64-bit architecture, 45% improved performance, 44% more power efficiency |
| GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™, 40% improved performance, APIs: OpenGL® ES 3.2, Vulkan® 1.3, OpenCL™ 3.0 FP |
| Modem | Snapdragon® X80 5G Modem-RF, Peak Download: 10 Gbps, Peak Upload: 3.5 Gbps, 5G NR, LTE, WCDMA, Global 5G Multi-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 7900, Wi-Fi 7, Peak Speed: 5.8 Gbps, Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® 6.0, Low Energy |
| UWB | IEEE 802.15.4z, Fine Ranging (FiRa) |
| Location | Qualcomm® Location Suite, GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo, Triple Frequency, Sidewalk-level accuracy |
| Camera ISP | Qualcomm® Spectra™ AI ISP, 18-bit Triple ISP, Triple Camera 48+48+48 MP, Single Camera 320 MP, 8K @ 60 fps, Real-time AI Relighting |
| Video Capture | 8K @ 60 fps, Slow Motion 1080p @ 480 fps, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision® |
| Display | On-Device: QHD+ @ 240 Hz, External: 8K @ 30 Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision®, Rec. 2020, 10-bit Color Depth |
| Storage | UFS 4.0 |
| Charging | Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 5 |
| Audio | Qualcomm Aqstic™ technology, aptX™ Adaptive, aptX™ Lossless, Snapdragon Sound™ technology |
| Security | Qualcomm® 3D Sonic Sensor Max, Biometric Authentication (Fingerprint, Face, Voice, Iris), Qualcomm® Type-1 Hypervisor, Trusted Execution Environment |
| Memory | LPDDR5x, Speed: 5.3 GHz |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 2 |
| Process Node | 3 nm |
| Part Number | SM8750-AB |
