Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Chipset overview

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is Qualcomm’s flagship 5G mobile platform for premium smartphones. Qualcomm publishes an eight-core third-generation Oryon CPU configuration with two Prime and six Performance cores, Adreno graphics, a 3nm process, X85 5G modem and FastConnect 7900 wireless system. The platform supports LPDDR5X memory, UFS 4.1 storage, high-resolution high-refresh displays, triple 20-bit camera ISPs and Snapdragon Elite Gaming. Qualcomm also offers a seven-core CPU variant and a 4.6GHz clock version; actual specifications and features can differ by phone. Phones shown below come from PhonicSpecs’ existing chipset relationships.

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Key specifications

Manufacturer
Qualcomm
Positioning
Flagship 5G mobile platform for premium smartphones
CPU configuration
64-bit 3rd-generation Qualcomm Oryon; published eight-core configuration has 2 Prime + 6 Performance cores. A seven-core variant also exists.
CPU clock speeds
Prime cores up to 4.74GHz, Performance cores up to 3.62GHz in Qualcomm's published eight-core specification; a 4.6GHz Prime-core version is also available. Device clocks vary.
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno GPU
Manufacturing process
3nm
Modem / connectivity
Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF; 5G Advanced, mmWave and sub-6GHz, standalone and non-standalone modes; up to 12.5Gbps downlink and 3.7Gbps uplink under supported conditions
Cellular support
5G NR and 4G LTE; 5G mmWave and sub-6GHz supported by the platform. Device and market band support vary.
RAM support
LPDDR5X up to 5300MHz; platform support up to 24GB
Storage support
UFS 4.1
Maximum display support
On-device: up to 4K+ at 120Hz or QHD+ at 240Hz; external: up to 4K at 120Hz or 8K at 30Hz
Camera / ISP
Qualcomm Spectra triple 20-bit AI ISPs; up to 320MP photo capture, 108MP single or 48MP triple camera at 30fps with zero shutter lag
Video support
Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec; up to 4K video capture at 120fps and 8K HDR video playback at 60fps; H.265, VP9 and AV1 hardware decoding
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Qualcomm FastConnect 7900; Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 with LE Audio and Bluetooth Channel Sounding
Other capabilities
Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Snapdragon Elite Gaming, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, integrated UWB support and Snapdragon Sound

Performance and everyday use

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is Qualcomm's flagship mobile platform, pairing third-generation Oryon CPU cores with Adreno graphics, LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.1 storage support. Its hardware is aimed at demanding multitasking, media creation and high-end games. Qualcomm publishes more than one CPU clock and core variant, so device specifications should be checked for exact speeds. Sustained performance depends on the phone's cooling, software and workload.

Is Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 good for gaming?

It is designed for demanding mobile gaming, with Adreno graphics, hardware-accelerated ray tracing and Snapdragon Elite Gaming features such as frame motion, game super resolution and adaptive configuration. Which effects and frame rates are available depends on the game and phone. Cooling, display settings and software influence sustained play, so a platform feature is not a guarantee of a particular device result.

Phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

4 results

Xiaomi 17

Rs. 329,999
RAM
12GB | 16GB
Storage
256GB | 512GB | 1TB
Battery
6,330 mAh

OnePlus 15

Rs. 224,000
RAM
12GB | 16GB
Storage
256GB | 512GB
Battery
7,300 mAh

Phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in Pakistan

Only phones with a dated, verified Pakistan price record are shown here.

Frequently asked questions

Is Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 a 5G chipset?

Yes. Qualcomm specifies its X85 5G modem with sub-6GHz and mmWave support, alongside 4G LTE. Available bands and network features depend on the phone and market.

What CPU and GPU does Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 use?

Qualcomm lists third-generation Oryon CPU cores and an Adreno GPU. Its published eight-core configuration has two Prime and six Performance cores, while a seven-core variant is also available. Check the phone maker for device-specific clocks.

Is Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 good for gaming?

Its Adreno GPU and Snapdragon Elite Gaming features target demanding games, including support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing. Actual settings and sustained frame rates vary by phone, game and cooling.

Which phones use Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5?

Official manufacturers identify models including the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra and OnePlus 15. The phone cards here are generated from the current PhonicSpecs database.

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