The Snapdragon 8 mobile platform just made a quantum leap forward.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Platform, announced today at Snapdragon Summit, isn’t just any upgrade; thanks to the incorporation of Qualcomm Technologies’ first-of-its-kind custom-built Qualcomm Oryon CPU, it boasts unprecedented power and performance.

As its Elite name signifies, this is the cream of the crop from Qualcomm Technologies and a glimpse into what your next premium smartphone will be able to do. You're stepping into a realm of unparalleled performance, stunning visuals and cutting-edge AI capabilities that will redefine your mobile journey.

Snapdragon 8 Elite unlocks a wealth of extraordinary experiences, but here are 10 of the most impactful you’ll want to learn more about: 

1. Multimodal expert in your pocket 

Snapdragon 8 Elite packs extraordinary AI capabilities to make your smartphone sense the world with more intelligence than ever. The Qualcomm AI Engine supports a personalized multimodal generative AI assistant to see what you see and interact with objects on the camera or through the microphone, processing and summarizing complex information at blazing fast speeds. Whether you need a quick summary of a lengthy document or help calculate tips on a receipt, your assistant provides clear and accurate information and unique suggestions — in a blink of an eye.

2. Conquering the new world of gaming

Get ready, gamers: Snapdragon 8 Elite revolutionizes the mobile gaming realm. As the first mobile platform to support Unreal Engine 5.3 with full Nanite support, it allows developers to create games with film-quality 3D environments. Imagine playing games with jaw-dropping, three dimensional scenes — the kind of visuals you'd expect from AAA titles on high-end gaming consoles — right on your smartphone. The Snapdragon 8 Elite makes this dream a reality. It's not just about stunning graphics; it's about an incredibly immersive and engaging gaming experience that you can take you anywhere.

3. Picture perfect, every time

Our newest flagship chipset takes photography to a whole new level. We are now integrating advanced AI algorithms directly into the image and video processing pipeline. These algorithms work together to analyze and enhance every aspect of your photos, enabling stunning results with minimal effort.

One of the most impressive features is its limitless segmentation technology. This groundbreaking capability can identify and optimize over 250 layers within an image, providing an unprecedented level of control and refinement. Whether you’re capturing a busy city scene or a sprawling landscape, limitless segmentation allows every part of the scene to be perfectly balanced and beautifully detailed.

By using the NPU to identify a layer with segmentation, the AI algorithms can predict what skin and sky tones are supposed to look like, even in challenging lighting conditions.

4. Measuring real life use cases 

While benchmarks and synthetic tests can help illustrate a chipset’s potential, the true measure of performance is how your device performs in the real world — how it handles real applications and games. 

Speedometer is a popular web benchmark designed to measure web app responsiveness. With the introduction of Qualcomm Oryon CPU, Snapdragon 8 Elite achieves 62% better responsiveness when browsing the web with Chrome, compared to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. It's not just faster — it's a whole new level of smooth and responsiveness.

5. Never miss your mark

Whether you're joining an important video call or having a virtual catch-up with friends, the Snapdragon 8 Elite's real-time AI Relighting feature ensures that you present yourself in the best possible light, both literally and figuratively.

This innovative feature employs a virtual, movable light source that intelligently maps to the user's face, guaranteeing you always look your best, regardless of the lighting conditions.

6. Smooth gaming and processing power 

Our brand-new, custom-built Qualcomm Oryon CPU is designed to handle the complex processing requirements of multiplayer games, providing an experience that is smooth and responsive — even in the most demanding situations. When you pair this processing power with the advanced graphics capabilities of the new Qualcomm Adreno sliced architecture GPU, you get breathtaking visuals at high frame rates and settings, turning your gaming experience into a visual masterpiece. Whether you’re exploring detailed worlds, engaging with AI-powered teammates or in the throes of fast-paced combat, the Snapdragon 8 Elite enables every detail to be rendered with crystal clarity and smooth motion.

7. New and improved image generation 

Fast  XL elevates image generation to new heights. By downloading this powerhouse from the Qualcomm AI Hub, you can produce stunning, highly detailed and incredibly realistic images with remarkable speed and efficiency. You can now create images that are not only beautiful but also packed with intricate details in higher resolution — all at lightning speed. The enhanced AI algorithms provide greater accuracy and precision, allowing you to include elements like legible text within your images effortlessly.

8. Video editing magic unleashed

Whether removing unnecessary objects — or choosing which to keep — the power is now entirely in your hands. Video Object Eraser is an intuitive tool that lets you remove unwanted elements from your videos right on your device. With a few taps, you can erase that photobomber or the clutter in the background, so your videos are clean and focused.

AI Keeper tool takes the pain out of editing photos. Simply select the important subjects in your images and watch as it intelligently removes background distractions like crowds or clutter. It's like having a professional photo editor in your pocket.

Whether you’re capturing a special moment at a crowded event or a beautiful landscape with unwanted distractions, these tools ensure your photos and videos are always stunning.

9. Capturing your furry friend’s best moments 

When it comes to documenting our lives, getting the perfect picture of your pet can be a challenge. Whether your dog is dashing through the park or your cat is scaling new heights, this game-changing feature is designed to keep up with your furry friend's unpredictable antics. The Snapdragon 8 Elite’s AI Pet Capture Suite is designed to make it easier to take photos of pets in motion, so you can capture clear images of your pets, even when they’re on the move.

10. Untethered audio

We’ve all experienced dropped tunes and choppy calls if you move around too much. Qualcomm Expanded Personal Area Network (XPAN) technology is designed to solve this problem. Qualcomm XPAN technology lets you maintain high-quality audio as you move around, even in large spaces, by dynamically adapting to your environment, so that your audio experience isn’t compromised.

Step out of Bluetooth range? No problem. Your earbuds or headphones will automatically switch to a Wi-Fi connection, keeping you connected as you roam from room to room or even floor to floor. 

All of these experiences and more are yours to explore with Snapdragon 8 Elite: