Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite as its latest flagship chip earlier this year. It’s the direct successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 but comes with a different name, whi

A new upper mid-range Snapdragon chip is on the way, and a leaker suggests this could be called the Snapdragon 8s Elite.

Qualcomm may soon unveil the “Snapdragon 8s Elite,” a chip rumored to bridge the power gap between its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Gen 3 processors. Leaks suggest the chip could launch in early 2025, potentially alongside a midrange Snapdragon 7 Plus SoC.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 4 timeline and design details surfaced recently, alongside fresh tips on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 production. Here’s the scoop:

A recent round of rumors claim Qualcomm's "Snapdragon 8s Elite" will feature a power that sits between two past-gen SoCs. The chip is rumored to see a power that's greater than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, but weaker than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Rumors claim the chip could see a Q1 2025 debut alongside another midrange-focused SoC.

Here's a list of all the Snapdragon 8 Elite powered smartphones that are currently available in the market like the Xiaomi 15 and OnePlus 13.